{"product_id":"ghalia-volt_burn-the-house-down-cd_2026_soc","title":"Burn The House Down","description":"Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ghalia Volt is a Belgian-born blues-rock singer, guitarist, drummer, and songwriter whose raw, dynamic music blends roots, hill country blues, garage, and rock 'n' roll influences. After cutting her teeth as a street performer in Europe and immersing herself in American roots music, Volt has released five acclaimed albums — including 'Shout Sister Shout!', which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums Chart.'Burn the House Down', Ghalia's sixth album, showcases her raw energy and vast musical vision as she continues to define her place in modern blues and roots rock.Recorded in Nashville with producer JD Simo, these 11 songs showcase the full range of her influences. There's John Lee Hooker's huffle style in \"Lucifer's Grip.\" The juke joint grooves of \"Let Yo' Hair Down.\" The Hill Country blues of \"Where Do We Go.\" The nocturnal rock \u0026amp; roll of \"Mine.\" Even the flamenco textures of her childhood make an appearance. Recorded over two days of live studio performances, Burn the House Down explores its own geography, using the blues as a springboard for an album that crosses borders and obliterates the very idea of genre.It's a sound that extends far beyond America's borders. Ghalia grew up to the sound of flamenco and traditional Spanish music her grandparents loved. Her tastes later diversified, opening up to the energetic, guitar-driven sounds of punk, garage rock, and psychobilly. Exploring the roots of rock 'n' roll, she discovered blues artists like Skip James and J.B. Lenoir, laying the foundation for a brilliant songwriting career that would soon take her around the world — and to the top of the Billboard Blues chart.\"It's authenticity that resonates with me,\" says Ghalia. \"Often, bands make music for fans or to fit into a specific genre. I believe that if you create for yourself — if it feels right to you, if you enjoy doing it — then it will connect with the audience. People will appreciate it more because it's true. It's us.\"\"Burn the House Down\" was recorded with a small band — drummer Chris Powell, bassist Brian Allen, and guitarist JD Simo — in a single room, with amplifiers bleeding into each other. Working with Simo was a chance to reconnect with her roots, to embrace the rough edges that have always been part of her favorite music. \"I like to compare JD to a photographer,\" she explains. \"He captures a moment, an energy, and all those candid shots end up on the album. We only did a few takes for each song. It's raw, it's authentic, it's simple. It's all about spontaneity and emotion.\"Volt has released several albums since 2016, including 'Have You Seen My Woman' (2016), 'Let the Demons Out' (2017), 'Mississippi Blend' (2019) — which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart —, 'One Woman Band' (2021), and 'Shout Sister Shout!' (2023) — which peaked at No. 2 on the same chart.Her music has led her to collaborate with renowned artists and producers and to perform at major blues festivals, solidifying her reputation in modern blues and roots music.Capturing authenticity has been at the heart of Ghalia's approach for years. A guitarist since age 11, she first honed her skills on the streets of her hometown, captivating audiences without restraint. Later, she began touring with her band to promote the album 'Let The Demons Out' (2017), then with 'Mississippi Blend', an album that reached No. 3 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. Until Covid-19 arrived, when she returned to solo performances, playing drums and guitar simultaneously while delivering each song with her velvety voice. 'Burn the House Down' marks a new step in this evolution, combining her multi-instrumentalist talents with the power and confidence of a tight studio band. Here, she trades solos with Simo, showcasing her virtuoso slide guitar skills (Guitar World) while performing songs that explore the joy, pain, and challenges of the human condition.The result is an album that captures Ghalia Volt in all her raw glory, and she refuses to answer to anyone but her own muse. Perfection is not her goal. Nor is conformity. \"You're not dealing with a polished gem,\" she says of the album, \"but rather a rough diamond.\"From collaborations with Cedric Burnside to onstage jams with Buddy Guy, to sold-out shows on both sides of the Atlantic, Ghalia has already spent ten years establishing herself as a leading figure in contemporary roots music. Burn the House Down looks toward the next decade. It's a reminder that true artists don't just honor the traditions of the past; they also create their own.","brand":"Ghalia Volt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57483638341976,"sku":null,"price":20260515.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en\/products\/ghalia-volt_burn-the-house-down-cd_2026_soc","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}