BLACK STONE CHERRY’s Follow-Up To ‘Celebrate’ EP Is ‘Already Done’: ‘It’s Just Gotta Be Mixed’
Black Stone Cherry guitarist Ben Wells says the band has completed a second EP to follow this year’s “Celebrate”; it now needs mixing. The update signals that more new music could arrive before the band would typically finish a full album and its extended touring cycle.
Wells said Chris Robertson and engineer Jordan Westfall are expected to mix the songs soon, while the band continues developing riffs and other ideas. The group aims to keep its familiar sound while allowing room to branch out. Robertson said releasing two EPs lets the band share concise batches of music more often, reflecting how quickly audiences consume new releases and the long cycle of recording and touring an album.
In short
- Black Stone Cherry’s follow-up EP is recorded and awaiting mixing.
- The band is still writing riffs for future songs.
- Two EPs allow more frequent, concise releases.
Explained simply
Black Stone Cherry are a rock band from Kentucky, made up of vocalist and guitarist Chris Robertson, guitarist Ben Wells, bassist Steve Jewell and drummer John-Fred Young. They have released a series of studio albums and tour regularly.
An EP is a shorter release than a full album, usually containing only a handful of songs. Bands can use EPs to put out new music between albums, while recording and touring for a full album can take longer.
The band has said it wants to keep the sound listeners know while leaving room to try new ideas. Releasing music in shorter batches may give listeners new songs more often and let the band share work without waiting for a full album cycle.
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