New Music Release - BB & The Bullets drop second album, 'Wrong Side Of The River' - 17th April 2026
BB and The Bullets - by Tamsyn Hansen-Hill
Artist Name - BB & The Bullets
Release Name - Wrong Side Of The River
Release Date - 17th April 2026
Genre - Blues-Rock, Blues, Rock
Label - Dixiefrog Records
Fresh off a meteoric rise that has cemented their status as Aotearoa's hardest-working blues-band, electrifying trio BB & THE BULLETS are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated second album, WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER is out today.
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Recently signed to Memphis label Overton Music, BB & THE BULLETS continue to build on the runaway success of their acclaimed debut album High Tide – which was released last year via iconic French blues label Dixiefrog Records.
Now, with Wrong Side Of The River, the band cranks the intensity even higher. These songs build on the rock-solid foundation of their debut, fusing deep blues-roots with genuine rock firepower.
This new collection delivers 10 razor-sharp original tracks, plus a ferocious, reimagined cover of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac classic ‘Oh Well’ – transformed into a thunderous, proto-Led Zeppelin-style juggernaut.
Since bursting onto the scene, BB & THE BULLETS - guitarist/vocalist Brian Baker, bassist Stu “The Glue” Duncan, and drummer Brad MacMillan – have earned a reputation for blistering live performances and tireless touring. From intimate blues clubs in Raglan and Wellington to packed gigs in Dannevirke, Paihia, Milford Beach, Hamilton, and beyond, the band has played to enthusiastic crowds across the country, leaving fans hungry for more.
Debut album High Tide stormed the charts, hitting #12 on the Aotearoa Music Charts, #5 on the IMNZ Independent Music NZ Chart, and claiming the #1 spot on the Roots Music Report’s Australian Album Chart for 20 weeks. It continues to sell strongly in stores and at shows – with signed vinyl editions proving especially popular among devoted fans. Globally, the album is currently sitting at #16 on the Roots Music Report’s Blues Rock Album Chart and hit #29 on the NACC (North American College and Community) chart.
Critics worldwide have hailed the band’s raw energy and virtuosity:
- Paris Move Magazine: “With High Tide…BB & The Bullets make a resounding entrance into the contemporary blues-rock landscape. This album proves to be a declaration of love to the roots of the blues, driven by striking live energy and unabashed virtuosity.”
- Zicazic Magazine: “An authentic, powerful and generous album, which will undoubtedly place BB & The Bullets among the blues rock revelations of the year.”
Hailing from Whanganui, Aotearoa/New Zealand, BB & The Bullets are a dynamic three-piece blues-rock powerhouse: Brian Baker (guitar/vocals), Stu Duncan (bass), and Brad MacMillan (drums). Known for their soulful originals, killer covers, and unstoppable live shows, the band blends timeless blues grit with modern rock muscle.
Their debut album High Tide earned international acclaim and chart success, and their new studio album Wrong Side Of The River promises to be a landmark release for the band – a bold, confident step forward that solidifies their place as one of the most exciting blues-rock acts to emerge from New Zealand in years.
With their well-deserved reputation for killer live shows, the band are working hard to consolidate their burgeoning fan base by hitting the road again over the next few months.
It is clearly evident that the blues scene is alive and vibrant on Antipodean shores, so blues fans, buckle-up, grab your mates and tickets - don’t miss your chance to check out an epic blues-rock experience like no other with BB & The Bullets!
WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER – TRACK LISTING:
01: ‘Midnight Rider'
02: ‘Wild Honey'
03: ‘Freak Show'
04: ‘Wrong Side Of The River'
05: ‘Get A Little Real'
06: ‘Oh Well'
07: ‘Sometimes You Lose Yourself'
08: ‘Black Crow'
09: ‘The Buddha Song'
10: ‘She Knows’
11: ‘Crawl Right in'
SEE BB & THE BULLETS LIVE - NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES
Thursday 16th April - Capital Blues Thunder Road, Blair St - Wellington
Friday 17th April - Vinyl Room – Whanganui – OFFICIAL ALBUM LAUNCH
Sunday 19th April – Cancer Society Fundraiser – Whanganui
Friday 24 April - Waipu Hotel - Waipu
Saturday 25 April – Jack Dusty’s - Tauranga
Friday 1st May - Commercial Hotel – Whanganui
Saturday 2nd May - Hokowhitu Bowling Club – Palmerston North
Friday 15th May - Kentish Hotel - Waiuku
Saturday 16th May - The Tahi Bar – Warkworth
Friday 29th May - Stallions – Te Awamutu
Saturday 30th May - Rosemary’s Bar - Taupo
Sunday 31st May - Backyard Gastro Bar – Whatawhata
Thursday 4th June – Stationhouse Social Club – Otaki
Thursday 2nd July - Biddy Mulligans - Hamilton
Friday 3 July - Beer and Loathing - Whangarei
Saturday 4 July - The Stables - Matakana
For tickets and more information, go to: nixonstreetrecordings.nz/bb-and-the-bullets