Terry Blade is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter who’s become a celebrated voice in modern music, blending emotional writing with a unique exploration of identity. As a black queer artist, he channels his lived experiences into a sonic experience that’s at once unique and compelling.
His career has been marked by an impressive list of accolades, including over forty prestigious awards since 2020. Among these are Clouzine Magazine’s Best Folk Song award for “Mister Robertson (Original Acoustic Version)” and the Best Spoken Word Album for American Descendant of Slavery, The Album, as well as two Gold Medal Awards of Excellence from the Global Music Awards.
Since the release of his debut album Misery in 2020, Terry Blade has consistently demonstrated his ability to touch hearts and challenge minds through his music. His album, Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper, offered an intimate exploration of his personal and cultural history, with the term “ethos” in the album’s title reflecting the values, morals and beliefs that define both individuals and broader communities.
Now, following a brief pause in his musical output, Terry Blade returns with a powerful new single, “Tell ’Em.” Drawing from the rich legacies of artists like BB King, Muddy Waters, Odetta and Nina Simone, the track channels the essence of blues and soul into a modern anthem of strength and hope. Terry’s ability to blend the haunting sadness of Nina Simone, the unvarnished grit of Muddy Waters and the minimalist impact of BB King results in a stunning bluesy jam that’s equally timeless and soulful.
Served up in a slick two and a half minute dose of laid back rootsy blues rock, the intricate flutter of clean guitar backs Terry’s stunning vocal performance as he spins impassioned melodic leads above. Framed in the stripped back setting, his songwriting and vocal flair shines, with his soulful voice engaged in a mesmeric dance with the flickering guitar licks on this enduring blues rock outing.
Once again putting his superb writing talent and performance panache on full display, “Tell ‘Em” sees Terry Blade kick off 2025 with an epic new single. Making a stellar return to sharing his unique sound with the world, we can’t wait to see what else he’s got in store for the rest of the year and beyod.
Listen to Tell ‘Em below
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