Blues Matters
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Well for one thing it is the biggest printed source of Blues reviews, interviews etc around at 160 pages per issue now.…..read on……
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[edit] Blues Matters!' Intention
Blues Matters! aims to promote and support the blues in all forms, and provide a service to music fans everywhere, of 'Blues without the Blinkers'. We try to represent every aspect of the blues, will all the seriousness, humour, depth, belief and enthusiasm it deserves, to bring together the music, artists, publications, labels, industry, and fans, to enjoy and sustain the Blues for further generations.
[edit] Blues Matters!' Story So Far
Blues Matters! was created out of frustration that British Blues did not get the credit it deserved since the 60’s or now. In the late 1990's, Blues Matters! started as a fanzine for a British blues band and by 2001 had grown to include exposure for other bands. Demand for Blues Matters! meant that by 2002, the 'fanzine' had grown to an impressive 120 page 'magazine' to give more bands and enthusiasts a voice, packed full of interviews, reviews and previews of artists, CD's, DVD's, gigs, festivals, music products, post artists' gigs, and exchange information on blues and music. In 2002, Blues Matters! launched as a limited company that reflected the magazines growth and new opportunities arising … Blues Matters! reputation for representing British Blues was soon recognized in the industry, and by 2004 boasted 3 Record Labels with 25 recording artists and releases, a music publishing company, a National Blues Gig Guide, merchandise, Blues Music Store, and loads more. So much can and needs to be done for the Blues but it's pretty fragmented. Blues Matters! umbrella was needed to help 'champion the blues', spread the word, and promote the wealth of talented artists and music. Blues Matters! success comes from trying hard to give the artists and industry the recognition and promotion they ought to have ... the title says it all really! ...
[edit] Issue 32 Blues Matters! Magazine
From an 80 page A5 (printed in blue) to what is now a whopping 160 page A5 professional magazine it has passed it’s 30th issue and still growing ... with a perfect bound spine, more colour, and more content flexibility. The future will include published in other languages! The A5 size is very convenient, compact, portable, and an ideal bookshelf item that readers collect and use for reference. Packed full of blues, Blues Matters! magazine is the ideal hit for all your musical needs!
[edit] Blues Matters! Records
Springing from the success of the magazine came Blues Matters! Record Label, to actively get great acts to people’s attention. The label has released over 30 new albums in less than four years, and is being hailed as the UK’s biggest ever independent Blues Record Label. You can read about BM artists and listen to their music here!. The future will see some USA and European acts joining the ‘BM International’ label, to add to the impressive list of very talented British performers. BM artist talent is illustrated by regular gigs and appearances on shows like Paul Jones’ Blues Show on BBC Radio 2 and various local and international radio, feeding a very thirsty blues public!. You can listen to some tremendous acts on our Radio Shows, sample tracks, and mail order.
[edit] The Future
Blues Matters! now has long-awaited recognition; receiving a Welsh Assembly Government Grant in 2004 which enabled new premises and more staff. The patience, hard work, and enthusiasm of the team at HQ, and with a dedicated team of writers and contributors across the UK and beyond makes it easier to bring you the very latest on the great artists that are out there. The loyal support of our readers and customers is as always, immeasurable, and allows Blues Matters! to re-invest in the Blues and help move forward
