With their next studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, due for release on 22nd August via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, Southern California rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck tell us they’re gonna ‘Keep Myself Clean’ on their latest single, and final release before the long player.
“‘‘Keep Myself Clean’ came together in Savannah from a few different ideas, with Dave Cobb’s brilliance shaping an entirely new concept,” said guitarist Henry James of their work with the noted producer. “It was raw, menacing, and powerful – Dave even plays a few guitar tracks on it. We rolled tape with that energy still fresh in our fingers.”
“Lyrically, it’s a cautionary tale inspired by life in the fast lane,” he continued. “It warns of the risks of chasing the next party or fix, and how that path can lead people we know down some dark roads. That chaos matched the vibe in the room when we cut the track. We’re honoured to share it with the world.”
You can stream the single here and check out the video below.
‘Keep Myself Clean’ is about as near-as-damn-it Robert Jon & The Wreck are going to get to sounding like classic Black Sabbath, that or Atomic Rooster mixing it up with Blue Cheer – With deep frosty organ swells and hard biting guitar, this is a slow, low-bearing blues rocker wherein Robert Jon raspy reproach towards those temptations on the road convinces you to sing along, it’s message a matter for later contemplation, following repeated replays.
Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes was recorded in Savannah with the band living communally throughout the process—Eating, writing, and recording together under producer David Cobb’s watchful eye. The album captures the raw chemistry that has made their live shows legendary, pairing hard-driving rockers with heartfelt ballads, all anchored by the band’s sharp musicianship and soul-baring lyrics.
“This record really represents who we are right now, both musically and personally,” said frontman Robert Jon Burrison. “We stepped away from our day-to-day and just focused on the songs, and you can feel that in every track.”
Tracks featured are: ‘Sittin’ Pretty’, ‘Ashes In The Snow’, ‘Highway’, ‘Old Man’, ‘Dark Angel’, ‘Long Gone’, Better Of Me’, ‘I Wanna Give It’, ‘Heartbreak & Last Goodbye’ and ‘Keep Myself Clean’.Mixed by Greg Gordon (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), the album will be available on CD, digital platforms, and limited-edition coloured vinyl, with special merch bundles including an exclusive shirt and bandana.
Produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Rival Sons), new single ‘Dark Angel’ is available now on all major streaming platforms here.
Guitars primed with an up and at them attitude, Robert Jon & The Wreck’s previous single, ‘Dark Angel’, cast a pretty picture that fades to grey in Robert Jon’s ongoing revelations as he sings his way through wistful tale.
‘Dark Angel’ tells the story of a mysterious woman in Savannah, Georgia – Equal parts memory, mirage, and muse. With evocative storytelling, moody guitar licks, and a groove steeped in country-soul swagger, the track captures a shadowy slice of Southern mythos, blurring the line between love and longing.
“‘Dark Angel’ was another song that came out of our writing sessions at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A,” said guitarist Henry James. “We had the privilege of working with singer-songwriter Leslie Satcher (George Strait, Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson, Patty Loveless, and Vince Gill), with lyrics inspired by one of her personal experiences as a touring musician.
“It tells the tale of an encounter with a mysterious woman in a bar in Savannah, GA—leaving plenty of room for poetic embellishment. Her knack for storytelling and wordplay was evident, and we had great chemistry as line after line poured out of her. The song was a natural fit for Cobb’s production, with punchy riffs and a classic southern/country rock groove. By coincidence, we recorded the song in the very city that inspired it—Savannah. We’re excited and proud to share ‘Dark Angel’ with the world.”
‘Dark Angel’ follows a string of singles that showcase the wide emotional and sonic spectrum of Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, each track solidifying the band’s identity as a modern rock powerhouse rooted in timeless American traditions.
