Living Blues is America's oldest and most authoritative blues magazine. Founded in Chicago in 1970, Living Blues has set the standard for blues journalism around the world. From its first issue, which featured blues legend Howlin’ Wolf on the cover, Living Blues has provided fans with insightful, in-depth stories on such legendary blues artists as Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Koko Taylor, and John Lee Hooker. In addition, Living Blues has focused on true creative originals like Otha Turner, Chris Thomas King, and Super Chikan, artists often overlooked by other blues press. We also feature current Blues News, "Breaking Out" articles on up and coming artists, blues radio charts and the most extensive CD and DVD review section in the industry.

Published bimonthly, Living Blues is renowned for its detailed feature stories and exceptional photography.  Our regular contributors include the absolute best in blues journalism, including Jim O’Neal, (who co-founded Living Blues in 1970), Barry Lee Pearson, John Brisbin, David Whiteis, Jim DeKoster, and Roger Wood. We also publish the Living Blues Directory, an annual industry guide of blues clubs, radio stations, societies, festivals, artists and agents – the only such source book for the industry. As blues music moves into its second century, Living Blues continues to discover new talent, re-examine old masters and explore the roots of America ’s most important gift to the music of the world: the Blues.