Prepare to be captivated by the heartland rock sounds of Austin-based musician Rick Hornyak, and his new single, Continental Queen, from his highly anticipated sophomore LP titled Dandelion, set to be released on July 21. This track serves as a shining example of heartfelt americana, with Hornyak’s warm and soulful vocals leaving a lingering impact that resonates for days.
The journey of forming The Helltones has been a long one for guitarist/vocalist Darwin Siegaldoud. Raised in Santa Barbara, CA, he spent a year in Israel on a Kibbutz, where two Canadian neighbors taught him how to record music and how to make guitar playing a way of self-expression. After moving to Oakland and the collapse of his first band, he formed The Helltones with drummer Paul Bowman. Since forming, the group has released two albums and an EP, and are really starting to find their sound on their latest single “Every Time You Pick a Fight” from their upcoming LP Medusa.
“Featuring a spooky Beethoven-inspired piano, Brett’s eerie whooping creates a jingle for an increasingly desperate business. ‘Call us anytime at night,’ Brett sings. ‘Call us day or night.’
TUNE IN HERE
The terrible twosome – back on the airwaves – together again – playing stuff they love. Joined live from Maida Vale, which is down South, they proudly present – Jim Jones and his All Stars. It’s late, but it will be worth propping up those peepers, catch on Sounds if not.
While most new listeners of The Handsome Family might have been introduced courtesy of Wilco and later Phoebe Bridgers’ cover of “So Much Wine,” or their song “Far From Any Road” which was the opening theme for HBO’s True Detective season. However, older listeners have sworn patronage to this husband-wife duo for decades, making them one of the most cherished dark Americana duos this side of Low.
Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Rick Hornyak’s song “No Need To Pretend,” from his forthcoming album Dandelion, which is due to be released on July 21. Dandelion was produced by Rick Hornyak; recorded by Ron Flynt at Jumping Dog Studios; mixed by Stuart Sullivan at Wire Recording; and mastered by Jerry Tubb at Terra Nova Mastering in Austin. Its cover design was created by Josh Finto.