The Brethren Release Debut Single Meet Me in the Back Room
The band launches their new track alongside a live performance video recorded at their Madison studio.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Country
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The Brethren have officially released their debut single, Meet Me in the Back Room, on all major streaming platforms. This launch also serves as the inaugural release for the new indie label Hot Waltz.
Why it matters
This release marks the transition of The Brethren from backing musicians to a primary act with their own dedicated studio sound. It also signals the emergence of a new label focused on the Southern rock scene.
The band members boast a collective tenure of over a decade as Elle King's backing group. The new release arrives as the first project under Hot Waltz, a label founded by Parker Gispert to showcase Southern rock.
The players
The Brethren
This musical group consists of members Joey McClellan, Dave Moose Sherman, Paulie DeVincenzo, and Dave Scalia.
Parker Gispert
He is the founder of the new independent record label Hot Waltz who has followed the Southern rock scene for two decades.
The details
The band recorded the new track at their home base, Brethren Sound, located in Madison. Accompanying the single is a live performance video filmed within the same studio space.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: The band released their debut single and the associated performance video.
Industry Dynamics
The band's move follows the historical trajectory of session musicians launching solo projects by leveraging their industry experience to anchor a new label. This shift highlights a trend where experienced players transition to creative control to cultivate specific regional sounds.
Listeners can now access the new single across all major digital streaming platforms. Fans of the band can also view the accompanying live performance video to see the group recording at their home studio.
The takeaway
This release provides fans with an intimate look at the group's creative process through their home-recorded live performance video. Listeners interested in the Southern rock revival may find this debut a key entry point into the new Hot Waltz label roster.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Nashville Scene.
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