The Red Clay Strays tease their new album with their new single “Wanna Be Loved”
by Raven Kendall | June 12th, 2024
The Red Clay Strays' latest track "Wanna Be Loved," was released on May 22, 2024. This song was the first single to drop from their much anticipated new album Made By These Moments which is dropping on July 26th, 2024.
Photo Credit: M.B. Coleman | IG @macieb_photo
"Wanna Be Loved" is an infectious Southern Rock anthem with lyrics that capture the traditional essence of the genre with a modern edge. It draws you in instantly with its irresistible sound, featuring gritty guitar riffs and pulsating rhythms. The band's tight instrumentation provides a great base for the lead singer Brandon Coleman's passionate vocals to soar with raw emotion, grit, and authenticity.
Lyrically, "Wanna Be Loved" explores themes of longing and desire with an honest authenticity that speaks directly to listeners' lives. It opens up a vulnerable topic about how sometimes we question our worth in relationships and struggle with thinking we’re not worthy or doing good enough when in the end, all we want is to be loved, seen, and valued. No matter if it is through belting out its deep lyrics or tapping out its infectious beat - "Wanna Be Loved" will leave you excited for the upcoming album and wanting more!
Overall, "Wanna Be Loved" showcases The Red Clay Strays at their finest, effortlessly showcasing classic Southern Rock influences. This song is a deep track with undeniable depth that is certain to become a hit feature on playlists everywhere. It's a solid 10/10 and a great single to tease the upcoming album.
The Red Clay Strays - Wanna Be Loved (Official Video)
You can catch The Red Clay Strays on tour this summer and into the fall!
Tour Dates:
May 30—Foxborough, MA—Gillette Stadium*
June 2—Lexington, KY—Railbird Festival
June 7—Murphysboro, IL—Shawnee Cave Revival
June 8—Pineville, KY—Laurel Cove Music Festival
June 21—Pelham, TN—The Caverns (SOLD OUT)
June 22—Pelham, TN—The Caverns (SOLD OUT)
June 23—Pelham, TN—The Caverns (SOLD OUT)
June 27—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s (SOLD OUT)
June 28—San Antonio, TX—Boeing Center at Tech Port (LOW TICKETS)
June 29—Lubbock, TX—Cotton Fest
July 10—Columbus, OH—The Bluestone (SOLD OUT)
July 11—Columbus, OH—The Bluestone (SOLD OUT)
July 12—Chicago, IL—Windy City Smokeout 2024
July 13—Grand Rapids, MI—The Intersection (SOLD OUT)
July 19—Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Frontier Days 2024
July 20—Salt Lake City, UT—The Complex (VENUE UPGRADE, LOW TICKETS)
July 21—Redmond, OR—FairWell Festival
July 24—Airway Heights, WA—Spokane Live (SOLD OUT)
July 25—Portland, OR—Crystal Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
July 26—Seattle, WA—The Showbox (SOLD OUT)
July 27—Rexford, MT—Abayance Bay Marina
August 2—Minneapolis, MN—Basilica Block Party
August 3—St. Charles, IA—Hinterland
August 9—Elkhorn, NE— The Club at Indian Creek
August 10—Oshkosh, WI—Xroads41 2024
August 31—Weston, CO—Monument Lake Resort
September 4—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium† (SOLD OUT)
September 5—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium+ (SOLD OUT)
September 6—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium# (SOLD OUT)
September 12—Indianapolis, IN—Murat Theatre‡
September 13—Bristol, TN—Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
September 14—Birmingham, AL—Avondale Brewing Company‡
September 15—Pryor, OK—Born & Raised Festival
September 18—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore^
September 19—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE^
September 20—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond
October 1—Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Paramount~
October 3—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore~
October 4—Ocean City, MD—Country Calling
October 5—Boston, MA—Roadrunner~
October 10—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore**
October 11—Austin, TX—Austin City Limits Festival
October 12—Oklahoma City, OK—The Criterion**
October 16—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy††
October 18—Simpsonville, SC—Greenville Country Music Fest
October 31—Denver, CO—The Mission Ballroom††
November 8—Los Angeles, CA—The Wiltern++
November 9—San Diego, CA—SOMA++
November 10—Anaheim, CA—House of Blues††
*with The Rolling Stones
†with special guests Taylor Hunnicutt and Aaron Raitiere
+with special guests Nolan Taylor and The Castellows
#with special guests Pony Bradshaw and Ben Chapman
‡with special guest Bella White
^with special guest Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge
~with special guest The Glorious Sons
**with special guest Black Pistol Fire
††with special guest Tanner Usrey
++with special guest The Moss
“Made by These Moments” Tracklist:
1. “Disaster”
2. “Wasting Time”
3. “Wanna Be Loved”
4. “No One Else Like Me”
5. “Ramblin’”
6. “Drowning”
7. “Devil in My Ear”
8. “I’m Still Fine”
9. “On My Knees”
10. “Moments”
11. “God Does”
