Southern alt-rocker Austin Meade is in the midst of a banner year. With performances at major US festivals like Lollapalooza and Louder Than Life still to come this summer, the Fort Worth native has spent the month of May on the road opening for hard rock heavy hitters Godsmack + I Prevail! Now, Meade is ready to once again welcome fans into his sharp-witted narrative universe with the release of his new single, “BLACKOUT”!

The new song showcases a more modern rock sound compared to past hits from the outspoken singer/songwriter, as well as sleek, eclectic production. But of course, at the heart of “BLACKOUT,” there’s Meade’s signature brand of introspective, self-deprecating commentary packed into massive hooks.

Commenting on the new song, Austin Meade shares, “Blackout is how the last decade of my life has felt. It’s as honest as a small-town Texas boy can get, and I think it’s a song that a lot of people can relate to. I’m ready for this new chapter of music and the opportunities that come with it.”

Austin Meade released his new studio album, ‘Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind,’ on October 14, 2022, and ended last year as the support act for legendary blues rockers ZZ Top in the fall/winter. The follow-up to 2020’s ‘Black Sheep,’ the new LP is a 19-track concept record, led by singles like “Varsity Type,” “Red Roof Estates,” and “Rosé Romance.” Meanwhile, the lead single off the aforementioned Black Sheep, “Happier Alone” has amassed over 50 million streams in the US alone.