The Blue Stones (Canadian alternative blues rock)

The Blue Stones are a Canadian blues rock duo based in Windsor, Ontario. In August 2018, The Blue Stones signed a record contract with Entertainment One, where they subsequently announced plans to re-release their debut LP Black Holes on October 26, 2018. They subsequently toured the US with their Be My Fire Tour. In early January 2020, The Blue Stones were nominated for the 2020 Juno Award in the category of Breakthrough Group of the Year. In early 2021, the band announced their sophomore LP Hidden Gems, co-written and produced by Mutemath frontman Paul Meany. The ten song album was preceded by singles "Shakin' Off The Rust," "Grim," "Careless," "Let It Ride," and "Spirit." Hidden Gems was released on March 19, 2021. Their third album, titled Pretty Monster, was released in November 2022 and was preceded by singles "Don't Miss," "Good Ideas," and "What's It Take To Be Happy?" The album was later nominated for a 2024 JUNO Award in the category of Rock Album of the Year. In 2025, The Blue Stones announced their fourth studio album, Metro, which was released on March 28, 2025. The album has been supported by the singles "Your Master" and "Kill Box," both released in 2024, and "Come Apart," released in early 2025. Tarek Jafar – vocals, guitar, bass, keys Justin Tessier – percussion, backing vocals Black Holes (2015, re-released 2018) Hidden Gems (2021) Pretty Monster (2022) Metro (2025) The Blue Stones EP (2011) How's That Sound? (2012) The Berlin Music Video Awards is an international festival that promotes the art of music videos. Bennett, Kevin (October 25, 2018). "The Canadian Rock Scene Has Moved On From Nickelback". Alternative Nation. Retrieved October 30, 2018. Makar, Bobby (October 17, 2018). "The Blue Stones on How You Get "All That From Two Guys"". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 30, 2018. "Entertainment One Signs The Blue Stones". Cashbox Canada. August 3, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2018. Chen, Dalson (January 29, 2020). "Windsor rock duo The Blue Stones nominated for Juno Award". The Intelligencer. Retrieved February 9, 2020. "Windsor artists among 2024 JUNO nominees". CBC News. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2025. "The Blue Stones Announce Fourth Album 'Metro' Due for Release on March 28, 2025". Sony Music. January 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2025. "Our Take: The Gravitational Flux of the Blue Stones' 'Black Holes'". atwoodmagazine.com. October 20, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2020. "Chart History: Canada Rock". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2020. "Chart History: Rock Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2020. "Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2020. "Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2020. "Chart History: Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2020. "The Blue Stones - Black Holes (Solid Ground)". November 27, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2018 – via YouTube. "The Blue Stones - Shakin' Off the Rust [Official Music Video]". November 19, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2019 – via YouTube. "The Blue Stones - Your Master (Official Music Video)". October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via YouTube. "The Blue Stones - Your Master (Official Music Video)". October 10, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via YouTube. "Berlin Music Video Awards". Berlin Music Video Awards. Retrieved March 27, 2026. Official website