BLACK STONE CHERRY Shakes Up the Scene with 'Celebrate' EP

In a bold move that echoes the frenetic pace of today's music landscape, BLACK STONE CHERRY has unleashed their latest EP, 'Celebrate', a six-track sonic assault featuring a daring cover of SIMPLE MINDS' classic, 'Don't You (Forget About Me)', with a guest appearance by Tyler Connolly of THEORY OF A DEADMAN. In a recent interview with Q92.9's Crews, frontman Chris Robertson and axe-slinger Ben Wells opened up about the rationale behind this EP release, opting for brevity over the traditional full-length album format.

Chris articulated a shared frustration with the music industry's current consumption habits, lamenting, "You put out a record, and just two months later, fans are clamoring for more. It's insane! We thought, 'Let's try something different.'" Their decision to release an EP isn’t just a marketing gimmick; it’s a calculated response to a culture that thrives on immediacy, allowing the band to constantly feed their audience's appetite with fresh material.

Wells echoed this sentiment, stating, "We initially aimed for a full album, but we decided to split it in half. With EP one out now, we’re gearing up to record EP two shortly. This way, we stay in the game and keep delivering new music without the long droughts that plague traditional album cycles." The duo's strategy speaks volumes about their commitment to staying relevant in an industry that often leaves artists scrambling.

Produced by the band themselves and recorded at High Street Studios in Bowling Green, Kentucky, 'Celebrate' is not just a collection of songs; it’s a testament to their evolution as artists. Following up on their 2023 full-length, 'Screamin' At The Sky', and last year’s Record Store Day release, 'This Is Black Stone Cherry's RSD Album. The Band Really Likes It', the Kentucky rockers are on a creative tear that shows no signs of slowing down.

As BLACK STONE CHERRY prepares to hit the road for a series of U.S. shows this July before embarking on the highly anticipated 'Wild Cherry' tour with BUCKCHERRY in August, fans can expect a relentless onslaught of new music and electrifying performances. This is just the beginning as they continue to redefine what it means to create and consume rock music in the modern age.