Contemporary blues music is nurtured by several blues labels such as Alligator Records, Ruf Records, Chess Records (MCA), Delmark Records, NorthernBlues Music and Vanguard Records (Artemis Records).
Young blues artists today are exploring all aspects of the blues, from classic delta to more rock oriented blues. Artists born after 1970 , such as Sean Costello, John Mayer, Anthony Gomes, Shemekia Copeland, Jonny Lang, Corey Harris, Susan Tedeschi, Joe Bonamassa, Michelle Malone,The White Stripes, North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Keys, Bob Log III, Jose P and Hillstomp have also developed their own styles.
