Have you checked out Ashley Monroe's new single ‘Hot Rod Pipe Dream' yet? Co-written with longtime collaborator Brendan Benson and co-produced by Monroe and GRAMMY-winner Gena Johnson, this sun-soaked summer anthem marks a continuation of Monroe’s sonic evolution that began with her 2021 album ‘Rosegold'
In discussing the new single, Monroe shares, “I wrote ‘Hot Rod Pipe Dream' with Brendan Benson a few years ago, and it’s honestly one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written. We brought together all the best summer, rock ‘n' roll, Beach Boys-loving vibes we could muster up and turned it into a musical feeling that brought us both undeniable joy. Then we took those same vibes to the recording studio, and I couldn't be more excited to finally release this song. It's different from anything else I've ever done, but it stands out as something special to me. And of course, what’s summer without a hot rod pipe dream?”
‘Hot Rod Pipe Dream' follows Monroe’s recent releases, including ‘Risen Road,' a cover of Fred Eaglesmith’s ‘I Like Trains,' and her late 2023 single ‘Over Everything,' which Billboard praised for its “airy, understated, and clear-eyed” quality, lifted by Monroe's assured vocals.
Earlier this year, Monroe performed her first headline show in Nashville since 2015. She has also announced her participation in AmericanaFest 2024, following a UK tour supporting Little Big Town on their ‘Friends of Mine' tour.
Tour Dates:
9/10 – Manchester, UK – The Bridgewater Hall #
9/11 – Bristol, UK – Bristol Beacon #
9/12 – Cambridge, UK – Cambridge Corn Exchange #
9/14 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK – O2 City Hall Newcastle #
9/16 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo #
9/17 – Birmingham, UK – Symphony Hall #
9/19 – Glasgow, UK – SEC Armadillo #
9/17-21 – Nashville, TN – AmericanaFest
For a full list of tour dates, visit her website.
