Wild Hearts is released on Friday 28th May 2021. Distribution through Proper Music - Catalogue number RKUK001
… And now for something completely different …
While I-IV-V plankspankers and blues rock shredders are ten-a-penny these days, Rob Koral’s inventive, cliché-averse guitar work with Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion has always been beyond pentatonic pigeonholing. Making the best of...
Read more of Rob Koral 'Wild Hearts' (instrumental trio with Pete Whittaker & Jeremy Stacey) Album Review from Plunger
“ ... another excellent album, especially for a broad blues-loving audience. Those who love a bit more vocal input, will be spoiled extra here…"
Google Translation - Dutch review below.
Zoë Schwarz is a British singer-songwriter who has worked as a Blue Commotion with guitarist / songwriter Rob Koral since 2012. Both had worked together for some time but this project was born out of their common interests, in which...
Read more of Album Review, Rootstime Magazine, Belgium
… And this album, Zoe and the band’s sixth studio set, is indeed aptly-named as UK singer Zoe Schwarz tackles a wide variety of styles and adapts perfectly to them all. With guitarist Rob Koral and keyboards player Pete Whittaker the main instrumental voices here, plus Paul Robinson on...
Read more of Album Review, R&R magazine, July/August Issue 81, 4/5*s
One of the best things I’ve heard this year (and there have been some crackers).
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Zoe Schwarz has a very unique voice, faintly reminiscent of Eartha Kitt and Nina Simone but with a strong Blues base to her sound. In company with husband Rob Koral she is the heart of Blue Commotion and this is the latest of a long back catalogue. It may just be the best and most complete...
Read more of Album Review, MUSIC-NEWS.COM Apr 2020 4/5*
From across the pond comes our Surprise CD of the month, Chameleon, by Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion.
This sixth studio album, Chameleon (33 Records), from UK’s Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion comprises 12 original and diverse tracks and continues the band’s inexorable trajectory to the top. It comes after nearly a decade of building a loyal fan...
Read more of Album Review, Blues Bytes, USA & 'Album Of The Month'
Blues Of All Colours
THE REVIEW: This is ZSBC’s most accomplished and eclectic collection yet: from horn-rich Rude Boy soul to latinate tango, from swinging 50s shuffle to smoky late night jazz. The band have ample chance to display the sophistication Rob mentions...
Read more of Album Review, Interview, Blues In Britain, Issue 220 April 2020
A Golden Duo
N.B.Google translation, original review below.
Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral welcome us from their conservatory under a radiant sun, where it looks good to stay. Unfortunately, the image quality is on the bad side, but fortunately the sound is not. That is of course not fun and...
Read more of Livestream review Lockdown Music Festival Episode 3, Gezien-gehoord – Seen-heard 6/4/20
Just like its predecessor 'The Blues And I Should Have A Party', this 'Chameleon' is a great record and highly recommended for every music lover. 8/10
N.B.This is a Google translation, original dutch review below.
The first Blue Commotion performance in February 2012 was the culmination of a ten-year musical partnership between Zoë Schwarz and guitarist Rob Koral. Through their intense musical journey and compatible desire,...
Read more of Album Review, Concert Monkey, Belgium Music Magazine, 3/4/20
"...what is particularly significant is the original, extremely personal and evident stylistic treatment."
N.B.Google translation, actual review below!
Just a day after the official release of Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion's new, sixth studio album, "Chameleon", this review is before you. In fact, I've been listening to this album for a long time and wondering where it all...
Read more of Sound Guardian, Croatia 'Blues Corner Column'
An excellent record.
Google translation, actual review is below!
Blue Commotion, the band around singer Zoë Schwarz exists since 2012 and in their eighth year they recently released their sixth CD entitled “Chameleon”. The foursome come from the beautiful county of Dorset in South West...
Read more of Album Review, Barn Owl Blues, Netherlands (8.5/10)
This is another classy album from the Queen of the Southern Blues, (southern England, that is).
This is another classy album from the Queen of the Southern Blues, (southern England, that is). Now into their 6th studio album in eight years, the band have really settled into a groove: solid rhythm, tight playing and measured solos. This can be put down to maintaining a consistent line-up...
Read more of Album Review, Fatea Magazine UK,
Cold and foggy the weather might have been, but an appreciative audience’s cockles were truly warmed by a cracking performance from Zoe and her Commotion, one that set its tone with the opening brace of ‘Broken Heart...