Hailing from Evansville, Indiana, but steeped in the Southern roots of Western Kentucky, Chris Tapp and Brian Mullins of The Cold Stares infuse "Coming Home" with a raw, unapologetic energy that’s impossible to ignore.
Back with their latest single, it's a gritty, soulful testament to everything that makes this blues-rock trio so electrifying. You're drawn towards their gravitational pull from the first strum of the guitar. Tapp’s playing is drenched in character and passion, each note resonating with the kind of emotion that can only come from a place deep within. His vocals, textured and reverberating, spill over with intensity, driving home the song’s themes of resilience and redemption. You can feel the weight of every word, and it’s clear that this band plays with heart.
Mullins on drums is no less impressive, with a rhythm section that growls and rumbles beneath the surface, providing the perfect counterbalance to Tapp’s searing guitar work. There’s a unity in their performance, a seamless blending of talents that still allows each member to shine individually. It’s a delicate balance that few bands can achieve, but The Cold Stares make it look easy.
"Coming Home" is a powerful slice of modern blues-rock that pays homage to the band's Southern heritage while pushing the genre forward. With fuzzed-out guitars, Zeppelin-esque riffs, and nods to the Delta blues, it’s a track that feels both timeless and fresh.
The Cold Stares have once again proven that they’re a force to be reckoned with, delivering a song that’s as emotionally charged as it is musically impressive. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer, "Coming Home" is sure to leave you wanting more leading up to the release of their forthcoming album, "The Southern," come September.
Welcome to Buzz, The Cold Stares! We're loving the energy you've brought forth with "Coming Home." Can you please walk us through its inspiration and what the song means to you personally?
I wrote it after we had been on tour in Europe for a bit, we had returned home for a bit and I had to head down to KY for a day to take care of some taxes, see some old friends and places that took me back to my youth. Coming Home is about the feeling that arrives when you return back to your roots.
How would you say your Kentucky roots shape your sound; especially on this new single?
Probably more than anything it helped shaped the story telling aspect of my writing, and to the keep the language in the blue collar realm so we all know what I’m getting at. I love language and the flowery notes that speaking southern can raise, but at the end of the day you have to connect to the listener.
Blending traditional blues with a modern rock edge, how do you balance staying true to your roots while evolving your sound?
I just try to be myself, and make sure I’m speaking in an honest voice of my background and experiences. Not a huge fan of modern rock, but rock and blues both are extremely important to who I am.
Your lyrics often delve into themes of resilience and redemption. How do these themes reflect your own personal journeys, both as musicians and individuals?
Well, I don’t think you can write about troubles without over coming some. We’ve had our share, and I’m sure it helps to connect with others who’ve dealt with the same. We’ve not all found the love of our lives, but we’ve all lost someone we loved. Sometimes sharing mutual sorrow is easier than joy.
What can fans expect from your upcoming album "The Southern," and how does "Coming Home" set the tone for what’s to come?
Coming Home is just a piece of the tapestry, and the Southern album’s both reflect a whole of experiences of what being southern means to us, redemption and reflection both.
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