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Brian Fallon Announces Solo Album Not Bad For New Jersey

Produced by Butch Walker with guests including Brandon Flowers, the album arrives in September and leans into arena-ready power-pop and heartland rock, showcasing a bigger, more exuberant sound.

Overview

  • Fallon announced the 12-track album on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, saying it will be released digitally on Sept. 10 with physical editions the following day on his Lesser Known Records imprint.
  • Butch Walker produced the record at his Nashville-area studio and played multiple instruments while sessions used mostly live tracking to capture a fuller, more polished sound.
  • Three singles are available now — “Not Bad for New Jersey,” “Better Before,” and the newly released “Pearls” — with lyrics that explore perseverance, self-worth and questions of privilege.
  • The album features guest contributions from Brandon Flowers, Phil Collen, Marc Ribot, Donovan Woods, Lori McKenna and Eric Slick, reflecting a mix of rock, folk and country influences.
  • Fallon and his band The Painkillers will preview songs on a short run of intimate club shows in June and perform at Riot Fest in Chicago in September before the album’s release, giving fans early live access to the new material.