It was perhaps inevitable that with a surname like that, Texas troubadour Collin Herring would receive some love from Mad Mackerel.

But putting trivialities aside, what we have to share with you is Herring’s first studio effort in nearly five years called Some Knives, and due for release on May 13th.

Over the course of eleven moving tracks, the record is an emotional ride. It is a beautiful trip, not only shrouded with dark corners, doubt and fear, but also dappled with light and a shimmering sense of hope throughout, that stylistically traverse through rock, alt-country and even touches of power-pop and psychedelia.

Have a listen to the tense build of the rocky Psychopaths…

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