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PRESS

ALBUM - "BALLAD OF A MISSPENT YOUTH"

"So, here we see him return, guitar still firmly in hand and restless heart still somewhere in America – and his current home of Nashville will do just nicely – on a hazy summer’s day in the golden age of the late 1970s and early-’80s, slightly less wild sounding than before, but no less like a man simply doing what comes naturally…Tuk Smith here also shows himself to be a fine songwriter here, invoking classic rock’s heyday without slipping into parody or cheese." - KERRANG

"Opening (and title) track ‘Ballad of A Misspent Youth’ comes flying out of the traps with a size-thirteen Glam-filled stomp that begs for the volume control to be turned skyward and the pedal on the right to be floored as the driver furiously beats out the stomp mentioned above on the steering wheel. No hanging around, no breaking the listener in gently; adrenaline from the first note never lets up until the last strains of closing track ‘Forgive But Won’t Forget’ thirty minutes later." - DG MUSIC REVIEW

RADIO - Ballad Of A Misspent Youth

USA

"Ballad Of A Misspent Youth" serviced to rock radio Aug 2022 via All Access

“Tuk Smith songs are full of great guitar hooks, fun sing-along choruses and the swagger that makes for a great rock song. ‘Ballad of Misspent Youth’ is no exception, I love this new song.” - Axel Lowe PD Rock 100.5 WNNX Atlanta
“Very raw with catchy riffs...inspires picking up that air guitar...I can see fists in the air during a sing along.” - Kevin Vargas Townsquare Media

Achieved:

#80 MEDIABASE ACTIVE ROCK PUBLISHED CHART
#38 MEDIABASE CLASSIC ROCK PUBLISHED CHART

Confirmed spins to date:

WAXQ • New York, NY
WIIL • Chicago, IL
WPJX [W223CN] • Chicago, IL
WPJX-AM • Chicago, IL
WXRD • Chicago, IL
KZCT • Vallejo, CA
KSLX • Phoenix, AZ
WWSK • Nassau-Suffolk, NY
KQRC • Kansas City, MO
WKNA • Columbus, OH
KFMA • Tucson, AZ
KLPX • Tucson, AZ
KGGO • Des Moines, IA
WEZX • Wilkes Barre, PA
KCON • Little Rock, AR
WJJO • Madison, WI
WWHG • Madison, WI
KOZZ • Reno, NV
KIOO • Visalia, CA
KPUS • Corpus Christi, TX
WYCR • York, PA
KIXA • Victor Valley, CA
WRXZ • Myrtle Beach, SC
WGBG • Salisbury, MD
WWUZ • Fredericksburg, VA
WGFN • Traverse City, MI
KIBZ • Lincoln, NE
KFZX • Odessa, TX
WDNS • Bowling Green, KY
KBFX • Anchorage, AK
WLKZ • Concord, NH
WRLO • Wausau, WI
WRBR • South Bend, IN
WZUU • Kalamazoo, MI
WHMH • St. Cloud, MN
KRSE • Yakima, WA
KDHK • Cedar Rapids, IA
WEBC-AM • Duluth, MN
WWPE • Duluth, MN
WMHZ • Tuscaloosa, AL
WMXQ • Muncie, IN
WQRS • Olean, NY
KCMQ • Columbia, MO
KJML • Joplin, MO
KEYJ • Abilene, TX
WVNA • Muscle Shoals, AL
KEDJ • Twin Falls, ID
WXCR • Parkersburg, WV
WRZZ • Parkersburg, WV
KWMX • Flagstaff, AZ
KVRV • Santa Rosa, CA
KGRR • Dubuque, IA
KOZE • Lewiston, ID
KTED • Casper, WY
KRWN • Farmington, MN
KKDC • Durango, CO
KXRC • Durango, CO
KRKH • Maui, HI
WSUE • Sault Ste. Marie, MI
WRQE • Cumberland, MD
KKLN • Willmar, MN
WCHX • State College, PA
WBUS • State College, PA
WDVT • White River Junction, VT
WRKW • Johnstown, PA
WRKY • Altoona, PA
KZMZ • Alexandria, LA
KROR • Grand Island, NE
KMGI • Pocatello, ID
KXCS • Big Spring, TX
WRSW • Warsaw, IN
KWKR • Garden City, KS
KRVL • Kerrville, TX
WRLB • Greenbrier, WV
WJLI • Paducah, KY
WBHQ • Harrison, AR
KUQQ • Okoboji, IA
KXLR • Fairbanks, AK
KLKK • Mason City, IA
WBXE • Cookeville, TN
WRQI • Saegertown, PA
WRQW • Cooperstown, PA
KZLE • Jonesboro, AR
WQFX • Jamestown, NY
KHEI • Wailuku, HI
KSWI • Atlantic, IA
KFIX • Plainville, KS
KMOR • Scottsbluff, NE
WKKN • Keene, NH
WTHK • Wilmington, VT
KSPQ • West Plains, MI
WJJO - Madison, WI
WUPF • Escanaba, MI
WZDB • Sykesville, PA
WZDD • Strattanville, PA
WBXO • Pawling, NY
KFSE • Kenai, AK
PLANET ROCK • London, England
TERRITORY FM 104.1 • Darwin, Australia
REBEL FM • Beaudesert, Australia
REBEL FM • Border Ranges, Australia
REBEL FM • FNQ Outerback, Australia
REBEL FM • Western Downs, Australia
REBEL FM • Wide Bay, Australia
TRIPLE M CLASSIC ROCK - DAB • Sydney, Australia
TRIPLE M CLASSIC ROCK - DAB • Melbourne, Australia
TRIPLE M CLASSIC ROCK - DAB • Brisbane, Australia
TRIPLE M CLASSIC ROCK - DAB • Adelaide, Australia
TRIPLE M CLASSIC ROCK - DAB • Perth, Australia
TRIPLE M CLASSIC ROCK - DAB • Hobart, Australia
97 UNDERGROUND • Worldwide Online
107 ROCK [WBRR-DB] • Worldwide Online
973FM • Worldwide Online
B2 INTERNET RADIO • Worldwide Online
CBJ RADIO • Worldwide Online
CHIPPENHAM FM • Worldwide Online
CRUISE FM UK • Worldwide Online
ETERNAL WEB RADIO • Worldwide Online
FM 7 THE DRIVE • Worldwide Online
GOOD N PLENTY RADIO • Worldwide Online
GUITAR GOD RADIO • Worldwide Online
HARD ROCK RADIO [.NET] • Worldwide Online
ICED OUT RADIO • Worldwide Online
KAT POWER HIT RADIO • Worldwide Online
KENT'S KRYPT RADIO • Worldwide Online
LUCKY STAR RADIO • Worldwide Online
METAL MEYHEM RADIO • Worldwide Online
MM RADIO • Worldwide Online
MOUNTAIN BRAINZ R920 RADIO • Worldwide Online
MUD RADIO • Worldwide Online
MY RADIO [.ROCKS] • Worldwide Online
OZCAT RADIO • Worldwide Online
PHILLY ROCK RADIO • Worldwide Online
RADIO 319 ROCK • Worldwide Online
RADIO BYPASS • Worldwide Online
RADIO DIABOLUS • Worldwide Online
RADIO ROCK FM • Worldwide Online
RADIO ROCK HITS • Worldwide Online
RADIO WIZZ • Worldwide Online
RADIO X NZ • Worldwide Online
REBEL RADIO • Worldwide Online
RETROSOUND RADIO • Worldwide Online
RIDER RADIO ROCKS • Worldwide Online
RIPPER RADIO • Worldwide Online
ROCK & ROLL GEEK SHOW • Worldwide Online
ROCK RAGE RADIO • Worldwide Online
ROCKCAST RADIO • Worldwide Online
ROCKFILE RADIO • Worldwide Online
SAVAGE RADIO • Worldwide Online
SCOTLAND ROCKS RADIO • Worldwide Online
SLICK WILLY RADIO • Worldwide Online
SPIDERWEB RADIO • Worldwide Online
TATTOO METAL RADIO • Worldwide Online
THE SHARK [ALL INCLUSIVE] • Worldwide Online
TRIPL3 TROUBL3 RADIO • Worldwide Online
TWEACLE RADIO • Worldwide Online
UNITED AS 1 RADIO • Worldwide Online
VACATION RADIO 365 • Worldwide Online
WA RADIO NETWORK • Worldwide Online
WAVENEY VALLEY RADIO • Worldwide Online
ZERO DB RADIO • Worldwide Online

Notes & Feedback:

WNNH – Concord, NH (Active Rock): “I plan on listening today [to consider for the 5 o’clock happy hour or the 7 o’clock cage match].”
KLKK – Mason City, IA (Classic Rock): “Tuk was good [interview]. I will edit him today but it won’t air until December [as the show is backed up].”
NIGHTS WITH ALICE COOPER – Syndicated (Classic Rock): “It's in 11/11 [‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’] and if you remind me, I can retweet from the radio show account or do other social media on release day [sending a reminder].”
LUCKY STAR RADIO – Online: “In rotation right meow! [sent with a list of singles including ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’ and ‘Everybody Loves You When You’re Dead’ both added to the stations November rotation to receive 1-2 spins daily throughout the month of November].”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): “KOZE-FM Playlist Summary Week of: November 1, 2022… 0 – Drop - [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG [station has had in rotation for three months – will let station know we are still pushing if they can give it some recurrent spins or bring it back].”
WNNX – Atlanta, GA (Active Rock): “Love the band, good song but we’re not in a ratings position to break songs without any momentum and research. No holiday shows for us this year.”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): “KOZE-FM Playlist Summary Week of: October 25, 2022… 13 [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG.”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “KGRR-FM Mainstream Rock Report October 25, 2022… #72 –Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – MRG – 5 [Spins Reported This Week].”
KRWN – Farmington, NM (Classic Rock): “Yes, I like the Tuk Smith single. Let me spend a little more time with it and I’ll let you know if I can support. Maybe we could set up an interview too? [Let them know we could set up an interview no problem. Also asked to please let us know on any support].”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “Yes, I will get it back in [‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’ has been on since August 19th, but asked for a little more time].”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): “KOZE-FM Playlist Summary Week of: October 18, 2022… 13 [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG.”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “Again, I did not, and probably won't receive any email from BDS. Attached are 3 screen shots of this week's [10/18] report… Drop - Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG [Asked to reconsider the drop].”
KFML – Little Falls, MN (Active Rock): “I listened to most of these songs [tracks including ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’] and they just give me a 80's vibe. Currently our listeners like a little more edge. As of now I'm going to pass on these but keep sending me new music. Something will connect. Thanks! [asking him to relisten to “Ballad Of A Misspent Youth].” - JZ
LUCKY STAR RADIO – Online (Rock/Variety): “All are in rotations! [Sent with a list of songs including ‘Balled Of A Misspent Youth’ that continues into October rotation to receive 1-2 spins daily throughout the month of October – Station updates playlist each month].”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “I have not been getting the email report from BDS, most likely due to the changes that are all taking place. Took a few screen shots of my charts this week for you all… 5 [Spins Reported This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Balled Of A Misspent Youth - MRG.”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): “On my way to Cobo to attend the Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash. Back in a week or so. KOZE-FM Playlist Summary Week of: October 10, 2022… 13 [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG.”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): KOZE-FM Playlist Summary Week of: October 4, 2022… 13 [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG.”
MEDIABASE – Industry Trade: “That’s wonderful [Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts Chart position]! You can absolutely use our logo to quote stats on social media.”
KFMA – Tucson, AZ (Active Rock): “I can do that! [‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’ scheduled to play in specialty on Sunday].”
KLPX – Tucson, AZ (Classic Rock): “KLPX doesn't play new music unless it's a big classic rock artist. Alice is his own thing. KFMA could play it on specialty, but the show is on Sunday.”
EDDIE TRUNK ROCKS – Syndicated (Active Rock/Classic Rock): “I’ve been playing this Tuk track most weeks since it came out. On both of my music shows. Will continue.”
ZERO DB RADIO – Online (Rock): “They are all uploaded… I have different music genre blocks throughout the day. All tracks are uploaded to the 2pm-5pm EST “New 2022 Rock” block. Plus I’ve also uploaded them to their appropriate blocks throughout the day. Would like to do prerecord interviews with the following… Tuk Smith [listed first amongst a few other artists].”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “Yeah, we work will with the Q Room. We work well with both Casinos here, and both have stages that would work well for an artist like Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts. As for venues we don’t work with there is one called the Smokestack. I have had bands we have supported booked there and no one from the venue ever even contacts us... So, avoid there.”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): KOZE-FM Playlist Summary Week of: September 26, 2022… 18 [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG.”
KIBZ – Lincoln, NE (Active Rock): “For some reason, Animal [the stations PD] is not getting back to me on Tuk Smith. If you can drop him a line on it too, I think that would help [already have a voice mail in from last week but will be recalling and emailing]. As you know I think Tuk is a star and I talked with Jesse James Dupree about it as well as he called me up.”
JEFF DAVIS MARKETING – Independent Promotions: “Yes I actually just talked with Jesse James Dupree about that one.”
97 UNDERGROUND – Online (Active Rock): “New Music Playlist for September 17, 2022…. Light Rotation: Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Single.”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): KOZE Music List [9/20 Repot]… 13 [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG.”
NIGHTS WITH ALICE COOPER – Syndicated (Classic Rock): “Yes, it's [‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’] in the final hour of the 9/29 show. Alice should record it in the next few days. I'll let you know if any issues.”
KIBZ – Lincoln, NE (Active Rock): “I’ll follow up with him today.”
NIGHTS WITH ALICE COOPER – Syndicated (Classic Rock): “Hey, so what happened was that Alice started his tour and got way behind on recording shows. At the last minute he didn't record the show in time for us to air it, so we had to do a rerun. (which does happen when Alice is on tour or sick, etc.) Really sorry! Erik/Mike, you didn't drop the song in anywhere else, right? If not, I'll re-do the segment.”
KIBZ – Lincoln, NE (Active Rock): “Yes, I really like Tuk and know Jesse & Nigel. In fact, I went to the Jackyl holiday show in Kansas City that Tuk’s band played last year. I really feel Tuk is a rock star. I will talk to Animal about it but if we have them in town, I suggest the Bourbon Theater. It only holds about 100 people, but they are great there and we work well with them. There is also the 1867 Bar and The Royal Grove, but they do not advertise or involve us in anything we do, so I would avoid them. Let me talk to Animal [the PD].”
97 UNDERGROUND – Online (Active Rock): “New Music Playlist for September 10, 2022…. Medium Rotation: Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Single.”
SAVAGE RADIO – Online (Active Rock): “I'll be playing TUK SMITH on my show The Next Rock Revolution tonight on the station!”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): KOZE Music List [9/13 Repot]… Requests & Reactions: #8. Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts… KOZE-FM Playlist Summary Week of: September 13, 2022… 13 [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG.”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “KGRR-FM Mainstream Rock Report is in for week 37/2022… #73 –Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – MRG – 5 [Spins Reported This Week].”
WBXO – Pawling, NY (Classic Rock): “Yes...they are all pretty good [select artists/singles including ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’] and will do a soft rotation to the new add-on and see what traction and feedback we get back.”
HEADS UP ROCK SHOW – Online (Rock): “I would love to get this onto my show, could you tell me who 'the restless hearts' are so that I can give them a proper intro.”
FOUNDATIONS SMR CHART (Industry Trade): “It’s the rock rage stations… KRRR [Rock Rage Radio], KTMR [Tattoo Metal Radio], WBRR [Rock 107 WBRR], WMMD [Mud Radio] … [all digital broadcasters that reported official adds this week on ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’ to the Foundations SMR Chart. Some already added and reported to New Ocean Media].”
LUCKY STAR RADIO – Online (Rock/Variety): “All in rotation! [Sent with a list of singles including ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’ added to September rotation to receive 1-2 spins daily throughout the month of September].”
CASTLE BLAKK RADIO – Online (Rock/Metal): “I played a couple of songs on my show tonight [awaiting ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’ was one of them – did not specify]. I will definitely amp it up next week I just didn't have a lot of time this week and I sent the emails that you sent me I forward those to the station manager.”
WBXO – Pawling, NY (Classic Rock): “Thanks Brother Tim [response to an email blast containing ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’ followed up asking about potential airplay/support].”
BACK TO THE ARENA – Syndicated (Rock): “I'd love to hear the whole album and see if we wanna have him as our weekly guest on an upcoming episode of the show!” – DC The DJ
THE BAY RAGNI SHOW – Online (Talk): “Let me know if he is doing interviews. I would love to talk with him.”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): “KOZE-FM Playlist Summary Week of: September 5, 2022… 13 [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG.”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “KGRR-FM Mainstream Rock Report is in for week 36/2022… #72 –Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – MRG – 5 [Spins Reported This Week].”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “Just got back from a week off, that's why I didn't send out a playlist last week. Back at it today.”
97 UNDERGROUND – Online (Active Rock): “New Music Playlist for September 6, 2022…. Medium Rotation: Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Single.”
KIBZ – Lincoln, NE (Active Rock): “Tuk Smith – Liked it. Played on my show recently.”
WPJX / REBEL RADIO – Chicago, IL / Online (Active Rock/Metal): “I will give all [rock tracks including ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’] spins and see how the listeners react to them. But morning [light rotation] for sure.”
97 UNDERGROUND – Online (Active Rock): “Looking forward to more interviews. Also, are there any of these artists that can send us autographed pictures for our studio?”
NIGHTS WITH ALICE COOPER – Syndicated (Classic Rock): “…WOW on Tuk Smith, it’s in the 8/12 show [mistype for 9/12] as a Future Classic. I was already following them on Facebook so I know them but can’t recall how…”
KLKK – Mason City, IA (Classic Rock): “I’m off the next week, but let’s line up some interviews after I come back on the 12th.”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): “KOZE-FM Playlist Summary Week of: August 29, 2022… 13 [Spins This Week] – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth” – MRG.”
MAJOR LABEL ENTERTAINMENT – Independent Promotions: “I help a few of my guys do music each week. What are your top 3-5 priorities on this list? [response to an email blast with a number of singles – responded with Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts]”
97 UNDERGROUND – Online (Active Rock): “New Music Playlist for Aug 28, 2022…. ADDS: Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Single.”
KLKK – Mason City, IA (Classic Rock): “Tuk will be on this coming Sunday the 28th [‘The Skaar Kaard’ new music show].”
KFSE – Kenai, AK (Active Rock): “Yes, Tuk is in there too [New Music Show Sunday’s]. It is two hours on Sunday, all new tracks. As new ones come in, older ones come out. They have been staying in (once in) for 6-10 weeks depending.”
WPJX / REBEL RADIO – Chicago, IL / Online (Active Rock/Metal): “I will check them out [tracks including ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’] and get morning spins for sure [awaiting confirm on Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts airplay/rotation].”
PHILLY ROCK RADIO – Online (Active Rock): “New Music Adds for Philly Rock Radio 8/21/22… Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth.”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “KGRR-FM Mainstream Rock Report is in for week 34/2022… #73 – ADD – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – MRG – 5 [Spins Reported This Week].”
THE SHARK – Online (Active Rock): “Adding to The Shark!” – All Inclusive Radio
SIRIUS/XM UNDERGROUND GARAGE – Nationwide Satellite (Active Rock): “I’ll send it over to SVZ [Steven Van Zant] and see what he says.”
WIYY – Baltimore, MD (Active Rock): “Not bad.”
PLOWZONE RADIO SHOW – Syndicated (Rock): “Tonight [8/18] we are playing a lot of your bands… Tuk Smith [listed with other artists].”
ICED OUT RADIO – Online (Rock/Varitey): “Already ahead of you on that [asking about an add on Tuk Smith] already in my auto DJ [regular rotation].”
ROCK RAGE RADIO – Online (Active Rock): “Added to Rock Rage and Mud Radio.”
GOOD N PLENTY RADIO – Online (Rock): “Added.”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “KGRR-FM Mainstream Rock Report is in for week 33/2022… #69 – ADD – Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – MRG – 5 [Spins Reported This Week].”
KOZE – Lewiston, ID (Active Rock): “I went though your singles and I am adding in your Tuk Smith track in today.”
KTED – Casper, WY (Active Rock): “Sorry. Slammed. All [singles emailed including ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’] still get at least a single showcase spin.”
KIBZ – Lincoln, NE (Active Rock): “Giving the new Tuk Smith track a spin today. I know the drummer pretty well. Just seen him, Nigel, in Sturgis at the rally.”
WNNX – Atlanta, GA (Active Rock): “On the radar, just a crowded scene right now.”
ROCKFILE RADIO [FIRE] – Online (Active Rock): Rockfile Radio FIRE Weekly Chart… New this week: Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – ‘Balled Of A Misspent Youth’.”
RADIO BYPASS – Online/Podcast (Rock): “RadioBypass Playlist Episode 261. 8/13/22… Tuck Smith & The Restless Hearts – Ballad Of A Misspent Youth – Single.”
ROCK & ROLL GEEK SHOW – Online/Podcast (Rock/Talk): “Thanks! I will play this.”
SPIDERWEB RADIO – Online (Rock): “Thanks for submitting "Ballad Of A Misspent Youth" by Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, we'll give it some spins.”
ROCK 107 WBRR – Online (Active Rock): “Added!”
KGRR – Dubuque, IA (Active Rock): “Dude, that song grabbed attention right out of the gate! Adding right in. Thanks.”
WNNX – Atlanta, GA (Active Rock): “Tuk Smith songs are full of great guitar hooks, fun sing-along choruses and the swagger that makes for a great rock song. ‘Ballad of Misspent Youth’ is no exception, I love this new song.”
KLAQ / TOWNSQUARE MEDIA – El Paso, TX (Active Rock): “Very raw with catchy riffs...inspires picking up that air guitar...I can see fists in the air during a sing along.”

Syndicated Support

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Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts is an American rock band from Nashville founded and fronted by former Biters leader Tuk Smith, originally from Atlanta, now living in Nashville. The band released their debut single "What Kinda Love" on January 10, 2020 and were also added as an opening act for The Stadium Tour with Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe on the same day.

Then came the onset of Covid 19. “When the pandemic hit, it was like hitting the reset button on my music career”recalls Tuk, “everything got taken away…album campaign, stadium tour, record deal. The world was in lockdown, and the only way to escape was to throw myself into writing. My thoughts began exploring the past, and the inspiration for the songs just came in tidal waves.”

The new collection is a rock ‘n roll silver lining that came out of the solitude and reflection of the pandemic. Ballad Of A Misspent Youth is the new single (and subsequent album of the same name) released summer of 2022 on Tuk’s new record label MRG, through Virgin Music.

Tuk explains, “I decided to make a rock and roll record for me and what I like because there was no label, there was no committee involved…just me and my stories. I wanted to create a setting and an authentic feeling about everything. I reunited with long time friend Dan Dixon and recorded these songs in his garage studio, and there is a purity to the work that came from all the circumstances of that time.”

Growing up as an outsider in rural Georgia, Tuk found solace in hardcore punk acts like Black Flag and The Exploited. From there, Smith branched out into exploring seventies New York bands like The Dead Boys and New York Dolls, which lead him across the sea where he embraced first-wave British acts like The Buzzcocks and the Clash. Smith wasn’t just a casual fan of these acts, he was obsessed with them and traced their lineage with fervent dedication. “I was always into the Clash growing up and Mick Jones’ favorite band was Mott The Hoople, so through the years I ended up developing a love of the first wave of British glam, power pop and things like that,” he explains.

Soon Smith was forming his own acts, touring relentlessly and building a following with his high-energy live shows, including his tour of duty as lead singer for the Biters, who he fronted for nearly a decade. He offers “Then after being on the road for years, I had a reckoning about where I was at and the future ahead. …I realized the only way to achieve something meaningful was to be a good songwriter…that clicked. I went on a musical diet where I stripped the obscure stuff away, and I really started focusing on the greats. When I started clicking that it was just about the songs, things changed. I had already put my 10,000 hours in the van to play in the dive clubs, but then I put my 10,000 hours into figuring out how to write. I also started working with other songwriters. I humbled myself… it was an education, like going to school.”

Tuk elaborates, “I wanted to kind of branch out musically and do different things, and I figured to go solo would be better. My manager actually suggested I call my new band “The Restless Hearts” and that's what he would call me all the time. It was the title of a Biters song that people loved and I’d seen a few restless hearts tattoos at our shows along the way… and so Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts was born. I was in a period where I changed everything including the way I lived my daily life. I experimented with different ways to tap into positive/creative energy…it was an evolving overall process (and still is).”

Tuk summarizes, “Things used to be about debauchery, and now they’re more about dedication. I mean, I was always driven, but I was sometimes focusing on the wrong things. Now I focus on the music and the craftsmanship of writing and producing and performing.“

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

USA:

TALLULAH PR

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UK:

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