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New album Texas out May 1st 2026!

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TEXAS drops Friday, May 1st, 2026!
Thank you to @rockandbluesmuse for the review-
đŸ”„ The Cold Stares – TEXAS đŸ”„
The verdict is in — Texas is being called “their most compelling recorded moment.”
“Regardless of the reasons that helped The Cold Stares and frontman Chris Tapp create this roaring, blues rocking collection, it connects.”
“The songs are some of his finest and the band is tautly energized with lean and mean production.”
“Whether it was the state’s expansive mileage, the hot weather or iconic studio location, the band cooks.”
“Tapp’s singing has developed into a matured, distinctive aspect of the group’s appeal.”
“The riff driven ‘Out of Love’ and ‘Queen of Hearts’
 show that these guys are fired up.”
Recorded in Austin, Texas at the legendary Bud’s Recording Services, this album captures the spirit, grit, and freedom that inspired it.
New album Texas by The Cold Stares

#thecoldstares #modernbluesrock #bluesrock #newrelease @treshombrestoursupport @intrepidartists

Ways in Thirds

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Trying to make 3 completely different projects at one time, in multiple locations, and still keep them connected for the final album was a daunting task. The songs cover everything from the heroin epidemic “White Girl”, to John the Baptist “Ain’t the One”, to southern gothic stories “Jackson Mississippi, to betrayal “I Was A Fool” which you are hearing us mix here. “I Was A Fool” is on the blues EP section and was cut using the same mic #howlingwolf used. First time I’ve got straight strat for a track, as usually it’s just not thick enough for the two piece thing. Love the end result and hope you will too.

SXSW announces third wave of Showcase artists

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Very excited to be performing at SXSW this year and no less the best showcase of the week at Lambert’s Austin March 13th 8pm! Some heavy rockers from the Small Stone Records camp will be tearing the roof off the place! We’ll be announcing the surrounding tour dates in the next couple weeks.

Spotify curators add “The Great Unknown” to their playlist “All New Rock!”

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We are excited to announce that the curators at @spotify have added our new single “The Great Unknown” to one of the best rock playlists on Spotify “All New Rock”. The playlist features our friends #blackpistolfire and tracks by #rivalsons and #theraconteurs “The Great Unknown” is also featured in @joebonamassa playlist “Getting Through 2018 Blues” and Spotify’s “Funky, Heavy, Bluesy” and was @classicrockmag “Track of the Week” Check it out in our bio and please add it to your digital library today!