High On Stress
Still Here
High on Stress is a well-oiled rock n' roll machine" - Peter Jesperson (Manager of the Replacements) High on Stress saddle up to the bar with their highly anticipated brand new album. Pouring up shots of twin/cities rebel rousing, sleeve-worn heart, hole in the wall rock n' roll. Delivering a much needed jolt of their praiseworthy, anthemic, catchy and melodic, gritty guitar driven sound, High on Stress are highlighted by smart lyrics, strong songwriting, and sit at the intersection of power pop and no-frills Heartland rock 'n' roll, a celebrated sweet spot for fans, critics and Rum Bar Records. 'Still Here' stands on its own as if you were listening to High on Stress for the first time, accessible to the ear on fans of veteran travelers Jayhawks, Del-Lords, Heartbreakers, Dirty Truckers, and worship at the altar of the 'Mats. Reviewers have lauded their ability to bend influences, deliver sing along anthems, and create songs, albums and moments with genuine heart, life lived experiences, and rock and roll swagger. Check out what some mighty kind folk previously had to say about the 'Over/Thru' EP and our latest bar-stool mates, High on Stress: "High on Stress played up their 'Mats influence in the opening set by burning through their songs at breakneck speed, barely stopping to take a breath before launching into another alt-country-meets-punk-rock tune." - City Pages "Simply put, this is outstanding, kinda jangley, slightly twangy, power poppy rock 'n' roll and by god I am here for it!" - Oklahoma Lefty's Midlife Crisis "A fantastic EP from these younger brothers of The Replacements... Four magnificent tracks full of rock and roll and punk rock with pop touches." - Mi Tocadiscos Dual "Fans from Gin Blossoms to The Jayhawks and back should be very pleased hearing a song like this in 2026." - WoNo Blog "These four tracks sit at the intersection of power pop and no-frills heartland rock 'n' roll, and of course that's a sweet spot for me. If you dig hooky, heart-on-sleeve songwriting that doesn't apologize for worshipping at the Church of Westerberg, you will find a lot to like here (and in the band's full catalog). Great find, Lou!" - Faster And Louder "High on Stress carry on in the grand tradition of Minneapolis music - great rock 'n' roll with a rootsy slant; cheeky at times, consistently well written and played" - Peter Jesperson, New West Records