Bridge City Sinners

Dark Folk? Americana? Folk Punk? Pre-war era Jazz? Bluegrass? The Bridge City Sinners, this traditional string band bends the meaning of the word genre with their eclectic blend of styles, defying categorization. They started their journey by busking on street corners across the country and now this supergroup of musicians find themselves on the national tour circuit. The Sinners still hold true to the DIY mentality by putting albums out on their self-made record label, Flail Records.

In an era dominated by uncertainty, In the Age of Doubt (2024) delves deep into the perpetual tug-of-war between determining what is right and what is wrong, and the endless pursuit of self-acceptance. The album is set in the same fictional, hedonistic, post-apocalyptic world on the verge of collapse. Amid conflict and chaos, we explore themes of self-reflection, insecurity, disassociation, and escapism. We all could use a break from the world, even from ourselves at times. These songs are an antidote to that harsh reality, a proclamation with those who struggle with doubt in their lives. There’s a tension and release between introspection and indulgence, and it’s too much to take on the weight of the world all on our own. In the end, it’s about the long journey and the connections we make along the way.