New York powerhouse vocalist Sari Schorr will release her new solo album, “Running Wild”, via Provogue / Artone Label Group on October 9th in Europe and October 30th, 2026, in the USA.
To celebrate, she reveals the video for the first single, “Mr. In the Middle”. She will also support the album with an extensive European tour beginning this September.
Sari Schorr was never made to stand still. From finding her voice in the rock clubs of New York City to the explosive launch of her solo career in 2016 and her collaboration with legendary guitarist Robin Trower, the acclaimed singer-songwriter’s road-scuffed boots have barely touched the ground.
Now, with “Running Wild”, Schorr channels that restless momentum into her most personal and defiant record yet. “I’ve reached a deeper understanding of who I am as an artist”, she says. “I’m still searching and learning, but I trust my instincts more and follow each song to its emotional truth. These songs explore defiance, self-discovery, resilience and transformation. I hope they lift people above the weight of everyday life and remind them that brighter days are possible”.
Speaking about the new single, she says: “‘Mr. In the Middle’ is about the intoxicating pull between two people who cannot quite let each other go. The chemistry is real, but while one is ready to commit, the other keeps moving between desire and distance – pulling closer, then pushing away before it becomes too real. The song captures that seductive, maddening tension and the moment when attraction is no longer enough. Eventually, someone has to choose”.
Schorr is a fascinating one-off. One moment, she’s the raven-haired warrior princess whose kerosene roar burns down the house; the next, a heart-stopping balladeer who bleeds into every lyric and can silence even the toughest crowd. Offstage, she is a passionate social activist with a mischievous wit – an irrepressible optimist, an incurable dreamer and a devoted animal lover. All those sides of her, and more, are evident on “Running Wild”.
“I think the album title captures something essential in me”, she says. “I’m drawn to that place where vulnerability and strength exist side by side. Making ‘Running Wild’, I discovered that true freedom comes from letting go of judgement, trusting my instincts and following the music without fear”.
That fearlessness was there from the beginning. Born in New York City to a fashion model mother and an Air Force pilot father, Schorr was a natural-born singer. In a parallel universe, Schorr could have been an opera star. But drawn to the emotional truth of singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, and Ma Rainey, she learnt that she was put on the planet to sing from the heart, not to display technical brilliance for its own sake.
Leaving the classical world behind, Schorr headed to the South Bronx, where the lessons came quickly. “It was a dangerous neighbourhood”, she recalls. “Hearing gunshots outside the rehearsal studio wasn’t unusual, but that was where the musicians in my band lived. They taught me so much about crossing musical boundaries and bringing different genres together. I didn’t realise then how important that would become when I began writing my own songs. It’s why I love weaving soul, blues and jazz into the heart of classic rock”.
Mike Vernon – who had helmed fabled British blues-boom classics including 1966’s “Beano” with Eric Clapton and Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled 1968 debut – came out of retirement to produce Schorr’s 2016 debut, “A Force of Nature”. The album established her as a formidable solo artist on the international stage, and that momentum continued with 2018’s “Never Say Never” and 2020’s “Live in Europe”. She also joined Robin Trower for 2023’s “Joyful Sky”, lending her voice to some of the legendary guitarist’s finest contemporary songs.
In 2026, with fresh inspiration taking hold, she knew it was time to create her next solo album. The first move was to assemble a trusted creative team that included co-producers Jamie Walker on guitar and bass and Luke Paget on drums, alongside acclaimed keyboard player Bennett Holland. “They’re incredible musicians, and the inspiration we felt when we entered the studio was electric”, she reflects.
Like any true artist, Sari Schorr will never stop running. But with the completion of “Running Wild”, she allows herself a moment to recognise one of the proudest achievements of her career. “‘Running Wild’ is the album I’ve dreamt of making all my life. It feels like a defining moment for me, and I don’t say that lightly. This record gave me more than I expected, and I hope it gives something meaningful back to the people who hear it”.
Pre-order & pre-save “Running Wild” here.
Tracklist:
1. Mr. In the Middle
2. Running Wild
3. Monday Morning
4. Man on Fire
5. Cool Hand Rider
6. Elevate
7. Call It Freedom
8. Better Day
9. Afterglow
10. Finding My Way
UK & European Tour Dates 2026:
29 Sep 2026 —The Lexington, London — UK
02 Oct 2026 — Die Halle, Reichenbach an der Fils — Germany
03 Oct 2026 — Blue Note e.V., Birkenfeld — Germany
04 Oct 2026 — Rockfabrik, Übach—Palenberg — Germany
05 Oct 2026 — Theaterstübchen, Kassel — Germany
06 Oct 2026 — Nica Jazz Club, Hamburg — Germany
08 Oct 2026 — Zik—Zak, Ittre — Belgium
09 Oct 2026 — Boerderij, Zoetermeer — Netherlands
10 Oct 2026 — Life House, Stemwede — Germany
12 Oct 2026 — Muddy’s Club, Weinheim — Germany
13 Oct 2026 — Lindenbrauerei (Schalander), Unna — Germany
14 Oct 2026 — Meisenfrei Blues Club, Bremen — Germany
16 Oct 2026 — Zig Zag Jazz Club, Berlin — Germany
17 Oct 2026 — Palác Akropolis, Prague — Czechia
18 Oct 2026 — Bergkeller, Reichenbach — Germany
20 Oct 2026 — Backstage, Munich — Germany
21 Oct 2026 — Kofferfabrik / MusicClub, Fürth — Germany
22 Oct 2026 — Franzis im Kulturzentrum, Wetzlar — Germany
23 Oct 2026 — Salzlandtheater, Staßfurt / Aschersleben — Germany
24 Oct 2026 — Zwischenbau, Rostock — Germany
27 Oct 2026 — Mojo Blues Bar, Copenhagen — Denmark
28 Oct 2026 — Kulturkvarteret, Kristianstad — Sweden
29 Oct 2026 — Blues Tidaholm, Tidaholm — Sweden
30 Oct 2026 — Blue Heart Bluesförening, Halmstad — Sweden
31 Oct 2026 — YNG Bar & Sosial, Oslo — Norway
01 Nov 2026 — Kafé K, Porsgrunn — Norway
03 Nov 2026 — Sävja kulturhus, Uppsala — Sweden
04 Nov 2026 — Telefonfabriken, Stockholm — Sweden
05 Nov 2026 — Hotell Arkipelag, Mariehamn — Åland Islands
06 Nov 2026 — Malmitalo, Helsinki — Finland
07 Nov 2026 — Grand Blues, Lahtis — Finland
08 Nov 2026 — Võru Kultuurimaja Kannel, Võru — Estonia
10 Nov 2026 — Scena Monk, Gdańsk — Poland
11 Nov 2026 —Klub Gwarek, Kraków — Poland
13 Nov 2026 — Jazztage Dresden, Dresden — Germany
14 Nov 2026 — Ansbacher Kammerspiele, Ansbach — Germany
15 Nov 2026 — Bürgerhaus Wiltingen, Wiltingen — Germany
17 Nov 2026 — Arbeiterkammer Oberösterreich, Linz — Austria
19 Nov 2026 — Die Akte, Fürstenfeld — Austria
20 Nov 2026 — Analog Music Hall, Budapest — Hungary
21 Nov 2026 — Reigen Live, Vienna — Austria
22 Nov 2026 — Bluegarage, Frauental — Austria
25 Nov 2026 — Spectrum Club, Augsburg — Germany
26 Nov 2026 — Gaswerk Eventbar, Seewen SZ — Switzerland
28 Nov 2026 — Kulturverein Konservi, Seon — Switzerland
Tickets are available here.
