One of the most electrifying guitarists of her generation, Samantha Fish, has consistently captivated audiences with her unparalleled energy, boldness, emotional depth, and unique blend of rock and soul.
Known for her expressive guitar playing and powerhouse performances, Fish‘s career hit warp speed with the release of her last album, 2023’s Death Wish Blues, which hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and earned her a Grammy nomination, plus invitations to support The Rolling Stones, Jon Spencer, Slash and more.
This April, the Kansas City-bred, New Orleans-based musician will unveil her fiercest work to date with a new studio album Paper Doll. Produced by Detroit garage-rock legend Bobby Harlow – with assistance from fellow Detroit luminary Mick Collins on one track – each of the songs on Paper Doll are delivered with visceral force, soul-soothing empathy, and newfound clarity.
With today’s announcement, Fish has released the album’s lead single “Sweet Southern Sounds.” Co-written with fellow New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Anders Osborne, the track is a gripping meditation on the struggle to balance passion and personal connections, topped with smoldering riffs and lush organ melodies. Stream it below.
“It’s an anthem about being on the road and feeling guilty about not prioritizing the people in your life,” says Fish. “It’s hard to find that balance between taking care of your relationships and dedicating yourself to your music, and there’s definitely a tinge of heartache to that song.”
Pre-order Paper Doll here.
“It’s taken me years to finally find my voice in a studio setting,” Fish admits. “But with this record, I took everything I had and slammed it right on the table.” The theme of unapologetic defiance runs throughout the album, as Fish explores new depths of vulnerability and self-expression and confronts love, loss, and personal growth.
Tracked in Austin at The Orb and Los Angeles at Savannah Studios, the 9-song collection was recorded during a grueling touring schedule, ultimately capturing the untamed energy of her live performances.
“I’d never made a record on the road like that,” Fish reveals. “Even though it was intense, it felt good to keep up the momentum from the live show. It helped us make an album that’s got a real living, breathing pulse to it.” The album features touring bandmates Ron Johnson (bass), Jamie Douglass (drums), and Mickey Finn (keys).
Fish will tour across the US and UK throughout 2025, including dates with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, plus performances at JazzFest and more. For tickets and all upcoming tour dates please visit here.
Samantha Fish 2025 Tour Dates
02/21/2025 – L’Auberge Casino and Hotel – Baton Rouge, LA
02/22/2025 – IP Casino Resort and Spa – Biloxi, MS
03/21/2025 – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea – Miami, FL
03/22/2025 – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea – Miami, FL
03/23/2025 – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea – Miami, FL
03/24/2025 – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea – Miami, FL
03/25/2025 – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea – Miami, FL
03/26/2025 – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea – Miami, FL
03/28/2025 – Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee – Immokalee, FL
04/01/2025 – Count Basie Center – Experience Hendrix Tour – Red Bank, NJ
04/02/2025 – Mayo Performing Arts Center – Experience Hendrix Tour – Morristown, NJ
04/03/2025 – Hampton Beach Casino – Experience Hendrix Tour – Hampton Beach, NH
04/04/2025 – Ocean Casino Resort – Experience Hendrix Tour – Atlantic City, NJ
04/05/2025 – Warner Theatre – Experience Hendrix Tour – Washington, DC
04/06/2025 – DPAC – Experience Hendrix Tour – Durham, NC
04/08/2025 – North Charleston PAC – Experience Hendrix Tour – Charleston, SC
04/09/2025 – Ovens Auditorium – Experience Hendrix Tour – Charlotte, NC
04/10/2025 – Tennessee Theatre – Experience Hendrix Tour – Knoxville, TN
04/11/2025 – Peace Concert Hall – Experience Hendrix Tour – Greenville, SC
04/12/2025 – Fox Theater – Experience Hendrix Tour – Atlanta, GA
04/30/2025 – Crawfish Fest – New Orleans, LA
05/03/2025 – JazzFest – New Orleans, LA
05/14/2025 – Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX *
05/15/2025 – House of Blues – Houston, TX *
05/16/2025 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX *
05/17/2025 – TempleLive – Fort Smith, AR *
05/18/2025 – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK *
05/21/2025 – The Astro – Omaha, NE *
05/22/2025 – Cotillion – Wichita, KS *
05/23/2025 – Gillioz Theater – Springfield, MO *
05/28/2025 – Cheese & Grain – Frome, United Kingdom
05/29/2025 – Red Rooster Festival, Thetford, United Kingdom
05/30/2025 – Arts Club – Liverpool, United Kingdom
05/31/2025 – The Brook – Southampton, United Kingdom
06/01/2025 – Academy 2 – Oxford, United Kingdom
06/05/2025 – Sweden Rock Festival – Solvesborg, Sweden
06/07/2025 – Peer Blues Festival – Peer, Belgium
06/08/2025 – Ribs N Blues Festival – Raalte, The Netherlands
06/09/2025 – Tivoli – Utrecht, The Netherlands
06/10/2025 – Le Trianon – Paris, France
06/11/2025 – Le Transbordeur – Lyon, France
06/13/2025 – Bilbao Arena – Bilbao, Spain
06/14/2025 – Joy Eslava, Madrid, Spain
06/15/2025 – Razmataz 2, Barcelona, Spain
07/12/2025 – Samantha Fish Outlaw Square – Deadwood, SD *
* Supporting Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
