Summer Dean has new music on the way.
Her new studio album, The Biggest Life, is due out everywhere on June 16th.
The 13-song project was recorded completely analog at the Bunker in Lockhart, Texas with producer Bruce Robison.
Summer wrote all 13 songs on the album, with only one co-write, and says it’s the most real and vulnerable writing she’s ever done:
“I’m very proud of myself and this record. It’s the most real and vulnerable I’ve ever been with my writing.”
Of working with Robison, Summer says getting the stamp of approvable from a Texas legend like him has been incredibly validating as an artist:
“His credentials and record as a writer gave me the confidence I needed to make this kind of album — completely analog, unfiltered and organic.”
She most recently released her Bad Romantic record in 2021, and says she’s been able to let go of the “perfection” aspect of her work in order to dig deep and really be her authentic self:
“It made me let go of perfection. I think when any artist does that, they do their best.”
Summer is so authentic and true to her Texas roots, and it sounds like this album will be no different from that angle.
I can’t wait to hear the full project, and she already released the lead single, The Biggest Life Worth Living Is The Small, which you can watch here:
Summer Dean 2023 Tour Dates:
Mar 10 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s*
Mar 17 – Austin, TX – Continental Club (Atomic Music Group SXSW showcase)
Mar 18 – Helotes, TX – Floore’s Country Store
Mar 23 – Denton, TX – Dan’s Silverleaf
Mar 24 – Bandera, TX – 11th Street Cowboy Bar
Mar 25 – Austin, TX – Sagebrush
Apr 14 – San Antonio, TX – Summer Camp Bar
Apr 15 – New Braunfels, TX – Red Bird Listening Room
Apr 22 – Houston, TX – Cottonwood Bar
Apr 28 – Spicewood, TX – Poodie’s Hilltop Roadhouse
May 13 – New Braunfels, TX – Riley’s Tavern
May 19 – Hurricane Mills, TN – TN Motorcycle and Music Revival at Loretta Lynn Ranch
May 20 – Hurricane Mills, TN – TN Motorcycle and Music Revival at Loretta Lynn Ranch
June 2 – Fort Worth, TX – Magnolia Motor Lounge^
June 3 – Lubbock, TX – Blue Light^
June 7 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress^
June 8 – Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room^
June 9 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s^
June 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Desert 5 Spot^
June 11 – Long Beach, CA – Alex’s Bar^
June 13 – San Diego, CA – Til Tow Club^
June 14 – Bakersfield, CA – Pyreneese Café^
June 15 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Training^
June 16 – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley^
June 17 – Navato, CA – Hopmunk Tavern^
June 18 – Arbuckle, CA – Burgie’s^
June 20 – Bend, OR – Volcanic Theater^
June 21 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Theater^
June 22 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern^
June 23 – Pendleton, OR – Jackalope Jamboree
* w/ Hayes Carll
^ co-headline tour w/ Rob Leines
