Article Contributed by jbleicher.com
Published on 2026-04-03
British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns today with her latest single, “The Trouble With Love,” out now via Journeyman Records, alongside an accompanying official music video. The track stands as one of Joanne’s most emotionally resonant releases to date, capturing the intensity, contradiction, and addictive nature of love in all its forms.
Built around a driving groove and lifted by Joanne’s signature guitar tone, “The Trouble With Love” moves between tension and release, mirroring the emotional push and pull at the heart of the song. Her soulful vocal performance carries the weight of that experience, while the arrangement builds into soaring moments that underline both the beauty and chaos that love can bring.
“I always had this song as the heart of the album,” Joanne shares. “Love is such a powerful emotion that we’ve been writing songs about it for hundreds of years. For this song I wanted to try and document the push and pull of it, the highs and the lows. And yes, the trouble it can cause.”
Anchored by a memorable hook and elevated by Joanne’s searing guitar work, the track balances introspection with energy, turning a deeply personal theme into something universally relatable. The accompanying video further brings that tension to life, visually capturing the emotional cycle that defines the song.
“The Trouble With Love” arrives as the latest preview of Joanne’s forthcoming studio album, due out later this year. It follows recent singles including the defiant blues-gospel anthem “Hell Or High Water” and the collaborative standout “What Good Is My Love?” featuring Orianthi. Together, these releases point toward a body of work that continues to expand Joanne’s sound while staying rooted in the emotional honesty that defines her songwriting.
The upcoming album builds on the momentum of Joanne’s critically acclaimed Black & Gold, which drew widespread praise upon its release. Classic Rock awarded the album a 9/10 rating, while Powerplay Magazine highlighted its “pop appeal and smoothness.” Guitarist Magazine noted that it “reinforces Joanne’s place in the firmament of today’s brightest stars,” and American Blues Scene called it “a deeply personal experience, showcasing the depth of Joanne’s artistry.” Together with the Black & Gold (Deluxe Edition) and a run of acoustic reinterpretations, the album marked a defining chapter in Joanne’s career.
The new single arrives as Joanne continues her Spring 2026 U.S. headline tour, now in its final stretch. The remaining dates will bring her electrifying live show through the Southeast, with upcoming stops in Greenville, SC, Cornelius, NC, Orlando, FL, West Palm Beach, and Ponte Vedra, before wrapping with a sold-out appearance at Sound Wave Beach Weekend in Miramar Beach. Known for her commanding stage presence, fiery guitar work, and emotionally immersive performances, Joanne continues to captivate audiences with a set that blends new material with fan favorites from across her catalog.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit
https://www.joanneshawtaylor.
2026 Spring U.S. Tour
April 3 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center
April 4 – Cornelius, NC – Cain Center for the Arts
April 7 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
April 9 – West Palm Beach, FL – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
April 10 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
April 10–12 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sound Wave Beach Weekend +
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Spring Europe Tour Dates
May 23 - Peer, BE - Blues Peer Festival
May 24 - Schöppingen, DE - International Blues Festival Schöppingen
May 25 - Raalte, NL - Ribs & Blues Festival
May 27 - Hannover, DE - Pavillon Hannover
May 28 - Nuremberg, DE - Lowensaal
May 29 - Eindhoven, NL - BRIDGE Guitar Festival Eindhoven
Summer U.S. Festival Dates
June 27 - San Jose, CA - San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival
July 11 - Honesdale, PA - Dorflinger-Suydam Wildflower Concert Series
July 25 - Fargo, ND - Fargo Blues Festival
