Here’s a roundup of the latest music that just dropped (and what’s coming next)!
Kyle Gass: Guitar Man
Kyle Gass (Tenacious D) announces the release of a new single “Guitar Man” featuring guitar legend Steve Lukather (Toto) out now. Kyle will also set out on tour next week, all on the heels of the release of the Kyle Gass Band’s new album ‘Live in Palmdale’ (aspecialthing Records). Of course, Kyle Gass is best known to legions of fans as one half of the rock duo Tenacious D alongside Jack Black. In between Tenacious D mega-tours, Kyle stays busy with side projects ranging from Trainwreck to Kyle Gass Band to Guitarings and his own solo releases, his newest being a cover of Bread’s classic song “Guitar Man”.
On choosing “Guitar Man” for his new single, Kyle says, “David Gates has always been a favorite songwriter of mine growing up and the story of “Guitar Man” came along at a critical time in my musical development. There is a sadness to the Guitar Man I always related to, not really sure who he is but still desperately looking for just another place to play and feel alive”
Don’t miss Kyle Gass at HI-FI on April 2nd. GET TICKETS.
Brigitte Calls Me Baby: Irreversible
Since their widely lauded debut album, The Future Is Our Way Out, Chicago-based Brigitte Calls Me Baby have brought a greater intensity of vision to their lavish breed of alt-rock, arriving at a boldly singular sound that is both thrillingly new and immediately essential to the modern rock landscape. In a major leap forward, the band’s sophomore album, Irreversible captures the energy, intrigue and grandeur of their live show, all while pushing further into the exquisite pathos of their songwriting.
“There was a time when I tried to bury the kind of feelings we’re displaying on this record, but now I’m at the point where I don’t feel the need to repress anything whatsoever.” says Leavins, whose signature vocals imbue every track on Irreversible with a potent emotionality.
Don’t miss Brigitte Calls Me Baby at HI-FI on May 21st. GET TICKETS.
Cat Clyde: Mud Blood Bone
Ahead of and throughout her writing sessions for Mud Blood Bone, Clyde looked to her indigenous Métis roots and invoked a deep reverence for nature in efforts to redefine her relationship with love in her life. Learning from the natural world, she took solace in its cyclicality.
The new songs exude nomadic independence: penned in her 1973 Boler trailer on a farm in Ontario, on a narrow boat in England, or in transit from one festival to another, letting lyrics stream freely from a jetlagged dream state. The result is uninhibited, raw, pure; it’s the sound of personal truth discovered in real time.
Don’t miss Cat Clyde at HI-FI on April 8th. GET TICKETS.
Marc Broussard: I’m Going Home / Trying To Do Right
Marc Broussard unveils two new singles, “I’m Going Home” and “Trying To Do Right, offering a deeper look into his anticipated forthcoming album, Chance Worth Taking – his first collection of all-original blues and soul songs, arriving April 17th on Joe Bonamassa’s KTBA Records. The Double Single “I’m Going Home” / “Trying To Do Right”, out now, feature the masterful fretwork of Joe Bonamassa, which perfectly complements Broussard’s signature vocal grit and emotive songwriting, further defining the renowned soul singer’s latest artistic chapter.
“I’m Going Home” builds on an infectious, steady groove and a lush, horn-infused arrangement driven by Bonamassa’s searing guitar riffs. The song takes flight on Broussard’s expressive vocals, creating a powerful, emphatic sound that mirrors the deep emotional stakes of his lyrics.
“‘I’m Going Home’ is one of those songs that speaks to my undying love for my beautiful wife,” Broussard explains. “I’d die without her. I wouldn’t even have the will to continue living. Joe played his butt off at every turn, which probably speaks to his love affair with the guitar.”
The slow-burning blues ballad “Trying To Do Right” opens with Bonamassa’s commanding guitar, setting a reflective tone. Broussard’s stirring vocals blend feeling and finesse, culminating in a confessional chorus. This delivery highlights the heartfelt sentiment pervading the song, while Bonamassa’s riveting guitar provides a rich, atmospheric weight throughout.
‘Trying To Do Right’ came in a flurry,” Broussard recalls. “I had to harken back to the earliest days of my relationship with my wife. I wasn’t always a good boyfriend—in fact, I was a terrible one in those early days. The regret is somewhat softened by the knowledge that I can draw on those memories for inspiration in my writing. Thanks to Joe for providing the added emotional emphasis.”
Both “I’m Going Home” and “Trying To Do Right” were co-written by Broussard and Calvin Turner, with the recording beginning when Turner sent him the instrumentals. Broussard explains, “These songs were both part of the initial batch Calvin and I wrote, which came together over 3 days in a bit of a writing frenzy. Calvin came up with the hook and arrangement for ‘Right,’ and like a good hunting dog, once I’m onto a scent, I’m gonna find it. I was a madman who couldn’t resist the pull of the writer’s room from sunup to sundown.”