Southern California rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return with ‘Keep Myself Clean‘, the final track to be released ahead of their forthcoming studio album ‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes‘, due out August 22nd via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Rival Sons), the single is available now on all major streaming platforms.
‘Keep Myself Clean‘ is a grimy, slow-burning rocker that finds the band digging into their heaviest themes yet. With gritty guitar tones, a swampy groove, and a vocal delivery packed with hard-earned truth, the song delivers a raw warning against the destructive pull of fast living.
“‘Keep Myself Clean‘ came together in Savannah from a few different ideas, with Dave Cobb’s brilliance shaping an entirely new concept,” says guitarist Henry James. “It was raw, menacing, and powerful—Dave even plays a few guitar tracks on it. We rolled tape with that energy still fresh in our fingers.”
“Lyrically, it’s a cautionary tale inspired by life in the fast lane,” he continues. “It warns of the risks of chasing the next party or fix, and how that path can lead people we know down some dark roads. That chaos matched the vibe in the room when we cut the track. We’re honoured to share it with the world.”
The release follows a powerful string of singles from ‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes‘, including the haunting ‘Dark Angel‘, the swaggering ‘Better Of Me‘, the electrifying ‘Highway‘,” the reflective ‘Ashes in the Snow‘, the smouldering ‘Long Gone‘ (co-written with John Oates), and the high-octane “Sittin’ Pretty‘. Each song has revealed another layer of the band’s range, grit, and storytelling prowess.
Recorded in Savannah, Georgia with the band living communally throughout the process, ‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes‘ captures the kinetic energy of a group locked in and creating in real time. Cobb’s production adds urgency and edge to the band’s signature blend of rock, soul, and Southern roots music.
“This record really represents who we are right now, both musically and personally,” says frontman Robert Jon Burrison. “We stepped away from our day-to-day and just focused on the songs, and you can feel that in every track.”
Mixed by Greg Gordon (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), the album will be available on CD, digital platforms, and limited-edition coloured vinyl, accompanied by special merchandise bundles that include an exclusive shirt and bandana.
Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck—featuring Robert Jon Burrison (vocals, guitar), Henry James (lead guitar, vocals), Andrew Espantman (drums, vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keys)—have built a devoted international following with their explosive live shows and emotionally resonant songwriting. Their work continues to push Southern rock forward while staying deeply connected to its roots.
The band is currently in the midst of their Summer European tour, with upcoming shows in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, including stops at Hookrock Festival and Melkweg in Amsterdam. Following the European run, they’ll return stateside for a packed schedule of U.S. dates, including performances at Fargo Blues Festival, Stone Pier, Madison Ribberfest, and a featured slot at the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival in September. For tickets and full tour information, visit here.
CD & Digital Track List
2. Ashes In The Snow
3. Highway
4. Old Man
5. Dark Angel
6. Long Gone
7. Better Of Me
8. I Wanna Give It
9. Heartbreak & Last Goodbye
10. Keep Myself Clean
LP Track List
1. Sittin’ Pretty
2. Ashes In The Snow
3. Highway
4. Old Man
5. Dark AngelSide B
1. Long Gone
2. Better Of Me
3. I Wanna Give It
4. Heartbreak & Last Goodbyes
5. Keep Myself Clean
Summer European Dates
June 27 – Torgau, DE – Kulturbastion Torgau Open Air
June 28 – Hannover, DE – Blues Garage
June 30 – Koln, DE – Die Kantine
July 1 – Wurzburg, DE – Posthalle
July 2 – Marburg, DE – KFZ Marburg
July 3 – Weert, NL – De Bosuil
July 4 – Diepenbeek, BE – Hookrock Festival
July 5 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg
Summer U.S. Dates
August 1 – Fargo, ND – Fargo Blues Festival
August 2 – Lake View, IA – Stone Pier Summer Concert Series
August 3 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater
August 5 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
August 6 – Homer, NY – Center For The Arts of Homer
August 9 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall
August 12 – Waldoboro, ME – Waldo Theatre
August 13 – New York, NY – Sony Hall
August 14 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
August 16 – Madison IN – Madison Ribberfest
About Robert Jon & The Wreck
Reigning from southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck has been taking the southern rock sound established on the east coast and bringing it to the West Coast. Since their inception in 2011, these five native Californian’s; Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry Schneekluth (lead guitar, background vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keyboards), have been electrifying audiences globally with their soaring guitar leads, infectious grooves and rich vocal harmonies. With yearly European tours now becoming an integral part of their touring regiment, Robert Jon & The Wreck found their flow being on the road most of the year, returning to California and prolifically pumping out new material. Their sixth studio album, the critically acclaimed ‘Shine a Light on Me Brother‘, was released in 2021. On September 30, 2022, The Wreck recently released ‘Wreckage Vol. 2‘, a collection of exclusive in-studio and live concert performances recorded from 2020 – 2022 on Joe Bonamassa’s KTBA Records. On August 4, 2023, the band released the album ‘Ride into The Light‘ via Journeyman Records to critical acclaim. On June 28, 2024, the band released their current album ‘Red Moon Rising‘ featuring the singles ‘Ballad of A Broken Hearted Man‘, ‘Stone Cold Killer‘, and the title track single ‘Red Moon Rising‘.
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