Southern alt-rocker Austin Meade is in the midst of a banner year. With performances at majorUS festivals like Lollapalooza and Louder Than Life still to come this summer, the Fort Worthnative has spent the month of May on the road opening for hard rock heavy hitters Godsmack +I Prevail! Now, Meade is ready to once again welcome fans into his sharp-witted narrativeuniverse with the release of his new single, “BLACKOUT”!The new song showcases a more modern rock sound compared to past hits from the outspokensinger/songwriter, as well as sleek, eclectic production. But of course, at the heart of”BLACKOUT,” there’s Meade’s signature brand of introspective, self-deprecating commentarypacked into massive hooks.Commenting on the new song, Austin Meade shares, “Blackout is how the last decade of my lifehas felt. It’s as honest as a small-town Texas boy can get, and I think it’s a song that a lot ofpeople can relate to. I’m ready for this new chapter of music and the opportunities that comewith it.”Austin Meade released his new studio album, ‘Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind,’ on October 14,2022, and ended last year as the support act for legendary blues rockers ZZ Top in thefall/winter. The follow-up to 2020’s ‘Black Sheep,’ the new LP is a 19-track concept record, ledby singles like “Varsity Type,” “Red Roof Estates,” and “Rosé Romance.” Meanwhile, the leadsingle off the aforementioned Black Sheep, “Happier Alone” has amassed over 50 millionstreams in the US alone. See below for a complete list of shows!
