THE WALLFLOWERS
EXIT WOUNDS
Alternative pioneers The Wallflowers return for their first album in nearly a decade with Exit Wounds, delivering a brand-new but authentically ’90s set. With frontman Jakob Dylan’s iconic vocals in fine form, this latest batch of roots-rock poetry wears its emotional scars like a badge of honor. (Available July 9.)
IDA MAE
CLICK CLICK DOMINO
Writing from the backseat of a tour van, Nashville-by- way-of-London duo Ida Mae explore the vast, conflicting nature of America in their second album, Click Click Domino. Intimate, cobblestoned Brit-folk combines with a speeding tractor trailer of hard rock—an apt study in cultural contrast. (Available July 16.)
CHASE BRYANT
UPBRINGING
Former pop-country hitmaker Chase Bryant wrestles back his creative identity in the long-awaited debut, Upbringing, completing a harrowing journey that included a suicide attempt in 2018. Produced by Jon Randall, the Texas guitar slinger presents an empathetic side of Lone-Star swagger. (Available July 16.)
NEEDTOBREATHE
NTO THE MYSTERY
Needtobreathe mine humanity’s darkest hour with Into the Mystery, finding inspiration and soul in the acclaimed rock band’s eighth studio album. Working in pandemic seclusion from a cabin in Columbia, Tennessee, they keep the faith with help from Carrie Underwood, Natalie Hemby and more. (Available July 30.)