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Release Date Friday 19th September 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
Following the chart-topping success of their debut Blood Brothers, blues rock
heavyweights Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia return with Help Yourself, a fery,
soul-soaked studio album that captures the raw chemistry, camaraderie, and
powerhouse energy that defnes their live shows
Hot off the road the band cut this record at Shock City Studios in St. Louis. Help
Yourself is a masterclass in contemporary electric blues with a fearless rock & roll
edge. This isn't just a record, it's a live-wire session that puts you right in the room
with two of the genre's most respected artists and their all-star band.
"It was great to capture the band live in the studio, just like live on the stage," says
Zito. That live spirit pulses through every track, from the swaggering, wordplay-heavy
title track "Help Yourself" to the soul-baring emotion of "Alive," a deeply personal love
letter born out of loss and redemption. "Alive is about my girl Jackie," Zito shares.
"After the tremendous loss of my wife Laura, I was certain life was pretty much over,
especially for love. But God had another plan and brought me this angel to make me
feel alive again."
Castiglia brings his own grit and truth to the mix, especially on "Can't Be a Prophet," a
biting refection on life on the road and the contrast of coming back to earth after
being treated like royalty on tour. "It's based on all of our experiences," he says, "being
treated like a King, and coming home to very little fanfare for the local guy."
The band, featuring Scot Sutherland on bass, Lewis Stephens on keys, and the dualdrum attack of Matt Johnson and Ray Hangen delivers with undeniable groove and
precision, lifting each track with soulful dynamics and relentless drive.
Whether it's the late- night swagger of "Soulard Serenade," the vintage hum of "Ol'
Victrola," or the relentless urgency of "Running Out of Time," Help Yourself is both a
celebration of the blues and a boundary-pushing testament to its future.
"The camaraderie comes through in every note played, I love this band!" Castiglia
says.
Help Yourself cements Blood Brothers' status as torchbearers of modern blues rock,
authentic, passionate, and unapologetically real.
Currently touring with none other than Bill Murray and lighting up legendary venues
like Red Rocks, Sony Hall, and The Ryman Auditorium, Zito and Castiglia have once
again proven they're not just keeping the blues alive, they're making it burn hotter than
ever.
LP Tracks: Help Yourself / Can't Be A Prophet / Alive / Soulard Serenade / Lowdown /
The Best I Can / Prove My Love / Ol' Victrola / Running Out Of Time / Do What You
Gotta
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