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Butch Walker released his highly anticipated seventh full-length album Afraid Of Ghostsvia Dangerbird Records last month to a massive response, with the album debuting at #1on the Top New Artist chart as well as in the Billboard Top 200 and #30 in overall digital albums. Now, Walker has announced a long-awaited headlining tour this spring, in addition to several appearances at SXSW next week, including Willie Nelson’s...
Watch + Share “Coming Home” Video, Peachtree Battle EP Out Now
Butch Walker wears many hats. From his early career as a hair metal guitarist to his prodigious songwriting and production resume (which includes work with Pink, Gavin DeGraw, and Weezer) to performing with Taylor Swift at the GRAMMY’s to his 6 full-length solo albums, it‘s likely that if you don’t love Butch Walker, you merely haven’t heard of him yet. But that is about to change.
Walker will join friend and fellow punk-rocker Ryan Adams for the October leg of Adams’ national tour, hitting Seattle, Chicago and St. Louis, among other cities. Expect to see Walker’s infectious live-wire energy, with his incredible instrumental abilities on display. Together he & Adams will be one thing: undeniable.
Walker’s recent EP Peachtree Battle perfects the balance between heartfelt imagery and pop hooks. Written while coming to terms with his father’s failing health and full of emotional intensity, sing-along “I’ve Been Waiting For This” encapsulates coming to terms with adulthood in Walker’s catchy style. “Favorite Son” continues to showcase his unique ability to lift a heavy subject matter with an upbeat melody, while “Coming Home” sets up introspection against the simplicity of strings and driving piano chords.
Recently the subject of a documentary entitled “Butch Walker: Out of Focus,” and called a “rock specialist in a pop world,” by Billboard, it becomes undeniably clear that Walker is continuing his rise, and only on his own terms.
Watch + Share “Coming Home” Video, Peachtree Battle EP Out Now
Butch Walker wears many hats. From his early career as a hair metal guitarist to his prodigious songwriting and production resume (which includes work with Pink, Gavin DeGraw, and Weezer) to performing with Taylor Swift at the GRAMMY’s to his 6 full-length solo albums, it‘s likely that if you don’t love Butch Walker, you merely haven’t heard of him yet. But that is about to change.
Walker will join friend and fellow punk-rocker Ryan Adams for the October leg of Adams’ national tour, hitting Seattle, Chicago and St. Louis, among other cities. Expect to see Walker’s infectious live-wire energy, with his incredible instrumental abilities on display. Together he & Adams will be one thing: undeniable.
Walker’s recent EP Peachtree Battle perfects the balance between heartfelt imagery and pop hooks. Written while coming to terms with his father’s failing health and full of emotional intensity, sing-along “I’ve Been Waiting For This” encapsulates coming to terms with adulthood in Walker’s catchy style. “Favorite Son” continues to showcase his unique ability to lift a heavy subject matter with an upbeat melody, while “Coming Home” sets up introspection against the simplicity of strings and driving piano chords.
Recently the subject of a documentary entitled “Butch Walker: Out of Focus,” and called a “rock specialist in a pop world,” by Billboard, it becomes undeniably clear that Walker is continuing his rise, and only on his own terms.
Watch + Share “Coming Home” Video, Peachtree Battle EP Out Now
Butch Walker wears many hats. From his early career as a hair metal guitarist to his prodigious songwriting and production resume (which includes work with Pink, Gavin DeGraw, and Weezer) to performing with Taylor Swift at the GRAMMY’s to his 6 full-length solo albums, it‘s likely that if you don’t love Butch Walker, you merely haven’t heard of him yet. But that is about to change.
Walker will join friend and fellow punk-rocker Ryan Adams for the October leg of Adams’ national tour, hitting Seattle, Chicago and St. Louis, among other cities. Expect to see Walker’s infectious live-wire energy, with his incredible instrumental abilities on display. Together he & Adams will be one thing: undeniable.
Walker’s recent EP Peachtree Battle perfects the balance between heartfelt imagery and pop hooks. Written while coming to terms with his father’s failing health and full of emotional intensity, sing-along “I’ve Been Waiting For This” encapsulates coming to terms with adulthood in Walker’s catchy style. “Favorite Son” continues to showcase his unique ability to lift a heavy subject matter with an upbeat melody, while “Coming Home” sets up introspection against the simplicity of strings and driving piano chords.
Recently the subject of a documentary entitled “Butch Walker: Out of Focus,” and called a “rock specialist in a pop world,” by Billboard, it becomes undeniably clear that Walker is continuing his rise, and only on his own terms.
Watch + Share “Coming Home” Video, Peachtree Battle EP Out Now
Butch Walker wears many hats. From his early career as a hair metal guitarist to his prodigious songwriting and production resume (which includes work with Pink, Gavin DeGraw, and Weezer) to performing with Taylor Swift at the GRAMMY’s to his 6 full-length solo albums, it‘s likely that if you don’t love Butch Walker, you merely haven’t heard of him yet. But that is about to change.
Walker will join friend and fellow punk-rocker Ryan Adams for the October leg of Adams’ national tour, hitting Seattle, Chicago and St. Louis, among other cities. Expect to see Walker’s infectious live-wire energy, with his incredible instrumental abilities on display. Together he & Adams will be one thing: undeniable.
Walker’s recent EP Peachtree Battle perfects the balance between heartfelt imagery and pop hooks. Written while coming to terms with his father’s failing health and full of emotional intensity, sing-along “I’ve Been Waiting For This” encapsulates coming to terms with adulthood in Walker’s catchy style. “Favorite Son” continues to showcase his unique ability to lift a heavy subject matter with an upbeat melody, while “Coming Home” sets up introspection against the simplicity of strings and driving piano chords.
Recently the subject of a documentary entitled “Butch Walker: Out of Focus,” and called a “rock specialist in a pop world,” by Billboard, it becomes undeniably clear that Walker is continuing his rise, and only on his own terms.
Watch + Share “Coming Home” Video, Peachtree Battle EP Out Now
Butch Walker wears many hats. From his early career as a hair metal guitarist to his prodigious songwriting and production resume (which includes work with Pink, Gavin DeGraw, and Weezer) to performing with Taylor Swift at the GRAMMY’s to his 6 full-length solo albums, it‘s likely that if you don’t love Butch Walker, you merely haven’t heard of him yet. But that is about to change.
Walker will join friend and fellow punk-rocker Ryan Adams for the October leg of Adams’ national tour, hitting Seattle, Chicago and St. Louis, among other cities. Expect to see Walker’s infectious live-wire energy, with his incredible instrumental abilities on display. Together he & Adams will be one thing: undeniable.
Walker’s recent EP Peachtree Battle perfects the balance between heartfelt imagery and pop hooks. Written while coming to terms with his father’s failing health and full of emotional intensity, sing-along “I’ve Been Waiting For This” encapsulates coming to terms with adulthood in Walker’s catchy style. “Favorite Son” continues to showcase his unique ability to lift a heavy subject matter with an upbeat melody, while “Coming Home” sets up introspection against the simplicity of strings and driving piano chords.
Recently the subject of a documentary entitled “Butch Walker: Out of Focus,” and called a “rock specialist in a pop world,” by Billboard, it becomes undeniably clear that Walker is continuing his rise, and only on his own terms.
Butch Walker has announced his highly anticipated seventh full-length album Afraid Of Ghosts, out February 3 via Dangerbird Records. With his remarkably diverse resume that includes everything from guitar god to GRAMMY and CMA nominated producer, Walker's new LP shows both skill and tenderness. The production was helmed by Ryan Adams at his PAX AM Studios in LA along with friends & special guests Johnny Depp and Bob Mould. With gritty hints of folk, pop and rock, Afraid Of Ghosts weaves a journey through life, love, death and everything in between.
The album opens with title track “Afraid of Ghosts” which finds Walker attempting to come to terms with his demons over spare acoustic guitar notes and accordion chords, while the gentle doo-wop of “How Are Things Love” brings both the artist and the listener back in time. “Bed On Fire” takes things back up a notch as haunting strings and electric guitar build to a chill-inducing distorted crescendo.
First album single “Chrissie Hynde” wistfully recounts the legendary Pretenders frontwoman’s voice coming through the speakers, over a combination of acoustic and electric guitar, piano and a solitary drumbeat, captivating as always with Walker’s effortlessly unique vocals. The track is available to post and share HERE, and on iTunes as an instant-grat MP3 w/ Afraid Of Ghosts pre-order now!
Throughout his career, Butch Walker has always inspired with his infectious yet never over-bearing sense of melody. He joins his friend Ryan Adams on the road this fall for a nationwide tour. Together he & Adams will be one thing: undeniable.
Butch Walker‘s highly anticipated seventh full-length album Afraid Of Ghosts is releasedtoday via Dangerbird Records! Produced by fellow GRAMMY nominee Ryan Adams and recorded at Adams’ PAX AM Studios in LA, the album features friends & special guests including Bob Mould and Johnny Depp.
Walker spent a year writing the reflective Afraid of Ghosts, which was then recorded in just four days exactly one year after the passing of his father, Big Butch. With gritty hints of folk, pop and rock, the album weaves a journey through life, love, death and everything in between, highlighting Walker’s effortless skill with a melody. In addition to this talent as a songwriter, Walker is a captivating performer. In an acoustic video of the title track for Paste Magazine, Walker enchants the viewer using just a few piano chords and his distinctive voice. The album is now streaming in full with Billboard Magazine.
Click HERE to watch and share the new “Afraid of Ghosts” (Live Acoustic at RubyRed Productions) video unveiled with Paste Magazine!
Walker recently wrapped a US tour supporting Ryan Adams with four triumphant, sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall and Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, where he demonstrated his talent and charisma. PopDose called Butch’s set “an appealingly stripped down set of emotional, nostalgia-tinged pop” and Performer Mag called Adams & Walker “perfect touring companion(s).” Exclaim lauded Walker’s “lighthearted approach to heavy, emotional music.”
It is this bold & tender spirit, which Walker has shown to crowds across the country, which undeniably buoys Afraid of Ghosts.
Butch Walker‘s highly anticipated seventh full-length album Afraid Of Ghosts, will be released February 3 via Dangerbird Records. Produced by recent fellow GRAMMY nominee Ryan Adams at his PAX AM Studios in LA, the album features friends & special guests including Bob Mould and Johnny Depp. Available on iTunes, the pre-order includes 5 instant-grat tracks.
Walker spent a year writing the reflective Afraid of Ghosts and four days recording, exactly one year after the passing of his father. Walker’s father “Big Butch” was his best friend, confidante and the inspiration for many of his creations, including “Father’s Day.” While playing the song for first time audiences across the country, Walker’s dedication and the track itself resonated deeply with listeners. In addition to the latest Afraid of Ghost offering, Walker also recently revealed his acoustic take of the smoldering “Bed On Fire.”
“Father’s Day” premiered with the Wall Street Journal
and is available to post and share HERE!
Walker recently wrapped a US tour supporting Ryan Adams with four triumphant sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall and Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. Both recorded and live, Walker has proved to crowds across the country his undeniable spirit. With his remarkably diverse resume that includes everything from captivating solo performer to GRAMMY and CMA nominated producer, Walker’s new LP shows both skill and tenderness.
Butch Walker‘s highly anticipated seventh full-length album Afraid Of Ghosts, will be released February 3 via Dangerbird Records. Following the understated infectiousness of “21+” and title track “Afraid of Ghosts,” Butch delved into deeper and grittier territory with his sultry single “Bed On Fire,” recently shared online. Now, he unleashes the song’s spellbinding visual companion, filmed in Joshua Tree, CA and directed by Magdalena Wosinska and Snake. Their “Bed On Fire” mini-film has a woozy, dreamlike feel whose narrative staggers from biker gangs in sprawling desert vistas to corpse-painted attackers at a party. The visual metaphors serve to transform the track from siren song to murder ballad, albeit one in which the corpse-bride exacts her bloody revenge. This cinematic, warped Western that stars three generations of Walker men – Butch, his father “Big Butch” (snapshot in the truck), and his son Jamie Blue – is not to be missed.
Butch said of the video, “It's a wild ride so buckle up. Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it. Enjoy the madness.“
The “Bed On Fire” video premiered with SPIN and is available to post & shareHERE!
Afraid of Ghosts was produced by recent fellow GRAMMY nominee Ryan Adams at his PAX AM Studios in LA along with friends & special guests including Bob Mould and Johnny Depp. The album is available on iTunes, and pre-order includes 4 instant-grat tracks. With his remarkably diverse resume that includes everything from captivating solo performer to GRAMMY and CMA nominated producer, Walker’s new LP shows both skill and tenderness. Walker recently wrapped a US tour supporting Ryan Adams with four triumphant sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall and Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. Both recorded and live, Walker has proved to crowds across the country his undeniable spirit.
Butch Walker‘s highly anticipated seventh full-length album Afraid Of Ghosts, will be released February 3 via Dangerbird Records. The production was helmed by Ryan Adams at his PAX AM Studios in LA along with friends & special guests, including Bob Mould and Johnny Depp. With gritty hints of folk, pop and rock, Afraid Of Ghosts weaves a journey through life, love, death and everything in between.
Throughout his career, Butch Walker has always inspired with his infectious yet never over-bearing sense of melody, across the boundaries of genre. Having previously revealed pared-down title track “Afraid of Ghosts” and then “21+ “ (featuring Johnny Depp on guitar), Walker today delves into the heavier, sultry rock of “Bed On Fire”. Premiering today on VICE’s Noisey, the track is also available on iTunes as one of 4 instant-grat tracks w/ Afraid of Ghosts pre-order now!
“Bed On Fire” is available to post & share HERE!
With his remarkably diverse resume that includes everything from guitar god to GRAMMY and CMA nominated producer, Walker’s new LP shows both skill and tenderness. Walker recently wrapped a US tour supporting Ryan Adams with four triumphant sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall and Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.