Keeping the tradition of releasing new music every three years alive, vocalist / guitarist / songwriter Myles Kennedy – known for his work with rockers Alter Bridge and Slash And The Conspirators – is back with his third solo album, The Art Of Letting Go. The album marks the return of Myles, backed by his band comprised of Zia Uddin on drums and Tim Tournier on bass. The album is scheduled for release via longtime label home Napalm Records on October 11, 2024, and is available for pre-order in multiple configurations here.
From the opening guitar riff of the title track “The Art Of Letting Go” to the haunting melody of album closer “How The Story Ends,” Myles Kennedy is back with a collection of songs that is sure to cater to old and new fans alike. Songs like “Mr. Downsid”, “Miss You When You’re Gone”, and “Saving Face” showcase the memorable storytelling that has become synonymous throughout all of Myles’ projects. The debut single - currently impacting radio around the globe from The Art Of Letting Go - is the upbeat rocker “Say What You Will”. The song is now available via all DSPs.
The music video was directed by Gordy De St Jeor (Mammoth WVH) and tells the story of a bullied and timid student who breaks out of her shell with the help of a teacher, janitor and lunch person portrayed by Kennedy, Uddin, and Tournier in the school talent show.
The Art Of Letting Go artwork and tracklisting:
"The Art Of Letting Go"
"Say What You Will"
"Mr. Downside"
"Miss You When You’re Gone"
"Behind The Veil"
"Saving Face"
"Eternal Lullaby"
"Nothing More To Gain"
"Dead To Rights"
"How The Story Ends"
The Art Of Letting Go will be available in the following formats:
- 1LP Gatefold Splatter Royal Blue Die Hard Edition with Artprint, Record Butler, Slipmat (Napalm webstores only - limited to 300)
- 1LP Gatefold Fuchsia (Napalm webstores only - limited to 400)
- 1LP Gatefold Cristallo + signed card (USA Newbury Comics exclusive - limited to 500)
- 1LP Gatefold Royal Blue (USA Best Buy exclusive - limited to 500)
- 1LP Gatefold Baby Blue (USA and Canada indie exclusive - limited to 500)
- 1LP Gatefold Marble Rose (band webstore only - limited to 300)
- 1LP Gatefold Marble Blue (band webstore only - limited to 300)
- 1LP Gatefold Marble Violet Black (band webstore only - limited to 300)
- 1LP Gatefold Solid Viola (band webstore only - limited to 400)
- 1LP Gatefold Black
- 1CD Digisleeve Boxset with Bookmark, Note Book, 3 Pencils, Pin (Napalm webstores only - limited to 300)
- 1CD Digisleeve + sticker and guitar pick (USA Walmart exclusive - limited to 1000)
- 1CD Digisleeve
- Digital Album
To celebrate the release of The Art Of Letting Go, Myles Kennedy and his trio will be hitting the road in support of the new album. A six-date UK run with support from Devin Townsend recently went on sale for November and December. 20 more newly announced dates are being added to The Art Of Letting Go Tour 2024 all across Europe starting in October. The additional European dates will feature support from Black River Delta and Cardinal Black. The band will also be bringing the tour to North America with dates set for January and February 2025. The 2025 dates will feature special guest Tim Montana. More information on all shows including links to tickets and VIP packages can be found at MylesKennedy.com.
Myles Kennedy The Art Of Letting Go Tour 2024:
October
27 – Hamburg, DE – Gruenspan ^
28 – Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset ^
30 – Gothenburg, SE – Valand ^
November
1 – Stockholm. SE – Debaser ^
2 – Oslo, NO – John Dee ^
5 – Berlin, DE – Columbia Theater ^
7 – Warsaw, PL – Club Progresja ^
8 – Prague, CZ – Palac Akropolis ^
10 – Budapest, HU – Akvarium Klub ^
11 – Vienna, AT – Arena ^
13 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz ^
14 – Zurich, CH – X-Tra ^
16 – Munich, DE – Technikum ^
17 – Luxembourg, LU – Rockhal ^
19 – Frankfurt, DE – Zoom +
20 – Tilburg, NL – 013 +
22 – Cologne, DE – Kantine +
23 – Paris, FR – Le Cabaret Sauvage +
25 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 #
27 – Manchester, UK – Academy #
29 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City #
30 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham #
December
2 – Cardiff, UK – The Great Hall, Cardiff Uni Students Union #
3 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town #
5 – Dublin, IE – The Academy +
6 – Belfast, IE – Limelight +
^ with special guest Black River Delta
+ with special guest Cardinal Black
# previously announced date with Devin Townsend Acoustic Performance
Myles Kennedy The Art Of Letting Go North American Tour 2025:
January
17 - Joliet, IL - The Forge *
18 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater *
21 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop *
22 - Toronto, ON - The Concert Hall *
24 - Uncasville, CT – Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
25 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre *
27 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall *
28 - Asbury Park, NJ - The Stone Pony *
30 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage *
31 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre *
February
2 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl *
3 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse *
5 - Destin, FL - Club LA *
7 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center *
8 - Dallas, TX - Echo Lounge & Music Hall *
11 - Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall *
12 - Denver, CO - Summit *
14 - Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater *
16 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre *
18 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades *
20 - Seattle, WA - The Neptune *
21 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory *
* with Special Guest Tim Montana
(Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann)
