I’ll be honest, I normally don’t post press releases as I get so many every single day. And I like to keep the post related to stuff in my Collection (except for the New Releases obviously). However, this one I am posting because they were kind enough to send me a copy of the album on CD. I’ve had it for a couple of weeks and I have to say, it is pretty great. It is a mixture of Folk, Roots Rock with a lot of Country thrown in. What is great about it is the fact their are two singer which keeps the album interesting along with the great song lyrics which tell some pretty incredible stories. An album that is definitely outside my comfort zone, but one I have enjoyed immensely since I received it. Here is the press release information below so you can learn a little more about them…check it out if you get a chance.
Produced by Brad Cook (MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats) it marks a major sonic leap for lifelong friends Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman, the Austin based duo known for their signature intertwined vocals and relentless touring alongside acts like Noah Kahan and Dave Matthews Band.
Big buzz building with Rolling Stone stating “Heat of July is as much about leaving a comfort zone as it is about seeing the world through a windshield,”Austin Chronicle comparing them to Mt Joy and Caamp and exclaimed they have a “western twinge distinct to the lone star state” alongside previous support from FLOOD MAGAZINE andWhiskey Riff who stated, “If you’re not listening to Briscoe yet, then I suggest you change that.” making it their buzziest album yet!
The road was where the duo wrote the album, as they traveled across North America, playing everywhere from Canada to Cancun. It is also a snapshot of the major shifts in Philip and Truett’s lives, as they both married their longtime partners in the wake of West Of It All’s success — whose accolades included hitting Top 40 on the Triple A chart and #25 on the Americana Singles chart with “The Well”
| “They share an easygoing sway with folk-pop acts like Mt. Joy and Caamp, but the duo’s instrumentation is infused with a western twinge distinct to the lone star state, not quite country and note quite folk” – THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE “A delightfully anthemic blast of countrified indie folk, it’ll be a must-add to any Summer road trip playlists for fans of Noah Kahan and Medium Build.” HOLLER “The deeply personal track [“Roughnecks”] about the duo’s laboring Texan ancestors feels even more ripe for any future dates with recent tourmates Dave Matthews or Noah Kahan.” FLOOD MAGAZINE “If you’re not listening to Briscoe yet, then I suggest you change that.” Whiskey Riff |
| Friday September 19- Today, Texas country folk rock band Briscoe, released Heat Of July, via ATO Records. The Brad Cook (MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats) produced album, marks a major sonic leap for lifelong friends Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman, the Austin based duo known for their signature intertwined vocals and relentless touring alongside acts like Noah Kahan and Dave Matthews Band. The band recently premiered their newest single “Saving Grace” steeped in emotion and rich with harmony, the song captures the singular experience of loving someone in a way unlike anything you’ve ever known. Rolling Stone Magazine premiered the single exclusively in an in depth profile of the band, where they praised the album, stating “Heat of July is as much about leaving a comfort zone as it is about seeing the world through a windshield.” “It’s about that feeling that’s almost too good to be true – and doing everything you can to hold onto it,” says band co-founder Truett Heintzelman on the single “Saving Grace”. “With its anthemic, harmony-filled chorus, we hope everyone is lucky enough to have a similar experience of their own.” Briscoe are out on a headline tour across the U.S. this fall and will perform at Austin City Limits Festival in October. Full tour dates below. Working with Cook, Briscoe assembled a “folk supergroup” of musicians for the album, including Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) , and studio musicians who have performed with artists including Bon Iver, Houndmouth, and Hiss Golden Messenger. With sweeping arrangements and vivid storytelling, the album elevates Briscoe’s raw, rootsy foundation into a polished folk-rock masterwork. A new sound for a fully-formed duo chasing down a broader horizon. The duo wrote the album while on the road, as they traveled across North America, playing everywhere from Canada to Cancun. “We learned how to write music from behind the wheel,” Philip says, thinking back to the show-filled schedule that helped transform Briscoe from Texas’ best-kept secret into national torchbearers of timeless American Roots. Adding, “Coming up with melodies in our heads, without a guitar or piano nearby, was a necessity for us during those tours. We were on the road so much that we had to become more mobile with the creative process.” It is also a snapshot of the major shifts in Philip and Truett’s lives, as they both married their longtime partners in the wake of West Of It All’ssuccess — whose accolades included hitting Top 40 on the Triple A chart and #25 on the Americana Singles chart with “The Well” – and thoughts of family lingered as they traveled across North America and penned the album while on the road and on their many road trips through the desert of Arizona. Heat of July is inspired by the brutal summer heat of West Texas in title, but offers a wide-angle view of the American landscape and shares their journey, both geographic (Lupton is an ex geology student) and emotional — Heat of July celebrates two great friends at their creative peak, and a band stepping confidently into its next chapter. “I studied geology, so driving through Arizona is like me being a kid in a candy store,” says Philip. “We’ll always write songs inspired by that landscape, but we’ve learned how to tell more personal stories with our music, too. We’re talking about our wives, our relationships, and our family trees. We’re really wearing our hearts on our sleeves when we’re writing.” There’s more touring up ahead, of course, with dates through August and September including Americanafest in September and an appearance at Austin City Limits festival in October. More commitments that will take Briscoe away from the lives they’ve built in Texas. Heat of July may be the band’s next ticket out of town, but it’s also a love letter to the landscape that first inspired Truett and Philip to write songs. The road goes on forever… but for Briscoe, the road always leads back home, too. It is also a showcase for a pair of songwriters who’ve learned to grow without leaving their foundations behind. As they prepare for another packed year of touring, Heat of July stands as both a powerful travelogue and a heartfelt tribute to the people and places that continue to inspire and anchor them to this day. |
| TRACKLIST Saving Grace Arizona Shining Roughnecks Heat of July Escudilla Adeline Blue Eyes and Red Wine Leaving California Flashlights in the canyon Free Mexican Eagles Is this where |
| TOUR DATES Oct 3 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Music Festival Oct 3 – Austin, TX – The Continental Club (ACL Fest Nights)* Oct 17 – Austin, TX – Central Machine Works Oct 25 – Port Aransas, TX – Sip Yard Oct 30 – Houston, TX – House of Blues~ Nov 1 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge~ Nov 4 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren~ Nov 5 – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour~ Nov 6 – San Diego, CA – SOMA~ Nov 7 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory~ Nov 8 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater~ Nov 9 – Folsom, CA – Folsom Saloon Nov 12 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall~ Nov 14 – Vancouver, BC – The Commodore Ballroom~ Nov 15 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDO~ Nov 16 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom~ Nov 17 – Boise, ID – The Knitting Factory~ Nov 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Commonwealth Room~ Nov 20 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre^ Nov 21 – Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre^ Nov 22 – Manitou Springs, CO – Lulu’s Downstairs^ Dec 4 – Tyler, TX – Stanley’s BBQ Dec 5 – Waco, TX – The Backyard Dec 6 – San Antonio, TX – Sam’s Burger Joint *w/ Leon III + w/ Miles Miller ~ supporting The 502s ^ w/ Nathaniel Riley |
2 Loud 2 Old Music 
Who knows John they could be the next big thing. (Probably better than “Youngblud”)
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You never know. I think Yungblud’s cover of Kiss I Was Made For Loving You was pretty awesome though.
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Can’t stand that little Johnny Depp looking goof! LOL
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Ha! That is too bad as he is about to be everywhere. The old guard is embracing him as Ozzy was a fan and now apparently Aerosmith as they are doing songs together.
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Honestly I don’t know a single person besides you who likes him. Tim and Matt and I were disparaging the new Aerosmith yesterday. Of all the Japanese imports and singles and EPs I own, it might be the first time I EVER skip an Aerosmith release.
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I didn’t say I liked him. I haven’t even heard the Aerosmith song. I do like the Kiss cover, but that is it so far. I’m merely saying he is catching on.
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Popularity usually makes me like artists even less lol. I am sure I will pass on the Aerosmith EP.
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That’s pretty good stuff. I’ll give the whole thing a spin tomorrow.
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Nice! I didn’t know if any of the regular readers would find it worth a listen. Glad to hear you enjoyed those two tracks.
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Years ago I used to be really into the Americana/independent country genres. I don’t keep up with it near as much as I used to but I do try to check in once in awhile with it.
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That is cool. Learn something new each day! I hope you enjoy.
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