Dropkick Murphys announce new album ‘Okemah Rising’ + dwell dates

Dropkick Murphys will proceed their journey decoding the work of Woody Guthrie for a brand new era with the Might 12 launch of their newest album Okemah Rising through the band’s Dummy Luck Music / [PIAS]. The ten-track album (accessible on CD, LP and streaming companies worldwide) takes off from 2022’s This Machine Nonetheless Kills Fascists, on which Dropkick Murphys write unique music round previously-unpublished lyrics of the late Guthrie in a novel collaboration, with the band discovering a standard philosophy within the timeless and well timed lyrics of the “original punk.”

Joined by trusted collaborator and producer Ted Hutt, Dropkick Murphys channeled Guthrie’s spirit throughout the recording classes in Tulsa. And very similar to on This Machine Nonetheless Kills Fascists, Dropkick Murphys welcomed visitor artists on Okemah Rising to assist propel Woody’s phrases, together with folks punk legends Violent Femmes, fellow Boston insurgent Jesse Ahern, and nation songstress Jaime Wyatt.

Dropkick Murphys founder and vocalist Ken Casey explains, “Every night, when the audience is singing along with Woody’s words, his steadfast defense of the working class, and his fight against social injustice and the abuse of political power comes across loud and clear. So as long as Dropkick Murphys are involved, Woody’s message will always be heard.”

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