Strand of Oaks announce new album "Miracle Focus" out 7th June via Western Vinyl + Share video for lead single "More You"
Strand of Oaks, the internationally acclaimed musical project of Tim Showalter, today announces his eighth studio album, Miracle Focus, out 7th June via Western Vinyl and available to preorder here. The album marks a bold departure from Showalter’s previous introspective work embracing a sound that’s both diverse and uplifting. The songs on Miracle Focus celebrate bliss and connection and were written following Showalter’s transformative embrace of meditation. Influences like Ram Dass, Alice Coltrane, Freddie Mercury and the Beastie Boys weave through the album, creating a joyful soundscape rich with synth layers and mantra-like lyrics.
Today, lead single “More You” is released, setting the stage for this new chapter, offering its rallying cry from among the first lines, “I need something more than me / something beyond what I can see.” Watch the video HERE.
Miracle Focus was crafted over the past three years during a time in which Showalter’s life underwent extensive creative expansion outside of music. This period saw him flying between his home in Austin, TX, where he took up painting in his garage including creating Miracle Focus’ album art, to Los Angeles, where he played a villainous biker on two seasons of FX’s Mayans M.C., marking his acting debut. This artistic expansion fueled a journey of liberation and a fresh approach to songwriting.
Showalter says: “Every moment on Miracle Focus is a piece of the architecture that fits together to form a temple of peace in my life. Acceptance of who you are, gratitude of being part of a connected universe, and ultimately, I hope it creates one hell of a dance party.”
Miracle Focus is a collaborative effort, with producer Kevin Ratterman (Ray LaMontagne, Heartless Bastards, Joan Shelley) returning as a key partner. Together, they achieved a seamless creative flow in the studio, further invigorated by the presence of Lacey Guthrie on vocals. The album title embodies the collective energy that emerges when individuals come together with purpose and passion. It's a celebration of bliss and the simple beauty of existence.
Miracle Focus artwork and tracklist:
