[Cover photo credit to Scott Simontacchi]

Joel Timmons’ debut solo album, Psychedelic Surf Country, builds on his career as a sideman and band leader. His latest single from it tackles heavier subject matter, but “End of the Empire,” also reflects his “upbeat musical attitude.” The album arrives on February 7th, 2024.

Timmons recalls:

My wife, Shelby Means, started writing this song on a small boat in the Virgin Islands while surfers rode waves across a nearby reef. My recurring dreams of doom and nightmares of being hunted by an unknown predator—as well as a sense of apocalyptic loss—figured into the co-write.

With the help of Psychedelic Surf Country producer Maya de Vitry, “End of the Empire” embraces a big sound including a wash of harmonies and a wall of rhythm section.

Timmons comments:

The recording ended up being a rocker, and the guitar is howling.

Catch Joel Timmons on Tour:

2/2 – Sapphire Beach Bar – St Thomas USVI ^

2/8 – Charleston Pour House – Charleston SC

2/12 – Analog at Hutton Hotel – Nashville TN

2/15 – House Concert – Charleston SC ^

2/28-3/2 – Green Parrot Bar – Key West, FL *

3/15 – Charleston Pour House – Charleston SC *

3/19 – Tractor Tavern – Seattle, WA +

3/20 – Showdown – Portland, OR (co-bill w/ Love, Dean) +

3/22 – The Talent Club – Ashland, OR +

3/26 – The ’58 @ Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN

4/24 – Parlor Room – Northampton, MA +

5/4 – Sundays on the River – Asheville, NC +

5/23-5/25 – Rooster Walk Festival – Martinsville VA *

5/30 – Party At the Point – Mt Pleasant SC *

* = with Sol Driven Train

^ = with Sally & George

+ = with Maya De Vitry