Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram Walks ‘Hard Road’ On New Album Featuring Fiery ‘Voodoo Charm’ Single

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram detailed a new album, Hard Road, due out on September 26 through his Red Zero Records. The acclaimed blues guitarist also shared the lead single, “Voodoo Charm.”

Hard Road is Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s first LP since releasing his Grammy-winning album 662 in 2021. The guitarist executive produced Hard Road alongside Ric Whitney for Red Zero Records with additional production from Patrick “Guitar Boy” Hayes, Nick Goldston and Tom Hambridge.

The aptly named, Hard Road is “Kingfish’s most introspective and ambitious project thus far, lyrically, emotionally, sonically, and thematically,” as per a press release. “Songs such as ‘Bad Like Me’ and ‘Nothin’ But Your Love’ explore love, loss, identity, perseverance, and personal growth, but with a harder, emotionally rich edge to Ingram’s signature sound. As always, Kingfish’s renowned guitar work is both explosive and tender, a fusion of rock and R&B sensibilities with vulnerable, honest, resilient blues at its heart.”

“This record comes from real-life reflection,” Ingram shared. “I’ve been balancing fame, heartbreak, love, and relationships while trying to stay grounded, touring, creating, and maturing. These songs are about owning my story. They’re about learning to see myself clearly and seeing others with more compassion. That’s changed the way I write, the way I play, and the way I live.”

Kingfish also detailed Hard Road’s first preview, “Voodoo Charm.”

“I’m definitely excited to drop the first track from Hard Road,” he said. “‘Voodoo Charm’ is a high-tempo one that I look forward to playing live, and I also think it will set the stage for what’s to come with my third studio album. I hope people dig it and have some real anticipation for what’s in store.”

Listen to “Voodoo Charm” below:

Hard Road is set to arrive in a variety of formats including digital, standard green and white swirl vinyl and limited-edition 500 purple and gold swirl vinyl, available exclusively via Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s official webstore. 100 of the latter contain a special Golden Ticket insert that will give winners a pair of tickets to a Kingfish show of their choice.

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has many shows to choose from on the horizon as he enters a busy final half to 2025 including festival plays, headline shows and a UK/EU trek. Scroll down for the guitarist’s full tour routing and ticket info.