Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts Announce Debut Album “Talkin’ To The Trees” Set for June 13th Release
In a move that’s both unexpected and thrilling for fans of rock, folk, and soul-baring songwriting, legendary musician Neil Young is teaming up with a new backing band, The Chrome Hearts, to release a debut album titled Talkin’ To The Trees. The album is slated for release on June 13th, and early buzz suggests it could be one of Young’s most compelling works in years.
Known for his restless creative spirit and refusal to stay confined to one genre or sound, Neil Young has spent the past five decades challenging norms and reinventing his musical identity. From the heart-wrenching acoustics of Harvest to the feedback-drenched grunge of Ragged Glory, Young’s career has been defined by fearless experimentation. With Talkin’ To The Trees, he appears ready to open yet another chapter—this time alongside The Chrome Hearts, a band shrouded in mystery but rumored to include both veteran session musicians and fresh blood from the indie rock scene.
The album’s title evokes imagery that’s at once poetic and ecological, perfectly in line with Young’s lifelong activism for environmental causes. Sources close to the project say the record blends lush acoustic textures with the ragged, analog grit that fans of Young’s earlier work will find familiar. Lyrically, the album is expected to explore themes of nature, reflection, resistance, and reconciliation in a world that feels increasingly fragmented.
The lead single, reportedly titled “Branches Break, Voices Rise”, is set to drop later this month. Insiders describe it as a slow-burning ballad with mournful harmonica, sweeping string arrangements, and Young’s unmistakable, cracked falsetto delivering lyrics that feel both timeless and timely. If this track is any indication of the album’s direction, Talkin’ To The Trees may resonate as a soulful meditation on our times—an urgent whisper rather than a shout.
The Chrome Hearts are said to bring a revitalized energy to Young’s sound. While little is officially confirmed about the group’s lineup, whispers from inside the studio suggest a mix of pedal steel, Hammond organ, and multi-part harmonies that nod to both country rock and gospel traditions. If the chemistry clicks, this collaboration could stand alongside some of Young’s best work with Crazy Horse or Promise of the Real.
Whether you’re a die-hard Neil Young fan or a newcomer intrigued by a musical legend’s latest venture, Talkin’ To The Trees promises to be an album worth paying attention to when it drops on June 13th. Keep your ears to the ground—and maybe to the trees.