Their latest release Ways features thirteen tracks illustrative of the musical maelstrom these two musicians conjure; the wall of sound conjured by two musicians impress live attendees without fail. Mullins and Tapp boast an impressive discography, but show no signs of slowing down – Ways is the band’s most fully realized effort yet and demonstrates continued exponential songwriting growth.
Read more here–>> Review by Garth Thomas – thehollywooddigest.com
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“Into Black” video – World Premiere coming soon!
November 15th our new video for the single “Into Black” will premiere on the @classicrockmag website. The following week on November 22nd the single officially drops worldwide. Thanks to everyone at radio stations around the globe that are already spinning “Into Black” and of course @kroq 106.7 Los Angeles
Video directed and filmed by our friend Alex Morgan.
If you haven’t heard our new album “WAYS” check it out!
Heavy Blues Duo The Cold Stares Dissect Their New Album ‘Ways’
Consisting of musicians Chris Tapp (guitar and vocals) and Brian Mullins (drums), Evansville Indiana’s The Cold Stares play some unavoidably catchy blues-rock that’s been turning heads at an increasing rate since the band’s inception in 2012. Today, as the duo continue to celebrate the October 18th release of their latest studio recording, WAYS, via AntiFragile Music (find pre-save/order options here), we’re thrilled to exclusively share Chris Tapp’s track-by-track rundown of each of the album’s thirteen stupendous songs.
Excerpt from Sax & Violins Blues Feature of The Cold Stares by Christopher Gonda
Out today! Check out the explosive new album from The Cold Stares “Ways”.
Out today! Check out the explosive new album from The Cold Stares “Ways”. All digital links HERE – > WAYS
CD’s and Vinyl coming soon!
LAST FEW HOURS TO PRESAVE!
LAST FEW HOURS TO PRESAVE!
Hey fans please take a moment to presave “WAYS” on the link below. If you are using Spotify or one of the streaming services it costs you ZERO to presave the album but it can help us so much tomorrow on release day to get into the charts and playlists! Click the link below to do so and you get a free unreleased track “What Happened to You” on a link when it’s completed. Takes 30 seconds! PRESAVE HERE!
Interview with 95.7 about the band and the new album. Thanks to 95.7 The Rock and Spence for having us-
We can confirm this morning that The Cold Stares will be joining Joe Bonamassa in 2020…
We can confirm this morning that The Cold Stares will be joining Joe Bonamassa in 2020 for the Blues Alive At Sea in Europe. Very honored to be part of such an amazing lineup and see our fans from Italy, France and Spain!
For more information check out- https://www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bluesaliveatsea/
This Friday October 4th…
This Friday October 4th “I Was A Fool” the first single from “WAYS BLUE” drops. The BLUE EP features-
“I Was A Fool”
“Going Down Easy”
“Ways”
And “Headstone Blues”.
Recorded at legendary Sam Phillips studio in Memphis Tennessee, the full BLUE EP comes out Friday October 11th.
“Might As Well Die”, the first single from…
“Might As Well Die”, the first single from the 2nd EP of the “Ways” album, “Ways White”, releases tonight at midnight. The song was recorded after the album was finished, and released on social media as a B-side for our fans. After the overwhelming response to the song, our label asked to add it to the record. We felt like it fit in nicely in the dark ballad and southern feel of WAYS WHITE. A special song to me as a songwriter, not really written to be heard- but connecting with so many people. We hope you will stream and share with your friends tomorrow- “Might as Well Die” by The Cold Stares
Might As Well Die
I was standing at the water’s edge
Wondering how it felt drown
Rather you tie me to cinder block
And send me on my way down
Then to tell me that I’ve lost my love
And have to say goodbye
My sun rises and sets in her eyes
And I know, lord I know, deep inside
I might as well die, might as well put me in the ground and say your goodbye,
In the sweet by and by, Lord knows if I can’t have her love, I might as well die
She held the key that opened up my cell
She sat me free and cared for me
She never asked about the scars I bore
Or the places I had seen
So find yourself a firing squad
And a tall oak tree
If you can’t see well enough to shoot me down
String me up, swing me high and set me free
Cause I might as well die, might as well put me in the ground and say your goodbye
In the sweet by and by, Lord knows if I can’t have her love, I might as well die
If you haven’t heard …
If you haven’t heard the first installment of our new album WAYS check out the link for “Into Black” off of the WAYS BLACK EP!
The Cold Stares Video of “Any Way the Wind Blows”
Hey, All! If you haven’t had the chance please check out our video for “Any Way The Wind Blows” off the WAYS BLACK EP!