After a decade with Boston punk-scene stalwarts Rebuilder, Craig Stanton is stepping forward with CG Stanton & The Powerful Stuff. Let’s be clear - this isn't the typical punk-guy-goes-acoustic side project destined for the quiet corners of coffee shops. Instead, 'The Powerful Stuff' delivers a sound that’s fully formed, dynamic, and thoughtfully arranged.

That sound is no accident. 'The Powerful Stuff' is the banner under which Stanton, alongside a collection of talented friends and collaborators, hammered these purpose-written songs into a distinct brand of Heartland Rock and Alt-Country. Think of the instrumental arrangements and sonic textures of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, blended with the layered vocals of Dawes, and delivered with a shot of the Gaslight Anthem’s unapologetic energy – an outlook honed over a decade in the punk scene.

The upcoming self-titled full-length album is where these meticulously arranged stories come to fruition. Expect a record that dives deep into the heart of finding love, facing grief, pondering parenthood, and holding relationships together – shot through with a signature blend of raw nerve energy and gallows humor. These are tunes built for long hauls, late nights and good company.

CG Stanton & The Powerful Stuff boils down to this: honest songs with guts, depth, and a hell of a lot of heart. It's music crafted with conviction, not for the algorithm. Play it loud.