Joanne Shaw Taylor reveals “Hell Or High Water”
British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor has released a new single, “Hell Or High Water,” via Journeyman Records. The track showcases a deeply personal and emotionally charged side of Taylor.
“Hell Or High Water is a defiant, soul-bearing Blues/Gospel anthem about surviving the war inside your own head and refusing to give in,” Taylor says. “It’s about resilience and self-belief even in the hardest of times.”
Built around a stark introduction and a hypnotic rhythmic pulse, the song gradually unfolds with mounting tension and release. Taylor’s raw vocal delivery anchors lyrics that confront doubt, temptation, and perseverance head-on, framing the song as an honest personal reckoning rather than a polished statement.
The single offers an early look at a new wave of material Taylor plans to release over the coming year. While firmly rooted in the blues traditions that have shaped her career, the song reflects continued artistic growth, embracing vulnerability while maintaining a sense of strength and conviction.
The release arrives as Taylor prepares for a busy touring schedule in 2026. She will launch the year with a major UK and European headline run before returning to the United States for a spring tour that includes dates across the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Florida. Known for her commanding stage presence and emotionally immersive performances, Taylor continues to connect strongly with audiences around the world.
2026 UK/Europe Tour
January 25 – Edinburgh, UK – The Queen’s Hall
January 26 – Buxton, UK – Opera House
January 28 – Blackpool, UK – Opera House
January 29 – Sunderland, UK – The Fire Station
January 30 – Southend-On-Sea, UK – Palace Theatre
February 1 – Antwerp, BE – De Roma
February 3 – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk
February 5 – Hamburg, DE – Fabrik
February 6 – Cologne, DE – Die Kantine
February 8 – Stuttgart, DE – Im Wizemann
February 9 – Zurich, CH – Kaufleuten Festsaal
February 10 – Milan, IT – Legend Club Milano
February 12 – Paris, FR – Alhambra
2026 Spring U.S. Tour
March 18 – Skokie, IL – North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
March 20 – Kent, OH – The Kent Stage
March 21 – Pittsford, NY – Beston Hall
March 22 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts of Homer
March 24 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel
March 25 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
March 27 – State College, PA – The State Theatre
March 28 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage
March 29 – Oakmont, PA – The Oaks Theater
March 31 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater
April 2 – Franklin, TN – The Franklin Theatre
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+ (Sold Out)
