MPress Records to Release James Mastro's Debut Solo Album

MPress Records is set to release Hoboken-based rock/Americana singer-songwriter-guitarist James Mastro's debut solo album, Dawn of a New Error, due Feb. 21, 2024. NYC-based MPress, distributed by Virgin/Universal via SRG-ILS Group, is also the home to Rachael Sage, Grace Pettis, Seth Glier, and A Fragile Tomorrow.

Dawn of a New Error marks the return of James Mastro (The Bongos, Health & Happiness Show) to the front and center as singer and songwriter. Featuring guest vocals by Ian Hunter and produced by Tony Shanahan – best known as Patti Smith’s bassist, co-producer and musical collaborator – the songs were recorded whenever Mastro and Shanahan found time to get together, between Shanahan's work with Smith and Mastro's work with Hunter and other projects. Noteworthy drummers on the record include the late Louie Appel (Southside Johnny), Brian Griffin (Brandi Carlile, Black Crowes), Steve Goulding (The Mekons, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe), and Bill Dubrow (Yoko Ono, Linda Thompson). The album was recorded and mixed by Grammy® nominee James Frazee (Patti Smith, Sharon Van Etten, Marshall Crenshaw), and mastered by the legendary Greg Calbi.

Full press release here.