Southern California alternative rock outfit DIRTY HEADS spent the summer touring across the U.S. on the headlining “Island Glow” tour and are excited to share a new live- recorded version of their hit single “John Linen” which features rapper Yelawolf who was featured as an opening act on the first leg of the tour. The single is out today across all digital platforms via Better Noise Music HERE along with a new music video featuring performance footage from the tour. Stream it HERE. 

“We were stoked to have Yelawolf on tour with us,” shares vocalist JARED WATSON. “He puts on a great show and knows how to have a good time. So, we invited him up to run a verse and he delivered a moment that was one of the highlights of the show and tour.”

“It was such an honor sharing the stage with Yelawolf, he absolutely murdered this verse,” says guitarist DUDDY B. “I’m glad we were able to capture this moment live for y’all.”

YELAWOLF remarks: “Jared and Duddy really looked out for me on the tour we rocked together. Dirty Heads became instant fam and when the opportunity came to jump on ‘John Linen’ I was all over it! The song fuckin’ slaps…these dudes know their shit and I’m a snob about hip hop, especially…if I don’t vibe I’m out. This song, however, I was psyched to be a part of! Looking forward to more collaborations with the Dirty Heads!”

The original version of “John Linen” featured Alex Vince and Ivuss (aka pro surfer Ivy Miller) and was released in April. The single has since accumulated 78.5 million streams and its lyric video has 478K views. It is also featured on the deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed 2022 album, MIDNIGHT CONTROL, out now via Better Noise Music, and includes 13 new tracks with acoustic versions of hit songs “Rescue Me”—which spent the entire month of August at #1 on the Alternative radio  charts—“Life’s Been Good,” and “Island Glow,” three Lo-Fi versions of album tracks and three previously unreleased songs. 

Stream/download MIDNIGHT CONTROL: DELUXE at http://dirtyheads.com/midnightcontroldeluxe. 

DIRTY HEADS’ eighth studio album Midnight Control featured 10 all-new songs, including their take on Joe Walsh’s 1978 hit “Life’s Been Good,” which the band performed on national TV on NBC’s “The Today Show” earlier this year. The song has been streamed over 30 million times since the album’s release in May 2022.  The album debuted in Top 10 of Billboard’s Top Independent Album and Top Alternative Albums charts and has been streamed over 43 million times since its release, averaging 4 million monthly streams. In June, MIDNIGHT CONTROL was released on vinyl for the first-ever time via Better Noise Music. Get your copy now HERE.

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California reggae-influenced band DIRTY HEADS have announced their highly anticipated 8^th studio album Midnight Control, with cover art created by bassist David Foral, due out August 26 via Better Noise Music. The band also released the new track “Heavy Water,” featuring Grammy-nominated band Common Kings. “Heavy Water” is streaming now, along with a music video featuring live shots from the current Dirty Heads Let’s Get It Kraken Summer tour. Fans can pre-order Midnight Control here.

“’Heavy Water’ is a song about empowerment,” lead singer Jared Watson shared. “Being in the water constantly from a young age, we know the power of the ocean – there is nothing more powerful or uncontrollable. ‘Heavy water’ is a metaphor for life because when life throws something at you that’s unforeseen and uncontrollable, you will be ready for it and not let it overtake you. YOU are the heavy water and mother f*ckers better get out of your way because you are on a mission, and nothing is stopping you. Either way, you got this.”

Listen to Heavy Water here.

“Heavy Water” is the 2^nd release off the band’s highly anticipated new album Midnight Control, following the single “Life’s Been Good,” the band’s take on Joe Walsh’s 1978 hit. After just 4 weeks, “Life’s Been Good” is racing up the Alternative Radio charts already sitting at #25 and getting support by stations across the country, including KROQ in Los Angeles.

“’Life’s Been Good’ is the perfect follow up to ‘Vacation,’ lead singer Jared Watson commented. “It just felt right. If you like the vibe of ‘Vacation’ and that song impacted your life in a positive way, ‘Life Is Good’ is the continuation of that feeling. I think the story of enjoying life is really what Dirty Heads are all about.”

WATCH THE “LIFE’S BEEN GOOD” VIDEO HERE

Dirty Heads are currently out streaming some of the biggest alternative acts in the U.S., with nearly 2 BILLION total streams on-demand + programmed. Worldwide, the band has over 1.28 MILLION digital track sales and 1.5 BILLION on-demand streams since 2018. Statistics via U.S. and Global Music Connect. 

Earlier this year, the band released new remixes of their viral TikTok hit “Vacation,” with producers such as Borgeous and an acoustic version of the track after the #VacationTransition challenge went viral on TikTok, amassing over 378 MILLION streams and over 6 BILLION consumption plays across all social media platforms.

Follow the band’s latest releases on Dirty Heads 101 playlist on Spotify.

Midnight Control TRACK LISTING

1. Island Glow (3:38) [EXPLICIT]
2. Heavy Water (feat. Common Kings) (3:20) [EXPLICIT]
3. Life’s Been Good (3:13)
4. Make Me (3:11)
5. Midnight Control (3:32)
6. Little Things (3:08)
7. Indigo (3:21)
8. El Dorado (3:30) [EXPLICIT]
9. Shade (3:40) [EXPLICIT]
10. Live Your Life (3:09) [EXPLICIT]

Upcoming Dirty Heads Tour Dates

Fri Aug 05 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amp
Sat Aug 06 – Las Vegas, NV – Downtown Las Vegas Event Center
Tue Aug 09 – Cheyenne, WY – The Chinook @ Terry Bison Ranch
Wed Aug 10 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater
Thu Aug 11 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion
Fri Aug 12 – Chicago, IL – Radius
Sat Aug 13 – Newark, OH – EVERWILD Music Festival
Sat Sept 24 – San Diego, CA – Bay Fest
Fri Sept 30 – Ocean City, MD – Oceans Calling Festival
Sat Oct 1 – Charleston Farms, SC – License 2 Chill