ELECTRIC SOUL COMPANY * NEW ALBUM - ELECTRIC SOUL COMPANY *

 

Electric Soul Company is a high-energy blues and soul collaboration between Breezy Rodio and Will Jacobs, two of the most respected young artists in the genre. The project was formed after the two musicians played together in Chicago’s vibrant blues scene, eventually merging their talents into a unique musical partnership Delmark Records.

Breezy Rodio is a Delmark recording artist and acclaimed Chicago guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known for his crisp electric blues playing and expressive vocals inspired by legends like T-Bone Walker and B.B. King. Will Jacobs is a Ruf Records recording artist with a strong background in blues and soul. Both grew up in Chicago, performing with notable acts such as Linsey Alexander, and developed their careers through years of touring and learning from the city’s finest musicians.

Electric Soul Company blends classic electric blues with contemporary soul and R&B, delivering a full-band sound that bridges generations. Their performances are known for upbeat grooves, funky rhythms, and the raw energy of Chicago blues, often featuring Lorenzo Francocci on drums and Light Palone on bass.

The duo has toured and performed worldwide, representing the best of Chicago’s blues heritage while bringing a fresh, modern edge to the genre. They have appeared at major festivals such as the Lucca Blues Festival in Italy and have delivered live shows in the UK and beyond Delmark Records+1. Their music has been released on Delmark Records, with singles like “Are You Serious?” and albums in the works.

Electric Soul Company is more than a band — it’s a musical partnership forged in Chicago’s blues heartland, combining decades of experience, shared roots, and a passion for the genre. They are recognized for their ability to deliver both the grit of classic blues and the soul of modern R&B, making them a standout act in the global blues and soul scene.

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Electric Soul Company – ELECTRIC SOUL COMPANY

Delmark 899 (2026)

➊ IF YOU THINK I NEED YOU.................5:57 (Jacobs)

➋ DOWN ON HALSTED STREET............3:17 (Jacobs/Rodio)

➌ SO CLOSE TO IT.......................................4:08 (Rodio)

➍BEEN THERE DONE THAT....................5:02 (Linsey Alexander/Rodio/Hall)

➎ HEY BABY.......................................................2:23 (Jacobs)

➏ARE YOU SERIOUS...................................5:04 (Leo Graham/R. Miner/LV Johnson)

➐OUR LOVE.......................................................3:41 (Jacobs/Rodio)

➑ SHO FEELS GOOD.....................................2:49 (Rodio/Jacobs)

➒WOMAN’S GOTTA HAVE IT.................4:30 (Daryl Carter/Bobby & Linda Womack)

➓ WE STILL GOT A THING........................3:27 (Rodio)

BREEZY RODIO.............. Vocals, Guitar

WILL JACOBS................. Vocals, Guitar, Organ

LIGHT PALONE.......................................Bass

LORENZO FRANCOCCI....................Drums

SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD.................Vocals on "So Close To It"

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BREEZY RODIO - vocals, guitar

Born in Rome and forged in Chicago, Breezy Rodio has become one of the city’s standout blues guitarists and vocalists. After joining Linsey Alexander’s band, Rodio went on to build an international career as a bandleader and recording artist. Breezy's Delmark releases (If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It and Sometimes The Blues Got Me) showcase his love of classic Chicago blues, soul, jump blues, R&B and funk—and his guitar and vocals bring that experience straight into Electric Soul Company.

WILL JACOBS - vocals, guitar

Chicago-born and raised, Berlin-based Will Jacobs is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer with an international résumé. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Jacobs has toured extensively and performed with artists including C.J. Chenier, George Clinton, Carl Weathersby, Mike Wheeler, Sharon Lewis, Mississippi Heat, Shemekia Copeland, and more! His playing brings together blues, funk, soul and R&B, making him the perfect musical counterpart to Rodio.

“The Electric Soul Company is a musical project formed by Will Jacobs and Breezy Rodio, two musicians with extensive Blues and Soul experience who merged their talents for a new venture after playing together in Chicago. They tour and perform their unique style of Blues and Soul worldwide, representing a combination of their individual careers and musical growth.”

When two-time Delmark recording artist Breezy Rodio and Ruf Records’ Will Jacobs hit the stage together, magic happens. These musical brothers started their journey in the heart of Chicago’s blues scene, cutting their teeth backing the legendary Linsey Alexander. After years learning from the city’s finest and touring the world with their own distinctive sounds, they’ve reunited to create something extraordinary: Electric Soul Company.

This is blues and soul forged in the fires of Chicago, tempered by a decade of global touring, and delivered with the raw energy and refined artistry that only comes from true masters of their craft. Expect a full band experience that bridges generations, blending classic grit with contemporary fire.

Two brothers. One stage. Pure Electric Soul. Full Band Show