Southern California Rock band Robert Jon & The Wreck are continuing to tease their forthcoming studio album, Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, with the release of “Better Of Me.” Produced By Dave Cobb, the track is available now via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records and stands up the pressure in life that we all may occasionally feel from hostile parties.
“Better of Me” was co-written with longtime collaborator Nick Foster, and the track originated during a writing session while the band was on tour. It found its final form under the guidance of producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Rival Sons).
Guitarist Henry James says about the new track:
‘Better Of Me’ is a track co-written with our good friend & longtime collaborator Nick Foster. Initially conceived from a Zoom writing session conducted while on tour, the song took on new life with Dave Cobb’s production genius. Led by some inspired piano riffing, it’s a jamming, rollicking tune that wears its heart on its sleeve and transports us back to some of our favorite albums like The Basement Tapes and Second Helping. The track is an empowering affirmation that talks about not letting anyone get the best of you and not caring what others think. It encourages the listener to move forward on their own path in life, unburdened by whatever obstacles may present themselves.
Recorded in Savannah, GA, Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes is due out August 22nd, 2025 and marks a defining chapter for Robert Jon & The Wreck. The band lived together during the recording process, giving the sessions a communal energy.
Frontman Robert Jon says of the album:
This record really represents who we are right now, both musically and personally. We stepped away from our day-to-day and just focused on the songs, and you can feel that in every track.
TOUR DATES:
Spring U.S. and EU
May 6 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham
May 7 – Gloucester, UK – Guildhall
May 8 – Chester, UK – The Live Rooms
May 9 – Northampton, UK – Roadmender Northampton
May 10 – Portsmouth, UK – Guildhall Studio
June 13 – Naches, WA – Chinook Fest 2025
Summer EU
June 20 – Vitoria, ES – Askena Rock Festival
June 21 – Le Thor, FR – Le Sonograf
June 25 – Aschaffenburg, DE – Colos-Saal
June 26 – Herscchbach, DE – Haus Hergispach
June 27 – Torgau, DE – Kulturbastion Torgau Open Air
June 28 – Hannover, DE – Blues Garage
June 30 – Koln, DE – Die Kantine
July 1 – Wurzburg, DE – Posthalle
July 2 – Marburg, DE – KFZ Marburg E.V.
July 3 – Weert, NL – De Bosuil
July 4 – Diepenbeek, BE – Hookrock Festival
July 5 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg
Summer U.S.
August 1 – Fargo, ND – Fargo Blues Festival
August 2 – Lake View, IA – Stone Pier Summer Concert Series
August 3 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater
August 5 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
August 6 – Homer, NY – Center For The Arts of Homer
August 8 – Athens, NY – Athens Riverside Park
August 9 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall
August 12 – Waldoboro, ME – Waldo Theatre
August 13 – New York, NY – Sony Hall
August 14 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
August 16 – Madison IN – Madison Ribberfest
September 13 – Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues and Brews Festival
Spring 2026
February 23-27 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Rock Legends Blues Festival
