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The Cold Stares: Blues chameleon
“In the purest Southern tradition, while leaving enough freedom to put on his personal touch, THE COLD STARES makes a true declaration of love to the state that has seen many of its influences born. With “Texas”, the combo pays a vibrant and intense tribute to those who partly forge its Blues Rock between a life-giving modernity and a great respect for the foundations. This new effort may not be his most striking record, but it is obviously the most neat and subtle.”
Read more|The Cold Stares live show review at rocknforce.com
“Sugarcane” from TEXAS is on Youtube!
“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
New album Texas out May 1st 2026!
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