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ROBERT JON & THE WRECK DROP NEW SINGLE “HOLD ON,” – A SOULFUL ODE TO THE TOURING LIFE

From the heart of Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck have released their latest offering, “Hold On,” available now on all digital platforms via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, is a riff-based rock classic produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley.

Delving into the poignant challenges of life on the road, the track captures the sentiment of every working entertainer with its hard, rocking melodies and soulful lyrics. Capturing the essence of endurance and yearning, the lyrics paint a picture of the relentless passage of time and the eternal tug of home.

“’Hold On’ is a track that wrestles with the question of every touring musician of how long can you hold on to this crazy lifestyle of being on the road, away from loved ones and family,” comments Robert Jon. “The song was recorded at Village Studios in LA and started out as a soundcheck riff, with promise. It turned into a riff-based rock classic, with soaring vocals and ripping guitar lines.”

The release of “Hold On” follows the band’s prior single “Stone Cold Killer.” Accompanied by the band’s first foray into animation, the “Stone Cold Killer” music video was directed and animated in black and white by Marco Pavone, introducing a fresh visual narrative while maintaining the band’s authentic Southern Rock essence.Having formed in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck have consistently grown, both in their musical prowess and their fanbase. In addition to the release of their new studio album ‘Ride Into The Light,’ this year also saw RJTW release their first-ever concert film, Live At The Ancienne Belgique, which dropped in April. Recorded during their sold-out show at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium on June 29th, 2022, the live CD/DVD set captures the Wreck amid their longest-ever tour – 67 performances in 75 days across 9 countries.Prolific songwriters with a wealth of new material who refuse to be constrained by traditional release strategies, the band’s new partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records affords them the opportunity to work with the world’s top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles on an ongoing basis, cutting through the industry chaos and ensuring new music is accessible to fans as intended.