The Infamous Stringdusters have announced they will release their new studio album, Rise Sun, on April 5 via Tape Time Records. The new record follows up the bluegrass outfit’s Grammy-winning 2017 album Laws of Gravity.

The Stringdusters brought in producer Billy Hume to help with the recording, along with songwriting contributions from Sarah Siskind, Kim Richey and more. Rise Sun features 13 new originals, and the band took a different tack this time around, setting the tracklist before even entering the studio.

Rise Sun was sparked by the feeling of wanting something better for the world—more love, more awareness, and more compassion,” says dobro player Andy Hall. “It’s a message of taking care of each other, our planet, and ourselves.”

“The world is polarized. Everything is so extreme, and partisan politics have become a culture war,” adds guitarist Andy Falco. “This is a reminder of what’s truly important in life—seek the truth, find your love, look up high, and aim above. Our music gives us an opportunity to bring some light in a world that can be dark sometimes.”

See the full Rise Sun tracklist below. The Stringdusters play tonight at Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA, as part of their winter tour dates. See the band’s full schedule here.

 

 

Rise Sun Tracklist:

1. Rise Sun
2. Another Night
3. Planets
4. Long Time Going
5. Thunder
6. Comin’ Again
7. Somewhere In Between
8. Carry Me Away
9. Last Of The Lucky Ones
10. If You’re Gonna Love Someone
11. Wake The Dead
12. Cloud Valley
13. Truth And Love