San Francisco jamgrass mainstays Hot Buttered Rum release their 10-track album ‘Uphill Highway,’ a focused collection rooted in present-day stories and lived experience. The record brings together reflection, friction, and forward motion, drawing from the band’s deep ties to the Bay Area scene while sharpening their songwriting approach. Guest appearances from Allie Kral, Elliott Peck, Kyle Ledson, Sam Chase, Audio Angel, Leif Karlstrom, and Wally Ingram further anchor the album in a shared musical community built over years of collaboration.
The album opens with “Outrage Machine,” a pointed examination of social media’s impact on attention and emotion, written by Nat Keefe. The track pairs direct lyricism with a clear statement of personal agency, closing on the line, “I won’t be the fuel for this outrage machine.” ‘Uphill Highway’ runs ten tracks and is available now across digital platforms.