BB & The Bullets Drop Debut Album ‘High Tide’

12 September 2025

Dynamic Whanganui blues band BB & The Bullets are proud to announce the international release of their 12-track debut album High Tide through iconic French Blues label Dixiefrog Records, in the United States, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

STREAM HIGH TIDE HERE

ORDER VINYL + CD VIA JB HI-FI HERE

ORDER VINYL VIA SOUTHBOUND HERE

The tight, three piece blues rock outfit have garnered a reputation for their powerful and moving live performances, drawing comparisons to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter, Peter Green and Jeff Beck, while firmly putting their own stamp on the timeless medium that is the blues.

Recorded in Whanganui at Producer and band leader Brian Baker’s Nixon Street recording studio after the band had established itself by gigging around the local circuit. Band members Brad McMillan (drums), Stu Duncan (bass), and Brian Baker (guitar / vocals) couldn’t be happier, saying: “Working with Dixiefrog and having our record released in Europe, UK, the States and New Zealand is a dream come true for our little Whanganui band. We hope everybody comes along for the ride!”

BB & The Bullets have released three well received singles to date off the album as a build-up; debut single Something In The Water; album title track High Tide; and their blues-soaked rendition of the Beatles classic I Want You (She’s So Heavy) which is a huge fan favourite at their live shows. Focus track for the album is ‘even Ways To Sin, a funky, fun track that combines a wicked groove with a quirky lyric, with the rest of the album delivering a solid collection of rocking blues tunes full of soulful licks and heartfelt playing.

Home country of their label Dixiefrog Records has plenty of great things to say about BB & The Bullets, with Paris Move Magazine giving the album a very favourable review, ranking it as a ‘red heart’ favourite, as has French outlet Zicazic Magazine, and the title track single High Tide has made the weekly playlist of Rolling Stone Magazine, France.

In New Zealand the album is being distributed through Southbound Records and the band are set to tour. With a well-deserved reputation for killer live shows, the band are set to keep building up a solid fan base when they hit the road over the next two months. It is clearly evident that the blues scene is alive and vibrant on Antipodean shores, grab your mates and don’t miss your chance to check out a blues-rock experience like no other with BB & The Bullets!

SEE BB & THE BULLETS LIVE – NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES

11 September – Rotorua Citizens Club – Rotorua

12 September – Rosemary’s, Taupo – ALBUM LAUNCH

19 September – Common Room – Hastings

20 September – Paisley Stage – Napier

26 September – Kentish Hotel – Waiuku

27 September – Postman’s Leg – Auckland

28 September – Whammy Bar – Auckland

4 October – Lads Brewery and Bar – Whanganui

10 October – Capital Blues Inc – Wellington

17 October – Cabana Club – Napier

25 October – Waihi Beach Hotel – Waihi Beach