Beachwood Sparks Ends 12-Year Hiatus With New Chris Robinson-Produced Single

Alt-country band Beachwood Sparks are back after a 12 years with new single, “Torn In Two.” The track is set for the group’s upcoming album, Across The River Of Stars, produced by The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson and due out on July 19 through Curation Records.

Beachwood Sparks’ current lineup consists of founding members guitarist Chris Gunst, bassist Brent Rademaker and Farmer Dave Scher (Lap Steel/Keyboards) as well as Ben Knight (Guitar), Jen Cohen Gunst (Keys/Guitar) and Andres Renteria (Drums).

Across The River Of Stars is Beachwood Sparks’ first studio album of new material since 2012’s The Tarnished Gold. The band previewed the record with “Torn In Two.”

The new track “showcases the band’s signature Western swing and the blend of soft, expressive vocals of Chris Gunst, cresting with a triumphant guitar solo that electrifies the soul,” as per a press release. “With Chris Robinson’s seasoned touch, the track captures the raw energy of Neil Young’s Zuma era, while weaving a narrative of West Coast environmentalism.”

Watch the “Torn In Two” music video below with animation by Mark Neeley:

Beachwood Sparks are also returning to the stage for the first time since 2019. The band has a handful of summer dates on the books with more to be announced as well as a slot at the Evolution Festival in September. Check out Beachwood Sparks’ itinerary with ticket info below.