August Ponthier "Everywhere Isn't Texas" 2026-10-30 plus new liner notes from

plus new liner notes from former Fire Brigade Union Secretary Andy Gilchrist

Sad And Beautiful World spans seven decades of the American songbook - a range nearly as vast as Mavis' career - and includes reinventions of timeless songs by Tom Waits

and on Ghetto Music he continues to impress

The album features live performances of hit songs like “Shout”

August Ponthier "Everywhere Isn't Texas" 2026-10-30 plus new liner notes fromA coming of age album for late bloomers who grew up in a place that didnt always love them back. Its a collection of songs that tackle topics like gender envy, reconnecting with childhood, escapism, generational trauma, and queer joy, all while processing a complicated relationship with your hometown, Ponthier tells Rolling Stone. When I would sit down to write songs, those are the experiences that I wanted to draw from. Its simple. Its a record that