New album from Robert Jon & The Wreck

Since starting out back in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck have earned out a reputation as one of the most exciting live rock outfits in recent years. The Southern California five-piece, featuring the talents of frontman Robert Jon Burrison on vocals and guitar, lead guitarist Henry James, Warren Murrel on bass, Jake Abernathie on keys and Andrew Espantman on drums, have built their name on relentless touring, emotionally charged songwriting and a powerful sound that channels the roots of classic rock and Americana while keeping an eye fixed firmly on the future.

Their formula has carried them from small clubs to some of the biggest stages across the globe, earning them a loyal following and a reputation for explosive live shows. Their journey has been marked by tireless work and an impressive list of collaborators; over the years, the band has played alongside legends such as Joe Bonamassa, Blackberry Smoke, Peter Frampton, Buddy Guy and Rival Sons, delivering performances that match their peers in sheer intensity while a run of sold-out shows and festival appearances worldwide has only amplified their standing as a must-see act.

On record, they’ve shown equal impact, pairing pure musicianship flair with carefully crafted storytelling, a balance that’s drawn widespread acclaim. The breakthrough moment came with their 2020 release Last Light On The Highway, a record that secured international recognition for its expansive sound and heartfelt songwriting. A year later, Shine A Light On Me Brother took the band further along their upward journey, eventually leading to a collaboration with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. This partnership has been pivotal, opening doors to new creative opportunities while expanding their audience.

Most recently, they delivered One Of A Kind, an EP featuring production work from Grammy winners Don Was and Dave Cobb, showcasing the breadth of their sound with incredible results. Adding to their momentum, their first official live album Live At The Ancienne Belgique drew critical acclaim, with Music News praising it as “one of the best live albums I have heard in years.”

Now, Robert Jon & The Wreck return with their brand new ninth studio album titled Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, a 10-track outing recorded in Savannah, Georgia. The band fully immersed themselves in the creative process by living on-site during the sessions, resulting in a record injected with energy while framing themes of love, loss and redemption. Produced by Grammy-winning Dave Cobb, whose work with artists like Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell and Rival Sons has defined modern Americana and rock, the album takes the perfect snapshot of the band’s spectacular sonic output.

Released via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes builds on recent singles co-written with John Oates, such as “Long Gone” and confirms the band’s ability to bridge classic influences with modern context, shaping songs that range from high-octane rockers to cinematic ballads. From the uptempo riff-driven energy of opener “Sittin’ Pretty” with its splashing drums, charging rhythm, slick guitar leads and impassioned vocal performance, the album serves up a riveting sound from start to finish.

Tracks like “Dark Angel” distils their country origins into a soulful jam brimming with dusty instrumentation and dazzling melodic songwriting. Recent single “I Wanna Give It” lays dow an engrossing sound of stunning vocal leads carrying instantly memorable melodic leads and heartfelt lyricism, wrapped in twanging guitar tones and laid back rhythm. Album closer “Keep Myself Clean” delivers an epic finale of stomping drums, crunching guitars and one final slice of Robert Jon’s sensational vocal work.

With a busy touring schedule ahead, Robert Jon & The Wreck will bring their new material to stages across North America and Europe in 2025, including stops at New Orleans Jazz Fest, Askena Rock Festival, Hookrock and more. After more than a decade on the road, Robert Jon & The Wreck continue to thrive on the connection between stage and studio, proving with each release that their creative fire shows no sign of slowing down.

Listen to Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes below