MIRADOR is out now, and it’s a roaring celebration of rock and roll’s enduring spirit. The new band co founded by Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka and Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin channels the fire of early folk, country blues, and mystical storytelling into their debut self titled album, ‘MIRADOR.’ Each track feels like a summoning of sound, a fusion of raw energy and timeless tradition.
The chemistry between Kiszka and Turpin is undeniable. They first met in 2018 when Ida Mae opened for Greta Van Fleet at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Night after night, their shared passion for Charley Patton, Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Martin Carthy, Bert Jansch, and Fairport Convention became the foundation for MIRADOR’s sound. “We were like long lost brothers,” says Kiszka. That brotherhood was captured perfectly in Savannah, Georgia, where GRAMMY Award winning producer Dave Cobb recorded the album live in just two weeks.
The first single, “Feels Like Gold,” glows with intensity. Set against the backdrop of conquest and war, it explores cultural collision and the pursuit of hope. The album’s songs span from the cinematic “Skyway Drifter” to the roaring “Heels of the Hunt,” and the emotional “Fortune’s Fate,” creating a complete universe of sound and story.
MIRADOR is taking this magic on the road with a full tour. Their November EU and UK run hits Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, London, and Dublin, followed by shows in Nashville, New York City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Boston, Austin, and Portland, plus a newly added San Francisco date on October 4.
As Kiszka puts it, “We’re trying to immerse people in the world of MIRADOR and where we’re coming from. There’s so much duality in the album: the humanity, the soul, the adventure, the tyranny, and the journey.” MIRADOR’s arrival marks a thrilling new moment for modern rock and roll.