{"title":"Blackberry River","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"river-shook","title":"River Shook","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRiver Shook release their galvanizing self-titled solo debut via their own label, Blackberry River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith arrow-to-the-heart honesty, vivid characters, soaring electric guitar and shimmering pedal steel, Shook’s unmistakable voice cuts through darkness like a beam of light. The album carries a sense of poise and strength, urging listeners toward deeper self-reflection and honesty about their lives and choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Spring 2025, as Sarah Shook and the Disarmers neared the end of their decade-long run, Shook was already envisioning a new chapter and writing for their solo debut album. When a strong batch of demos yielded no bites from labels, Shook pitched an unconventional idea to their lead guitarist and partner, Blake Tallent: they would co-produce the record on a shoestring budget. After the final Disarmers’ show in June, the pair immediately began recording in their home studio, driven by a renewed passion and a shared creative vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is a bold leap forward in production. Shook describes the process as more than evolution. \u003ci\u003e“I had to completely kill my \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eold self,” \u003c\/i\u003ethey explain, shedding limiting beliefs to fully realize the record’s full potential. Tallent proves a crucial collaborator, playing nearly every instrument on the record and helping shape a sound that feels expansive despite its minimal resources. Together, free from outside influence or contractual pressure, the pair created something deeply personal and sonically singular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003ecross the album, Shook explores love, distance, freedom, and self-revelation. From the wistful urgency of ‘Country Angel’ to the road-worn vulnerability of ‘If We Got A Chance’ and the cinematic longing of ‘Lost Without Your Love’, the songs balance heartbreak with defiance. Recorded in a rural North Carolina home studio, River Shook feels larger than life - an intimate yet sweeping work that confronts hard truths while reminding listeners of their capacity to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eF\u003c\/span\u003eeatured in Ethan Hawkes’ Merle Hagard documentary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackberry River","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":57688924422475,"sku":"R1034-9697","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a2478484054_10.jpg?v=1782489407"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/blackberry-river.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}