Blues Matters! Magazine

01 October, 2025

The October issue of Blues Matters is here, and we’re proud to feature Kirk Fletcher on the cover with the powerful words, “The blues is why I do all of this.” Inside, you’ll find our in-depth interview with Kirk as he talks about his journey, his music, and his drive to keep pushing the blues forward. This issue is packed with features and interviews, including Roomful of Blues, Mud Morganfield, Jared James Nichols, The Commoners, Laura Cox, and many more. Alongside these stories, we bring you reviews, news, and all the latest from across the blues world. Blues Matters continues to showcase the artists, legends, and rising voices that make this music so vital. Issue #154 is available now.