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[A Man Grinding Away His Soul in the Age of TikTok: Jovin Webb’s "Son of a Sinner" and the Gritty Blues Counterattack] Pouring cheap bourbon into a rocks glass and nursing a cigarette late at night. The social media algorithms of today are utterly cold to that kind of Showa-era, hard-boiled wannabe middle-aged guy. "Recommended dance videos"? You've got to be kidding me. My knee cartilage is so worn down I can't even break into a light jog. Into this superficial world comes news that hits the pit of your stomach like a lead weight. Jovin Webb, the rising singer of the moment, has appeared on "The Blues Rock Show," the flagship program of Blues Rock Review. He discussed the background of his new album, "Son of a Sinner," his journey from the audition show "American Idol" back to the mud-soaked swamps of the blues, and the struggles of being a musician in the social media era. …