Buy Before You Stream has announced its latest artist partnership: the genre-defying Nashville trio DeeOhGee, whose new single “49-50” will be released August 29th as a limited-edition 7-inch exclusively on vinyl. This marks the first in a series of vinyl-first releases from the band under the Buy Before You Stream banner, with more to be announced in the coming months.
The new 7-inch features two distinct versions of “49-50.” The A-side is a studio-mastered take that blends Delta-blues phrasing with razor-edged garage rock, while the B-side is a live cut recorded at Midtopia’s Somewhere Works in Wichita, KS, a creative hub run by the nonprofit innovation lab Midtopia, which backs the Buy Before You Stream initiative. Fans can pre-order now at buybeforeyoustream.com; vinyl begins shipping August 29th. The single will arrive on streaming platforms two weeks later, on September 12th.
The studio version of “49-50” was produced by J.D. Cronise of The Sword at Mike Fahey’s Starbird Sound Studios in Nashville as part of “Follow the Song,” DeeOhGee’s ambitious year-long recording series that paired the band with a rotating cast of esteemed producers for one-off collaborations.
heir latest single “49-50” marks a new chapter: intentionally collaborative, joyfully chaotic, and soaked in old-school soul. Lyrically, “49-50” is a bluesy fever dream – equal parts protest chant and surreal backwoods parable. With lines about cold beds, reefer rivers, and smoking ducks, the song walks a line between heartache and humour, channelling the band’s deep roots in American folk poetry and
wide-eyed wordplay.
Whether they’re jamming in a van, barreling down backroads, or breaking into spontaneous harmonica howls in studio sessions, DeeOhGee is here to celebrate the roots of American music while setting fire to the rulebook. With new music on the way and an album in the works, DeeOhGee is bringing their sweat-soaked roadshow across the country this fall. Their upcoming tour includes festival dates at AmericanaFest and Black Mountain Jamboree, with more headline shows to be announced.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://deeohgee.org.
Tour Dates:
August 8th – Saturday, August 9th – Yuba, WI – People Fest at Driftless Music Gardens
August 19th – Kansas City, MO – Minibar
August 29th – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works (Thom Chapman Release Party)
September 6th – Charlotte, NC – River Jam Concert Series at Whitewater
September 7th – Charlotte, NC – Thirsty Beaver Saloon
September 9th – Nashville, TN – AmericanaFest – Paul McDonald’s ONE BIG LOVE
September 10th – Nashville, TN – AmericanaFest – Black Mountain Happy Hour
September 10th – Nashville, TN – AmericanaFest – Artist Ideas Official MIdtopia & Tour Tech Spotlight Event
September 13th – Nashville, TN – AmericanaFest – Official Artist Showcase
September 19th – Louisville, KY – Whirling Tiger
September 20th – Lawrenceburg, KY – Wildfolk Music Fest
October 3rd – Cumberland, KY – Black Mountain Jamboree
October 9th – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall (with High Fade)
October 10th – Huntington, WV – The Loud
October 11th – Morgantown, WV – 123 Pleasant Street (with High Fade)
October 17th – Waycross, GA – Gram Parsons Guitar Pull
October 24th – Chicago, IL – Robert’s Westside
October 25th – Appleton, WI – Appleton Music Factory