{"id":20499,"date":"2026-06-01T14:24:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=20499"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:26:34","slug":"u-s-indie-rocker-jonny-couch-reveals-overwhelmed-previewing-first-album-in-7-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=20499","title":{"rendered":"U.S. indie rocker JONNY COUCH reveals ‘Overwhelmed’, previewing first album in 7 years"},"content":{"rendered":"
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U.S. indie rocker Jonny Couch<\/strong><\/a> returns with <\/strong>‘Overwhelmed’<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> the first single from the full-length rock and roll journey <\/strong>‘Where The Sidewalk Ends’ <\/strong><\/a>\u2013 his first new album in seven years. This 10-track offering \u2013 his most ambitious work to date \u2013 features such fan favorites as ‘Sweet Charlene’<\/a> <\/strong>and more recent compositions, expanding on the melodic craftsmanship and emotional honesty that have become hallmarks of Couch’s songwriting,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An inviting gateway to the new album, ‘Overwhelmed’ is fuelled by jangling guitars, a propulsive rhythm section, and an undeniable melodic hook, pairing upbeat energy with lyrics that explore the frustrations of a relationship coming apart in real time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Where The Sidewalk Ends’ features cover artwork by world-recognized New York artist Anne Muntges<\/strong><\/a>, known for her highly detailed drawings, prints, and installations. Exhibiting nationally and internationally, he work was also featured in the music-history volume “<\/strong>Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyonc\u00e9, Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Overwhelmed’ was recorded at Landline Recording<\/a><\/strong> <\/strong>in Hoboken, New Jersey and engineered, mixed and produced by Jon Chinn<\/strong><\/a>(Wild Child, Lomelda, David Ramirez, Gina Chavez, Calliope Musicals)<\/strong>, one of four accomplished producers involved in this album, each of whom bring their own perspective to the sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album was mastered at Mr. Pink Records<\/strong><\/a> in Bastrop, TX by Jonas Wilson<\/a><\/strong>, known for his work with The Black Angels, Heartless Bastards, Sumbuck <\/strong>and Urban Heat<\/strong>. Along with Chinn, Wilson is one of the producers involved in this album, the other two being Peter Mavrogeorgis <\/strong><\/a>(<\/strong>The National, Boy Harsher, Grinderman, Sharon Van Etten, Bootblacks<\/strong>)<\/strong>, and Dan Haag<\/strong><\/a> (The Astrojet<\/strong> and The Black Swans,<\/strong> both fronted by Fountains of Wayne’s Jody Porter<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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