Article Contributed by Ariel Rosemberg
Published on 2026-02-20
Yonder Mountain String Band continue the rollout of their forthcoming album Good As True with the release of new single, “Blind,” available now on all streaming platforms along with a claymation-style stop-motion video by Dave Razor.
Listen to “Blind”: https://30tgrs.ffm.to/blind
Watch the “Blind” music video: https://youtu.be/yi0ho-hTG-U
Pre-save Good As True: https://30tgrs.ffm.to/goodastrue
Opening with a bright, instantly memorable riff, “Blind” pulls listeners forward from its first seconds, carrying a sense of momentum and melodic clarity that feels both familiar and newly alive. Beneath that lightness, the song turns inward, exploring regret, mental health, and the quiet realization that change begins with awareness.
The contrast between its uplifting feel and reflective core gives the song emotional depth without slowing its pace, revealing another dimension of the band’s evolving songwriting voice. “Blind” follows lead single “Brand New Heartache” and offers a deeper look into Good As True, the band’s 12th studio album, due March 27, 2026 via Thirty Tigers.
Featuring eight new original songs, the album digs into communication—the conversations that carry us forward and the ones that fall apart. The things we say, the things we mean, and what gets lost in between. The tracks span the full terrain Yonder has long defined, from hard-driving bluegrass to songs shaped by folk and rock, with touches of country and indie influence.
Founding members Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals), and Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), along with Nick Piccininni (mandolin, vocals), co-wrote the album. Coleman Smith (fiddle) adds depth and dimension throughout. Together, the five musicians bring their own voices to the material, united by years of playing together and delivering performances that are tight and self-assured.
Yonder Mountain String Band have built a catalog that reflects where they are at each stage of their journey. With Good As True, the band clearly knows its voice, trusts its connection, and continues forward on their terms.
With an extensive 2026 tour underway, the band continues to bring new material directly to audiences nationwide.
Tour dates and information:
www.yondermountain.com
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