Renewal 2LP

One of the top emerging artists across all genres of music, Billy Strings has made his most ambitious album to date with Renewal, a 16-song collection that effortlessly positions him as a singular talentone who reveres the history of the acoustic music that inspired him, while pushing it forward into new spaces and audiences through his incredible live shows.

Serving as a reflection of Strings diverse musical influences, Renewal reaches well beyond bluegrass with elements of heavy metal, jam bands, psychedelic music and classic rockeven though its still primarily an acoustic record. The album follows his Grammy Award-winning project, Home, as well as industry recognition ranging from Pollstars Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic to the International Bluegrass Music Associations Guitar Player of the Year and New Artist of the Year.

Ive learned, youve just got to let the song do its thing, shares Strings. So thats what I try to dowrite songs and let them come out however they do.

Guided by producer Jonathan Wilson (Roger Waters, Father John Misty), Strings and his band were given the space to explore new textures and unusual instrumentation on the album, resulting in a more expansive sound that still embraces his roots.

After winning the Grammy, I went into the studio with newfound confidence. And was inspired by Jonathans studio and vibe. More than ever before, I trusted myself to experiment and push myself musically.

Strings shares a more personal and honest point of view on Renewal, with a writing credit on 13 of its tracks. Collaborating with some of his favorite co-writers, Strings shows through his lyrics that hes determined to overcome any setback, from a crumbling relationship in Know It All to the greater scheme of things on This Old World. Although there is darker imagery, an optimistic thread runs throughout Renewaland its title is no coincidence.

I called my last record Home, and then a few months later thats where we all got stuck, Strings says. Right now, were heading back into opening back up, and doing some more touring with real concerts and real shows. Hopefully we can renew everything. I think its an interesting word. It reminds me of how every morning is a renewed day and another chance.