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“A traditionalist rocker to be reckoned with, a worthy successor to the likes of Tom Petty.”
“Ultimately, treading that delicate balance between sophistication and simplicity is what makes Droge’s music tick.”
“Droge writes about the longing and doubts of relationships with the softer, more customized edge found in the work of his singer-songwriter heroes, including Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty and Gram Parsons.”
“Droge’s appeal remains rooted in the charm and intimacy of his own gentle style.”
“A songwriter of stature.”
ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM
Sixteen years ago, Pete Droge went looking for his birth mother; instead, he found her obituary. Rather than marking the end of the story, though, that discovery launched a remarkable journey of personal growth and healing, one that would find Droge reuniting with long-lost relatives, battling a mysterious illness, and finding himself in the process.
“It’s been transformational,” Droge reflects. “I learned so much about adoption trauma, grief and loss and perseverance and identity. I learned so much about myself.”
Droge explores it all with poetic grace on his captivating new album, Fade Away Blue. Recorded with Grammy-winning producer Paul Bryan (Aimee Mann), the collection is largely autobiographical, offering up a series of dreamy, cinematic snapshots from throughout Droge’s life as he reflects on the existential forces that mold and shape us. The songs are bittersweet, balancing longing and gratitude in equal measure, and the arrangements are warm and inviting to match, with a spotlight fixed firmly on Droge’s tender, comforting lyrics and understated delivery throughout. The result is an album a lifetime in the making, a rich, revelatory sonic memoir that faces down doubt and despair with love, resilience, and commitment at every turn.
You Called Me Kid
“You Called Me Kid” is the lead track on my forthcoming album, Fade Away Blue.
Written for my dad after he passed, I dedicate the song to both of my folks. As an adoptee, I am especially grateful for their love and support.
You called me kid
And I can’t thank you enough for what you did
You called me kid
Never in this life could anybody find
A more generous or precious gift to give
Single drops on Thursday, June 12, on the eve of Father’s Day weekend.
The album's street date is August 22.
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