{"id":4616,"date":"2025-08-20T14:11:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T14:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/mts-records-gears-up-for-a-genre-spanning-fall-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T14:11:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T14:11:22","slug":"mts-records-gears-up-for-a-genre-spanning-fall-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/mts-records-gears-up-for-a-genre-spanning-fall-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"MTS Records Gears Up for a Genre-Spanning Fall 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/08\/big-PXL_20250122_180645245_2_pp-e1755698999680.jpg\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p>This fall, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtsmanagementgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MTS Management Group<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>MTS Records <\/strong>are lining up one of their boldest, most varied release schedules yet. The label\u2019s upcoming slate crosses musical borders\u2014mixing high-energy metal with a message, breezy Americana, heartfelt country, retro-flavored pop, and songs that dig deep into personal storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>From August through September, fans will hear music that celebrates joy, wrestles with struggle, and reflects on the human journey. Many of these projects carry an emotional or spiritual thread, making them as heartfelt as they are memorable.<\/p>\n<p>More from Spin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.com\/2025\/08\/florence-the-machine-ready-new-lp\/\">Everybody \u201cScream\u201d: Florence + The Machine Ready New LP<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.com\/2025\/08\/old-dominion-barbara-interview\/\">Old Dominion Get Weird (and Personal) with \u2018Barbara\u2019<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.com\/2025\/08\/sports-teams-alex-rice-shares-his-11-essential-bars-around-the-world\/\">Sports Team\u2019s Alex Rice Shares His 11 Essential Bars Around the World<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pittsburgh-based \u201cpositive\u201d metal band <strong>Ashes Awake<\/strong> doesn\u2019t hold back with their debut single release. \u201cA Better Way\u201d (August 29th) is both heavy and hopeful\u2014an anthem about breaking free from addiction. It\u2019s already holding steady on the <strong>Christian Music Weekly Loud\/Metal Top 25 chart<\/strong>, proof that their message resonates.<\/p>\n<p>The song blends rapid double-kick drums, aggressive riffs, and big, soaring hooks with lyrics rooted in personal testimony. For the band, this isn\u2019t just music\u2014it\u2019s a declaration of redemption.<\/p>\n<p>Also from Pittsburgh, <strong>Dust and Grace<\/strong> deliver pure joy with \u201cHallelujah.\u201d (August 22nd) Built on country rhythms, warm harmonies, and a chorus made for singing along, the track blends gospel-inspired energy with a country heart.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the kind of song that works just as well during a laid back Sunday morning as it does on a porch at sunset\u2014an invitation to lift your voice and join in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pam Ross<\/strong> returns to the Americana scene with \u201cCrazy Time,\u201d (August 15th)\u00a0 a laid-back, groove-filled tune that celebrates life\u2019s messy charm. Think unpredictable weather, uncooperative alarm clocks, and the give-and-take of living alongside someone you love.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s lighthearted without being shallow, the musical equivalent of smiling through life\u2019s little chaos.<\/p>\n<p>A seasoned storyteller, <strong>Digney Fignus<\/strong> blends folk-rock grit with bluesy confessionals on his latest LP. Already charting on the <strong>Americana Music Association\u2019s airplay list<\/strong>, the album moves between sly social commentary and introspective moments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Emperor Wears No Clothes\u201d brings sharp humor, while other tracks dig into more personal, lived-in stories\u2014each delivered with Fignus\u2019s unmistakable voice. \u201cBlack and Blue: The Brick Hill Sessions\u201d is out on August 22nd.<\/p>\n<p>Also on August 22nd, dance and house artist <strong>Martone<\/strong> turns up the heat with \u201cEKSTAS\u00c9\u201d (pronounced \u201cecstasy\u201d), a preview of his upcoming record <em>Phoenix Rising: The Emperor\u2019s Ascension<\/em>. The track layers pulsing beats, shimmering synths, and smooth, sultry vocals into a hypnotic club-ready groove. It\u2019s both a celebration of movement and a statement of artistic reinvention.<\/p>\n<p>Texas-born Americana troubadour <strong>Jeremy Parsons<\/strong> starts September with \u201cWho Was I,\u201d (September 5th) a reflective piece about identity and the winding paths that shape it.<\/p>\n<p>Just two weeks later, he\u2019ll release <em>LIFE<\/em>, an EP written through a period of personal and societal upheaval. Warm, conversational, and honest, Parsons\u2019s songs feel like late-night talks with an old friend.<\/p>\n<p>Only 20 years old, <strong>Olivia Millin<\/strong> is already blending J-Pop sparkle with Western pop style. Her Halloween-themed \u201cSoul for the Taking\u201d (September 12th) mixes catchy hooks with eerie, cinematic production\u2014playful, mysterious, and perfect for the season.<\/p>\n<p>Canadian folk singer <strong>Alex Krawczyk<\/strong> offers a tender tribute to the <strong>Grateful Dead<\/strong> with \u201cLove Through Sound.\u201d It\u2019s a warm, acoustic track about the power of music to connect people across generations\u2014a sentiment delivered with sincerity and grace. The artist\u2019s first new music in 2 years drops on August 1st, <strong>Jerry Garcia\u2019s<\/strong> birthday.<\/p>\n<p>Led by songwriter <strong>Tim Tye<\/strong>, Dayton\u2019s <strong>Midnight Sky<\/strong> delivers <em>Just Before Dawn<\/em>, (August 8th) a 13-track Americana journey through love, loss, redemption, and quiet moments of reflection. With highlights like \u201cHearts Are Wild\u201d and \u201cOnly the Moon is Blue,\u201d the record is steeped in vivid imagery and heartfelt narratives.<\/p>\n<p>What ties this lineup together isn\u2019t genre\u2014it\u2019s authenticity. Whether it\u2019s Ashes Awake turning heavy riffs into messages of faith, Dust and Grace filling the air with southern joy, or Jeremy Parsons telling deeply personal stories, every project is grounded in truth.<\/p>\n<p>Label head <strong>Michael Stover<\/strong> has always believed that connection comes first. Fall 2025 shows that philosophy in action, offering music for just about every taste without losing sight of what matters most: the humanity behind the songs.<\/p>\n<p>As the days grow shorter and the air cools, these releases promise to be companions for every moment\u2014road trips, dance floors, quiet evenings, and moments of praise. In a world still in need of healing and hope, MTS Records is delivering more than just music. They\u2019re delivering heart.<\/p>\n<p>To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.com\/2021\/07\/the-greatest-rock-stars-of-all-time\/?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=bottomlink&amp;utm_campaign=yahoolink\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This fall, MTS Management Group and MTS Records are lining up one of their boldest, most varied release schedules yet. 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