NEW ALBUM – Love, Time, Mortality – OUT NOW!
The Mike Montrey Band proudly announces the release of their highly anticipated album, Love, Time, Mortality, available today on all major streaming platforms. This latest offering from the celebrated group showcases a profound exploration of human experience, blending folk, rock, and Americana influences into a rich tapestry of sound.
The album’s latest single, “Holdin’ on to Nothin’,” recently premiered via The Bluegrass Situation, offering listeners a tantalizing preview of the emotional depth and musical craftsmanship that defines the entire record. Reflecting on the track, frontman Mike Montrey shares:
“Love is complicated. We scream, ‘I can’t stand you,’ right before we cry, ‘But I love you!’ Often, we don’t know why we hold on, but we feel like we need to. We’re all simultaneously afraid of being alone and constrained. And sometimes, we just want one night to make love.”
This raw honesty and emotional complexity are hallmarks of Love, Time, Mortality, an album that Glide Magazine has hailed as “a fervently emotive folk journey.” The publication drew comparisons to revered artists like Jim Lauderdale, Joe Ely, and Robert Earl Keen, praising Montrey’s ability to “deliver his emotive songs with a throaty delivery” and noting the “authentic vibe that is now rarely seen in today’s trend-jumping roots scene.”
Montrey, known for his dynamic presence and soulful voice, explains the album’s thematic core: “We wanted to create something that speaks to the human experience in a profound way. Every track on this album is a piece of our journey, a reflection of the moments that shape us.”
Love, Time, Mortality represents Montrey’s most personal songwriting to date. It moves beyond his previous collaborations with Grammy-winning producers Jim Scott and Marc Swersky to deliver an intimate and introspective collection of songs.
Love, Time, Mortality is a journey through the complexities of the human heart, the passage of time, and the inevitable confrontation with our own mortality. It stands as a testament to the Mike Montrey Band’s evolving artistry and their ability to create music that resonates deeply with listeners.