After months of hard work, writing, refining, and recording, I am thrilled to announce that my brand new album, Stories from the Upside Down, is officially released today, December 5th!
This album is the truest statement I could make about the emotional reality of life as an artist. It’s a collection of nine anthems dedicated to the decisions we make when we choose a life „off the tracks.“ From the nautical cold and cosy warmth of the soundscapes to the final DIY, lo-fi charm, this is raw emotion woven into fragile hope.
Listen now to hear why we chose this life off the tracks.
Where to Listen & Support
Your support means everything to us, especially today.
- Stream / Purchase: Find the album on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms:
https://orcd.co/storiesfromtheupsidedown - Bandcamp Friday Special: Purchase the album directly from Bandcamp today, December 5th, and 100% of the revenue goes directly to us artists. Support the DIY process and secure your limited edition vinyl!
https://joeastray.bandcamp.com/album/stories-from-the-upside-down
The Team Behind the Upside Down
This album would not exist without incredible collaboration:
- Production & Studio: Many thanks to Gregor Hennig (Producer), who guided this project at the legendary Studio Nord in Bremen.
- Visuals & Artwork: Thanks to Arthur Gepting (Videos & Albumartwork), Till Petersen (Album Photo Front), and Sven (back)Hopmann / Melancholie Maritim (Album Photo Back).
- Team & Support: Thank you to La Pochette Surprise and Ansgar Glade.
- And a massive thank you to all my friends—for the unwavering support, the honesty, and the belief in this music.
Catch the Stories Live: ON TOUR NOW!
We are officially ON TOUR NOW throughout December and January! Come experience the new songs, the raw reality, and the fragile hope, live on stage.
FULL TOUR DATES:
- 05.12. Karlsruhe I Kohi (w./ The Green Apple Sea)
- 06.12. Freiburg I Flight 13 (w./ The Green Apple Sea)
- 11.12. Cologne // Stereo Wonderland (w./ lestrade)
- 12.12. Düsseldorf I Reinraum e.V. (w./ The Green Apple Sea)
- 13.12. Rinkerode I Alte Dorfschänke (w./ The Green Apple Sea)
- 14.12. Bottrop I Kurz vorm Kino (w./ The Green Apple Sea)
- 19.12. Hamburg I Uebel & Gefährlich (Turmzimmer)
- 20.01. Bremen I Eisen
- 22.01. Stuttgart I Werkstatthaus
- 31.01. Norderstedt I House of Superfreunde
Get your ticket here: https://www.bandsintown.com/de/a/15558018-joe-astray?came_from=250&utm_medium=web&utm_source=artist_event_page&utm_campaign=artist
