If you thought Koe Wetzel was done causing a ruckus with his latest album, The Night Champion, think again. Just two weeks after unleashing the massive new record, the genre-bending country rocker has officially turned loose five brand-new songs, which arrived this past Friday, June 26.
Rather than making fans wait months for a traditional deluxe edition, Koe rewarded listeners right away. Consider this the official afterparty, and the music is already spinning.
“Anyone who’s followed me for a while knows I’m not very good at calling it a night,” Wetzel shared of the surprise release. “With how much love the fans have been showing this album already… we figured we’d go ahead and turn ’em loose while the night’s still young.”
The New Tracks: Out Now
Written and recorded during the same incredibly prolific sessions that birthed The Night Champion, these five expansion tracks deliver more of the fearless songwriting and hard-earned perspective Koe’s fanbase thrives on.
First teased directly to his inner circle via Community messaging, the freshly released tracks are available on all streaming platforms now:
“Magnet”
“Bad Decisions”
“Ronnie Ray”
“Rolling & Smoking”
“Meet You There”
These tracks add serious fuel to a fire that critics are already raving about. VICE recently proclaimed that “Koe Wetzel is making music you think no one makes anymore,” while Rolling Stone declared The Night Champion is the record poised to take the ultimate “if-you-know-you-know” artist straight to the absolute top.
Next Stop: The Night Champion World Tour
The new music arrived right on time for fans to memorize the lyrics before Koe hits the road. The Night Champion World Tour officially kicks off its North American leg on July 8, spanning over 50 dates across the U.S. and Canada.
Expect an absolute powerhouse of a show, especially with the rotating lineup of incredible support acts Koe is bringing along. Shane Smith & The Saints, Ole 60, Wyatt Flores, Corey Kent, Wade Bowen, Bayker Blankenship, Kolby Cooper and Logan Jahnke join as support in varying combinations.
With his Corey Kent collaboration “Rocky Mountain Low” currently climbing the Top 10 and his solo single “Hurts Like You” burning up the charts, these summer and fall shows are guaranteed to be loud, rowdy, and unforgettable.
Stream the Expansion & Grab Tickets
The Night Champion expansion is officially out right now. Go update your playlists!
To find out when Koe is bringing the chaos to a city near you and to grab your tickets before they sell out, head over to KoeWetzelMusic.com. Don’t forget to follow him on TikTok (@Koe_Wetzel) and Instagram (@KoeWetzelMusic) for real-time updates from the road.
Now that the new tracks have had a weekend to sink in, which one do you have on repeat? Let us know in the comments below!
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