“Sugarcane” from TEXAS is premiering right now, April 30th, 2026, on our YouTube channel. One of our favorites from the new album. ‘I wrote this one on a walk in Austin from stories I heard from a friend in Memphis. By the end of the walk I had the lyrics memorized in my head.’ – CT.
Big thank you to @12inchmedia for bringing my vision to life again.
TEXAS drops at midnight, let’s go! #thecoldstares #memphis #texas #blues #bluesrock
TEXAS drops Friday, May 1st, 2026!
Thank you to @rockandbluesmuse for the review-
🔥 The Cold Stares – TEXAS 🔥
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.
#thecoldstares #modernbluesrock #bluesrock #newrelease @treshombrestoursupport @intrepidartists