The Cold Stares Release 'Mortality Blues'

Out on September 6 via Mascot Records - Pre-order the limited edition marble LP or CD now!

The Cold Stares have released “Mortality Blues,” the latest single from their highly anticipated seventh studio album, ‘The Southern,’ set to drop on September 6th via Mascot Records. An eerie, modern Delta blues track played on singer-guitarist Chris Tapp’s resonator guitar, the haunting song is infused with Southern imagery and thematics, drawing on the mythos of legendary blues guitarist Robert Johnson.

“I had Robert Johnson on my mind for a couple songs on this album,” Tapp shares. “I had read a few biographies that recently came out, and it always seemed Robert was doing his best to stay alive in a time where it wasn’t necessarily easy. The song is my contemporary version of my delta blues influences, and is about looking around and seeing others take risk with mortality, while you are doing your best just to stay alive.”

Known for their electrifying blend of blues-rock, The Cold Stares delve deep into their Southern roots with this poignant track that highlights their Delta blues influences. Tapp is a cancer survivor, and it’s hard not to read into some of the lyrics on “Mortality Blues” and not think of his brave journey. “I can’t see how some folks set their mind on dying/When I’m doing my best, just to stay alive,” Tapp howls. Featuring fuzzed-out guitars, Zep-style riffs, and fleet-fingered Cream-style improvisations, the song captures the raw essence of Delta blues while adding a contemporary twist.

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