 Award-Winning Blues Artist Mike Zito Announces New Album Outside Or The Eastside release date: 24th April 2026 Multiple Blues Music Award winner and Billboard No. 1 artist Mike Zito returns to his roots with Outside Or The Eastside, a powerful new album recorded at Shock City Studios in St. Louis. The release marks Zito’s fourth solo album for Gulf Coast Records and stands as another defining chapter in his acclaimed career. Deeply rooted in memory, place, and renewal, Outside Or The Eastside finds Zito back on the streets of his hometown, reconnecting with the sounds, stories, and hard-earned lessons that shaped his signature blend of high-octane, soul-driven blues and fearless storytelling. Thirteen years after Gone To Texas, the album represents a full-circle moment—reflecting a life renewed, a grounded family, and an artist fully present in the city where it all began. Across the album, Zito delivers vivid, unfiltered snapshots of city life and personal reckoning. His songwriting is direct, cinematic, and emotionally resonant—exploring themes ranging from late-night regret and self-awareness to raw depictions of neighborhood survival. Tracks such as “Downtown At Midnight” confront the consequences of addiction and broken trust with striking honesty, while “Grand Avenue” captures the grit, rhythm, and resilience of everyday life in St. Louis, where struggle and humor coexist. The title track channels the pulse of the city after dark, reflecting themes of temptation, escape, and choice—while reminding listeners that every journey leads somewhere. Throughout the album, Zito balances introspection with compassion and hard-earned wisdom, allowing each song to resonate with both swagger and humility. “It was a different recording process on this album,” says Zito. “Normally I’d practice restraint, but when tracking my guitar takes, I found myself thinking, ‘No—I can do more.’” At its core, Outside Or The Eastside is a celebration of second chances. Dedicated to better days, family, friendship, love, and the joy found in everyday moments, the album embraces life’s unpredictable paths with warmth, humor, and a spirited sense of fun. It’s a record about choosing connection over chaos—and moving forward with gratitude, purpose, and the volume turned all the way up. Outside Or The Eastside will be released worldwide via Gulf Coast Records in partnership with Proper Music Group, SoNo Recording, and Virgin Music. The album will be available in physical and digital formats, including a deluxe gatefold CD, an electric blue double-vinyl edition, digital download, and all major streaming platforms. Album Tracklist 1. Outside Or The Eastside 2. Don’t Take Advantage Of Me 3. Kiss You All Over 4. Downtown At Midnight 5. Grand Avenue 6. Too Broke To Spend The Night 7. Just Like I Treat You 8. Down Don’t Bother Me 9. Do I Move You ____ Album Credits Mike Zito: Vocal & Guitar Scot Sutherland: Bass Lewis Stephens: Key’s Matthew R. Johnson: Drums Producer: Mike Zito Artist Management: Liv Ougheltree & Ric Whitney Executive Producers: Guy Hale, Mike Zito & Oliver Overton Website: mikezito.com Opmerkingen zijn gesloten.
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