Cordell Winter drops new single “Anymore”

Cordell Winter’s story is one of constant movement, steadfast belief and a lifelong connection to art as a means of survival. The singer-songwriter and poet has spent years walking a unique path paved by endurance, from assembling a paid youth band at the age of nine to touring across the United States and preparing for a world tour, his journey has been shaped by risk, sacrifice and an uncompromising devotion to creative expression. Born in Wisconsin before later relocating to Florida with his family, Cordell’s early years were spent exploring music, literature and philosophy.

Long hours surfing, reading and experimenting helped forge an inner world that would become central to his songwriting. Drawn to the work of writers such as Charles Baudelaire, Arthur Rimbaud, Jack Kerouac, Friedrich Nietzsche and William Blake, he developed an artistic voice based in existential inquiry and emotional intensity. A defining moment arrived with the loss of his high-school love, an experience that redirected his life and deepened his relationship with poetry and performance.

Determined to live through art rather than stability, Cordell left home at eighteen and moved into a van and when returning to Wisconsin, he began organising his own tours as both a folk artist and rock frontman, performing wherever opportunities emerged and building an audience through sheer determination. That led to recording sessions in Seattle and Detroit, where he worked alongside members and writers associated with Eddie Money while receiving mentorship from rock and roll figure Mark Slaughter and the band Slaughter. Touring with them helped shape Cordell’s work ethic while allowing him to develop the vocal style that would later become one of his defining characteristics.

His next chapter took him to Nashville; arriving with little money but significant ambition, he famously lived out of his van and spent months sleeping on the bathroom floor of an Anytime Fitness while forcing his way onto stages throughout Broadway and Music Row. His performances quickly became known for their unpredictability and emotional force, treating the stage as a place of confrontation, catharsis and connection.

Cordell was then discovered by Kid Rock, who introduced him to country music icon Loretta Lynn, welcoming him into her world, collaborating with him creatively and helping shape his own sound. Determined to make his first official album, Chaos in Light, Cordell reportedly slept on the doorstep of House of Blues Studios in Nashville until multi-platinum producer Malcolm Springer agreed to work with him. Malcolm provided access to the studio, where Cordell spent years writing, recording, building bands and crafting the project that would ultimately introduce a wider audience to his music.

Between 2021 and 2022, he toured extensively behind the unreleased album, playing alongside artists including Skid Row, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot, Warrant, Billy Gibbons and Tim Montana, while also appearing at major festivals such as Milwaukee Summerfest. Despite industry setbacks and changing conditions within the music business, he continued forward, refusing to allow years of work to define him through disappointment. The years that followed saw him return to poetry, reflection and spiritual restoration while continuing to release music from Chaos in Light as individual singles.

By 2024, he’d fully embraced an independent path, embarking on what became his most significant touring year yet. Performances at Sturgis Buffalo Chip alongside Jelly Roll and Aaron Lewis, appearances with Ziggy Marley, headline festival slots and extensive national touring marked a major period of momentum. A particularly transformative moment came when Conor McGregor selected one of Winter’s songs for the opening of Bare Knuckle Fighting at Sturgis.

Now, Winter enters another new era with Leave This World Alive, a project recorded in partnership with multi-platinum songwriter and Cage the Elephant founding member Lincoln Parish. Bringing us his latest release, his single titled “Anymore” serves up an pic showcase of his meaningful songwriting and powerful performance flair. Built on a steady rhythm of pulsing drums and an intricate arrangement of crunching guitars capped by his compelling vocals, the single delivers an engrossing rock anthem that’s sure to leave a lasting impression with listeners around the world.

As he continues touring across the United States and prepares for a world tour this year, Cordell Winter remains driven to create music that encourages listeners to question, feel and search for their own sense of freedom. Commenting on his latest single, he shares, “Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to Anymore. I hope it helped you through the descent that this life can sometimes offer — whether in the chase of your dreams, betrayal, abandonment, death, losing a loved one, or even losing yourself.”

Adding, “There is always hope in the eternal memories of it all, there’s always hope in someday,  and that is something that brings us back together. When the power of love overcomes the love of power, there’s something real within that. Don’t be afraid to love someone else more than yourself. The world needs that kind of love more than ever.”

Listen to Anymore below

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