Indie singer/songwriter Thunder Jackson has released the title track from his upcoming sophomore LP, Hello Stranger, arriving from VERO Music on October 25th, 2024. The 12-song album was mixed by Grammy and ARIA award winner Eric J Dubowsky (Louis the Child, St. Vincent, Chet Faker).

The new track features a string arrangement by Ryland Blackinton (U.S. Girls, Cobra Starship) performed by Stevie Blacke (Beck, Dua Lipa, Gary Clark Jr.).

Jackson says of the new album and title track:

‘Hello Stranger’ is about being reintroduced to your true self after feeling lost. It’s about no longer hiding behind half-truths and metaphors. It’s about facing yourself, warts and all.

This new album builds on his debut self-titled album which was Produced by Pete Lawrie Winfield (Until the Ribbon Breaks) and mixed by Rob Kinelski (Billie Eilish, King Princess).

Jackson can’t wait to play the new album live in 2025.

He adds:

There’s now more room for people to hear themselves and their lives in these songs. It is a far more communal experience.