Hey everyone, welcome to Shecky's Jam Bands where
we cut through the noise and dig into the stories
behind the bands lighting up stages across the
globe. I'm Rob Sheckman and today we're taking
a deep dive into the soulful scorcher band called
Blues Pills. Formed in 2011 in Aarbor, Sweden,
Blues Pills sprang from a transatlantic meeting
between stepbrothers Zach Anderson on bass and
Corey Berry. on drums. They were veterans of
Radio Moscow, and they met powerhouse vocalist
Ellen Larson on a tour in California. They recorded
two demos, posted them on YouTube, and instantly
attracted attention. The name Blues Pills, that
came from a friend's music blog called Blues
Pills, spelled with a Z at the end, centered
on buried gems from the 60s and 70s, underground
blues and psych sounds. an aesthetic that perfectly
fits their sonic ethos. Their sound is a heady
portion of psychedelic blues rock led by Ellen's
Janis Joplin's caliber vocals. Raw, soulful,
and larger than life, songs like Devilman puts
them on the map with their Bliss EP in 2012.
And they quickly gained traction touring Europe,
playing at festivals from Dessert Fest to Crossroads.
to Rock Palace's live at Rock Palace EP. Their
self -titled 2014 debut album was produced by
Don Altersberg and delivered analog warmed guitar
fueled emotionally packed blues rock that topped
German charts. In fact, they were number four
on the German charts and broke into the Swiss
and UK charts as well. 2016 Lady in Gold saw
them broaden their palette, adding Hammond organs,
soulful balladry and melodic depth, proving that
they weren't just about crunching riffs, but
also texture and heart. Here's a unique twist.
In 2018, guitarist Doran Soroks left having joined
at just the age of 16 years old. And bassist
Christoph Schander came aboard on 2019 while
Zack Anderson switched to guitar. A lot of drama
going on there. In 2020 they released Holy Moly
produced under their own vision and mixed by
Grammy winner Andrew Scheps including the fierce
single Proud Woman. Their latest 2024 release,
Birthday, continues their evolution and remains
unapologetically powerful. Now let's get into
why fans love them. Number one, their genre authenticity
and innovation. They feel vintage but fresh.
Heavy psych, bluesy soul and soaring riffs that
echo the past without sounding derivative. Their
front woman charisma, Ellen Larson, her voice
and stage presence is electrifying. Their DIY
spirit meets ambition from YouTube demos to mixing
with industry legends, they have balanced authenticity
and bold artistry. Lastly, their cross -generational
appeal. Their music resonates whether you cherish
Led Zeppelin or you're discovering psych rock
in 2025. That's our spotlight on Blues Pills,
a band that lives and breathes the spirit of
soulful psychedelic rock. Whether you've got
your vinyl spinning or you're catching them live,
dive deep into Bliss, Lady in Gold, Holy Moly
and Birthday. Trust me, there's a new high to
be had with every listen. Thanks for tuning into
Shecky's Jam Bands. Don't forget to subscribe,
share, and keep chasing those riffs. Until next
time, stay soulful and let the music take you
higher.