Oliver Sean & WOA Reveal Star-Studded Lineup for Billboard Top 10 Independent Blues Project Vol. 2

BRIXTON, U.K. - May 4, 2026 - PRLog -- Following the historic success of the first edition, which debuted at #10 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart, WOA International and MTV EMA nominated producer Oliver Sean have officially revealed the artist lineup for the Independent Blues Project Vol. 2.

​The inaugural volume was a global phenomenon, dominating charts and terrestrial radio airplay in the US and UK, while reaching audiences in Egypt, India, Canada, and beyond. Scheduled for a June 2026 release, the second installment is helmed by Executive Producers Oliver Sean and Wanda Alvares, bringing together a powerhouse collective of world-class musicians.

​The Official Artist Lineup:

• Joseph Pagano: Billboard Top 10 artist and master storyteller; Pagano also joins as Co-Producer.​
• Mak Daddy Revue: A Billboard Top 10 and International Touring Band known for gritty, high-stakes blues energy.
• ​Ingvi Thor Kormaksson & JJ Soul Band: A landmark Icelandic/British collaboration blending atmospheric production with soulful blues.
• ​Purusa: Pacific Northwest favorites bringing raw, alternative rock and blues energy.
• ​Cathy Varna: Multiple Billboard charting French Jazz Blues artist with a sophisticated European aesthetic.
• ​Juice tha Black Beethoven: Billboard Top 10 and Amazon UK #1 genre-defying powerhouse.
• ​Crooner Ed: Amazon US #1 charting artist delivering timeless vocal depth.
• ​Jacques Péna: French Blues star with #1 Blues hits across Portugal, France, the US, and the UK.
• ​The Silvers: iTunes chart-toppers with a polished melodic rock and blues sensibility.
• ​Real Indie Project: An elite collective of MTV EMA Winners/Nominees, Grammy Winners/Nominees/Certified Musicians, and Billboard chart-toppers created by Oliver Sean.

​AND

• ​Oliver Sean (Dr. Oliver Sean, DMA): The visionary Lead Executive Producer and MTV EMA nominee whose signature "World Blues" sound provides the creative heartbeat of the series.

​Exclusive Media Coverage

Fans can catch an exclusive behind-the-scenes look during Season 31 of the WOAFM99 Radio Show & Podcast this May, alongside the "Get to Know Your Artists" series on the official Oliver Sean YT Channel http://Youtube.com/OliverSean

​A Message from the Executive Producer:

"The success of Vol. 1 proved the global hunger for authentic blues," says Dr. Oliver Sean, DMA. "With Vol. 2, we've gathered an elite group of artists pushing boundaries while bridging the gap between industry success and musical scholarship."

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