SINGLE REVIEW: Terry Blade - Tell 'Em
Terry Blade’s latest single, ‘Tell ’Em,’ is a stunning return from an artist who continues to push the boundaries of modern blues. Stripping his sound back to the essentials—a lone voice and a single guitar—Blade crafts a spellbinding piece that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
With its raw, unfiltered approach, ‘Tell ’Em’ places Blade’s extraordinary vocal delivery front and centre. His voice carries a rich, emotional resonance, effortlessly blending tenderness with defiance. The minimal instrumentation amplifies the power of his performance, turning each lyric into a poignant declaration and every note into a statement of intent.
The song’s lyrics are potent, giving voice to those often unheard. Blade’s ability to channel his lived experiences as a black queer artist into his music adds a layer of authenticity and urgency that sets him apart. He doesn’t just sing the blues—he reinvents them, infusing the genre with a contemporary perspective that feels both reverent and revolutionary.
‘Tell ’Em’ is more than a song; it’s a masterclass in storytelling through sound. Blade’s ability to merge the simplicity of traditional blues with the emotional complexity of modern life makes this track a standout. Whether you’re a blues purist or simply a lover of evocative, soul-stirring music, ‘Tell ’Em’ is a track you won’t want to miss.
This is Terry Blade at his most raw and authentic—proof that sometimes, less is infinitely more.
