Texan Alt-Rocker AUSTIN MEADE Shares New Version of “BLACKOUT”

Featuring Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria

Listen HERE

Today, Texas native, AUSTIN MEADE shares a new version of his killer single, “BLACKOUT” – this time featuring Danny Worsnop, vocalist of Asking Alexandria. Listen to the track HERE.

MEADE continues to establish himself as story-driven with a passion for cinematic narratives and “BLACKOUT” showcases a more modern rock sound compared to past hits from the outspoken singer/songwriter.

Commenting on the new version, MEADE had this to share:

“Touring more heavily in the rock & metal scene over the last 4 years led me to listen to a lot of other bands we shared bills & festivals with. I’ve seen Asking Alexandria’s name all over the place and dug in. Hearing Danny’s voice reminded us of a badass rockin’ & chain smokin’ Aretha Franklin. The soul and grit he brings are energetically unique. Turns out he happened to know a lot of folks in our friend circle and just moved to Nashville while we were there. The universe laid timing and opportunity in front of us; plus Danny liked what we had originally with ‘BLACKOUT’. With his help, we added more energy and a bigger ending – really finding the next level into this song.”

AUSTIN MEADE – 2024 Tour Dates

3/23 – Adkins, TX @ Texas Pride Barbeque

3/26 – Columbus, OH @ The Basement

3/27 – Joliet, IL @ The Forge

3/28 – Madison, WI @ The Annex at The Red Zone

3/29 – Chicago, IL @ Cubby Bear

3/30 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop

4/6 – Alvin, TX @ Big Axe Bar and Grill

4/11 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live

4/18: Destin, FL @ Club LA

4/19 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena

4/20 – Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds (WJRR Earthday Birthday)

4/24 – Charlottesville, VA @ Southern Cafe

4/25 – Richmond, VA @ The National

5/1 – Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House Music Hall

5/9 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn

5/11 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville

7/19 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Upheaval Festival

7/20 – Cadott, WI @ Rock Fest

Yet, thanks to plainspoken but deep heartland songwriters like Tom Petty, and cutting his teeth touring in the Texas and Oklahoma Red Dirt scene, MEADE’s music overflows with wide-open soulfulness. He was a drummer for years, even teaching to pay the bills, but MEADE found his true voice when he began playing guitar as a teen in his pastor father’s church. Those experiences lend both a gravitas and rebelliousness to MEADE’s songs and self.

Now the frontman of his band and slinging guitar licks with expert precision, his music rolled out with two releases in 2014, his first EP ‘Long Ways To Go’ followed by his first full-length album ‘Chief Of The Sinners.’ His next EP ‘Heartbreak Coming’ came in 2016 with a couple of singles to announce his commencement on the Texas Music Chart, followed by his second full-length album ‘Waves’ in 2019. In 2021, MEADE introduced his third LP ‘Black Sheep’ including the hit tracks “Happier Alone,” “Cave In,” “Dopamine Drop,” and “Deja Vu.” MEADE released his fourth LP ‘Abstract Art Of An Unstable Mind’ in the Fall of 2022, further showcasing his ability to seamlessly blend genres into a groovy yet piercingly fresh sound of rock ‘n’ roll. Now comes a new era ushering in MEADE’s latest single “BLACKOUT.”