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 The Cold Stares Unveil 'The Southern' — A Deep Dive into Their Blues-Rock Heritage Latest Single “Coming Home” Echoes Tales of Southern Resilience and Family Ties The Cold Stares, known for their electrifying blend of blues-rock, have just announced details of their highly anticipated seventh studio album, 'The Southern,' set for release on September 6th via Mascot Records. Delving deep into their Southern roots for the first time on record, the album embodies a true reflection of their heritage. “When it came time to record this album, I thought about everybody giving us this Southern rock tag, and decided to intentionally write songs that explore that,” says singer-guitarist Chris Tapp. “In doing so, I realized that being Southern, for me, is more than an accent, and a setlist of songs. It’s about family and tradition." The latest single from the album, "Coming Home," is a plaintive, bluesy number played on dobro, echoing the depth of Southern familial ties and personal resilience. "Perhaps our most rootsy song to date, I wrote this song after a trip back to my hometown in Kentucky,” Tapp shares. “Touring the world and seeing so many countries has made me realize how unique the place I grew up was, and this song is just about getting back to our roots and where we came from.” Tapp sings about the enduring advice of his father: "My Father said son don’t forget to pray/Cause you know there will come a day/When this old world turns against you/You better have a plan to make your way." Initially formed in 2012, The Cold Stares began its career as a duo, but expanded its sonic firepower with the addition of bassist Bryce Klueh in 2022. The Cold Stares has been praised by Classic Rock Magazine, No Depression, and American Songwriter, among other outlets; reached #1 on Amazon Music’s Blues Rock album chart; earned prime sync license placements in commercials, on major network television, and on sports games. Their song, "Mojo Hand,” is the trailer song for Cyberpunk 2077, and has amassed over 10 million streams on YouTube. The band has shared stages with Larkin Poe, Rival Sons, Reignwolf, JJ Grey & Mofro, Spoon, Grand Funk Railroad, and Thievery Corp. Though the trio has below the Mason-Dixon Line origins, the group mines a woolier sound than expected. Fuzzed-out guitars, Zep-style riffs, and fleet-fingered Cream-style improvisations abound, as do nods to Delta blues. "Our version of the South is different," says Tapp. "When Brian and I were young, we would sit in with these old guys at the local lodge, at the time they were still playing the old hits by Bad Company, Robin Trower, and AC/DC mixed in with country and southern rock - artists like the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. When I heard Free’s ‘All Right Now’ I thought they were from Georgia!” Drawing from the wild tales his grandfather shared with him, Tapp’s cinematic songwriting weaves narratives as vivid as the Western movies they watched together. These stories of crooked cops and outlaw heroes, and local legends like "Hoppy" who tapped out rhythms while shining shoes, infuse the album with a rich, narrative depth. It is thus fitting that one of the standout tracks is titled “Coming Home,” a song that encapsulates the essence of these tales and the sense of returning to one's roots. "We are so proud to tip a hat to Kentucky on this album, and embrace being ambassadors of the South," Tapp concludes, bringing the journey of 'The Southern' full circle—a heartfelt tribute to the land and stories that shaped them. Watch the music video for “Coming Home” Band announce European and UK tour dates for Aug/Sep 2024 EU Tour Dates: 23 Aug - Sønderborghus Sonderborg, Denmark 24 Aug - Karosserifabrikken, Helsingør, Denmark 25 Aug - Music Star, Norderstedt, Germany 26 Aug - Music Star, Norderstedt, Germany 27 Aug - Hafenbar Tegel, Berlin, Germany 29 Aug - Musiktheater Piano, Dortmund, Germany 30 Aug - The Carlisle, Hastings, UK 31 Aug - Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, UK 1 Sep - Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK 3 Sep - The 1865, Southampton, UK 4 Sep - New Cross Inn, London, UK 5 Sep - The Bourne Music Club, Sittingbourne, UK 7 Sep - Breda Barst Festival, Breda, The Netherlands 8 Sep - De Blaaspijp, Koekelare, Belgium Opmerkingen zijn gesloten.
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