Jovin Webb pours on the blues from the Bottom Of A Bottle on his intoxicating and potent new single and video — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The first single from the singer-songwriter and American Idol alum’s upcoming album Drifter, Bottom Of A Bottle delivers a straight, stiff shot of classic 12-bar blues — a classic cocktail concocted from a slow-burning shuffle groove, chugging guitar chords, searing slide licks, a howling harmonica and, most important, gruff muscular vocals belting out lyrics about drinking to drown your sorrows:
“Don’t know where I’m goin’
Don’t know where I’ve been
But the bartender knows me
As soon as I walk in
Take a shot for trouble
Take a shot for pain
When the sun goes down
The spirits are callin’ my name
I’ll go way down
At the bottom of a bottle
That’s where I’ll be hangin’ ‘round.”
Webb knows from trouble. Five years ago, he stood at a crossroads. Despite being a lifelong musician with deep Louisiana roots, his dream of a music career felt more elusive than ever. But that changed when Webb’s raw talent and unmistakable gravelly voice earned him a spot in the top 10 of American Idol’s 18th season, captivating millions with his bayou mystique and soulful sound. Now, with his long-awaited debut album Drifter set for release Oct. 18th via Blind Pig Records, Webb is taking center stage once again, ready to reintroduce the world to his unique blend of blues, soul, and Southern rock.
To kick off Drifter, Webb has unveiled the album’s first single, Bottom Of A Bottle — a raw and electrifying blues anthem that hits with the force of a barroom confessional. Gritty and soulful, the track features Webb’s signature gravelly vocals delivering a powerful narrative of life’s darker moments, all set against a backdrop of deep Louisiana blues. The song perfectly sets the stage for the album’s deeply personal themes, offering listeners a first taste of the emotional journey to come.
Produced by multi-Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge (known for his work with Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram), Drifter offers a vibrant mix of growling blues, soulful ballads, and Southern rock. The 12-track collection features Webb’s wailing harmonica, Little Richard-style rock ’n’ roll, and heartfelt storytelling, all while drawing inspiration from the trials and tribulations of his personal journey.
“Drifter is the sound of a blues life searching for gospel redemption,” Jovin shares. “It’s me trying to figure out religion, women, my career, and everything I’ve gone through.”
A tough and tuneful Chicago-style blues number played with a behind-the-beat Crescent City shuffle, Bottom Of A Bottle uses barroom preacher poetics to capture the grit of hardscrabble Louisiana living. “It’s about those moments of hitting rock bottom and finding solace where you can, even if it’s in the bottom of a bottle,” Webb shares. “The blues has always been about feeling deeply, and this track really embodies that.”
Drifter reflects Webb’s personal journey, deeply influenced by the Southern Black Baptist church music that shaped his early years and the blues that later called him during his trials. “I soon realized that gospel and blues are related,” Webb shares. “Someone with the blues is in a low place, and when you seek salvation, you’re also usually in a low place.”
The album showcases Webb’s soulful blues authenticity, honed from years of performing from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, and brought to life in the studio by some of Nashville’s top musicians. The album also features Webb on harmonica and includes a cover of the blues classic Born Under A Bad Sign.
As Webb prepares for a busy tour schedule across Europe and the U.S., Drifter promises to be the defining statement of his career thus far — a testament to his perseverance and dedication to his craft.
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