Origins & Style
Formed in Sacramento, Ca in 2020 and developed in Nashville since 2022, JT LOUX is a musical powerhouse consisting of guitarist and singer JT LOUX, drummer Zach McCoy and bassist Ethan Pecha, accompanied live by a second guitarist. The band blends melodic, often atmospheric vocals with vivid guitar work—drawing inspiration from Jeff Buckley, Fontaines DC, Bristol Maroney, The Backseat Lovers and, of course, The Beatles.
Recent Music & Evolution
• In September 2024, JT LOUX released “Daisy”, a reflective single recorded at East Iris Studios in Nashville, marking the closing of the initial chapter of the band and the promise of a new one in anticipation of his sophomore album in 2025
• JT dropped “Go Ahead” in November 2024—an electrifying track with retro flair that caught the attention of industry watchers and aligned with his signing to Yelawolf’s label, Slumerican Records.
• Also in November 2024, came the single “Waiting For You” , a collaboration with fellow Nashville artist Riley Whittaker, capturing a dreamy, indie‐rock vibe with evocative lyrics and a video reflecting the earnest, DIY mood of the single, earning local acclaim and radio features.
NOW
• Lead Slumerican Records single “Fool” drops August 15, with a, accompanying video chronicling life
on the road
• Coming soon: A collaboration with John Oates of Hall & Oates fame, called “Never Change My Mind”. This song came out of a chance encounter at Nashville’s East Iris Studios, where John and JT decided to write a tune together and magic happened.
• Single #3, “Saw You In The Distance” is a collaboration with Yelawolf, scheduled to release before end of 2025
• A total of six singles from the new album, in addition to the John Oates collaboration single, will drop on a regular cadence, culminating in the full album release in April 2026.
Touring & Live Shows
In addition to playing local and regional shows, JT LOUX has brought his energetic performance abroad, including a 2024 tour in Spain, with The Reverend Shawn Amos. 2025 has been a busy year on the road with xx shows under his belt opening for Yelawolf playing in front of 1,000 - 4,000 new fans every night. This fall, club shows across the east coast and south will be followed by the third leg of the Yelawolf “45” tour, hitting cities including Corpus Christie, Chattanooga, Minneapolis and Chicago. All told, the band will have played 60+ shows in as many cities this year.
Summary at a Glance
• Formation: Sacramento and Nashville
• Debut Album: Taken By Moonlight (2021), produced by Frank Hannon
• Recent Singles: “Waiting For You,” “Daisy,” “Go Ahead”
• Label: Signed with Slumerican Records (Yelawolf’s label)
• Upcoming Singles: “Fool”, “Said Too Much”, “Saw You In The Distance”, “Sky Ain’t Fallin’”, “Basement”, “In Or Out”, “Never Change My Mind”
• New Album: April 2026
• Touring: US & Europe (Spain) 2024, 2025 U.S. dates with Yelawolf, festival appearances at Sturgis and Launchpad in Huntsville. Total of 60+ shows in as many cities in 2025.