Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts have exciting news for their fans: the release of their second album, Rogue To Redemption, scheduled to drop on August 30th via Gypsy Rose Records.
Tuk Smith is a rock’n’roll stalwart from rural Georgia, known for his work with the Biters and his solo endeavours. Now based in Nashville, Smith continues to carve his own path with his label, Gypsy Rose Records. His passion for creating meaningful music is evident in his latest work.
“I want to do something that means something to people,” Tuk says, “because a lot of shit nowadays is so disposable and so plastic. I just don’t connect with that. I’d like to do things that impact people positively. It’s a weird time on the planet, so to have songs about hope, but not be cheesy about it, it’s something I think we need with songwriting. That’s the kind of music I want to hear.”
Produced by Tuk and mixed by Chris Dugan (Green Day, Iggy Pop, U2), Rogue To Redemption is a blend of Thin Lizzy, 90s power pop, and melody-driven punk. The album is a testament to Tuk’s experiences, channelling the storytelling prowess of artists like Tom Petty, Phil Lynott, and Bruce Springsteen.
“I was dropped from a label, nobody would sign me,” Tuk recalls. “No booking agent would touch me. I had to figure out how to make my own records. I’ve always worked with other mentors, writers, and producers, so for me to make this myself was a big leap of faith, because… you know, you might screw it up!”
Rogue To Redemption will be available on CD, vinyl (including limited silver and purple variants), digitally, and as part of several merch bundles. Pre-orders are open now.
New Single “Blood On The Stage” Released
In conjunction with the album announcement, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts have released a new single, “Blood On The Stage”. Listen to it here.
Rogue To Redemption Track Listing:
- Take The Long Way
- Glorybound
- End Of An Era
- Still A Dreamer
- Little Renegade
- Blood On The Stage
- Lost Boy
- Down The Road
- Rogue To Redemption
- When The Party’s Over
UK Tour Dates
UK fans can look forward to a special run of album launch gigs starting August 29th. Tickets are on sale now.
Dates:
- Thu 29th Aug – WOLVERHAMPTON The Giffard Arms
- Fri 30th Aug – NOTTINGHAM Rock City
- Sat 31st Aug – LONDON Cart & Horses
- Sun 1st Sep – BRIGHTON Prince Albert
For more tour dates, including shows in Spain, France, and Japan, visit Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts’ official site.
