New Music for June 2019

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Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real | Turn Off the News (Build a Garden)

Over the last few years, Lukas Nelson, the son of Willie Nelson, has been proving that his lineage is the least interesting part of his musical résumé, coaching Bradley Cooper and writing eight songs for the blockbuster A Star is Born in addition to touring ceaselessly with his group Promise of the Real, both as Neil Young’s backing band and as headliners on stages around the country. His latest album, Turn Off the News, might be his strongest entry yet. ”Lotta Fun,” which features vocals from Margo Price, is a laid-back ode to good times on the road, and the fiery “Something Real” makes for further proof that Nelson and his band are bona fide rock star material.

Essential Tracks: “Lotta Fun,” “Bad Case”