Peter Karp premieres the video for his first single, "House Full Of Love," from his upcoming album Jersey Town. Jersey Town is set for release on April 16 and will launch a European tour in support of the record.
The video was filmed at the legendary Stanhope House in New Jersey just before the venue closed. Now closed, The Stanhope House was a historic music landmark that previously hosted musical legends like Muddy Waters and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Karp played there regularly when he was first starting out. The venue's presence adds poignant resonance to "House Full Of Love," a song that pairs intimate storytelling with roots-rock and blues influences.
"House Full Of Love" was inspired by a friend in New Jersey. Karp recounts: "One day, I went to his house for brunch. He and his wife had a beautiful spread on the table; they were pouring each other wine, laughing, and calling each other 'darling.' Later, I went to the bathroom and discovered the toilet wouldn't flush, and there was no hot water. As I walked through the house, I noticed everything was broken or in disarray. On the outside, their marriage was shiny and glorious, but the house told another story."
Jersey Town, his 13th record, delivers confrontational bluesy bluster rooted in the gritty, fierce birthplace where Karp honed his storytelling and aggressive guitar chops. The album features 11 original songs exploring universal themes of loss, love, murder, infidelity, faith, fate, and desperation — songs that can only come from a place called "Jersey Town."
The album release on April 16 will be followed immediately by performances across Europe; exact tour dates are posted at
PeterKarp.com
Peter Karp is an American singer-songwriter and is considered a songwriter's songwriter, one of the finest contemporary blues and roots musicians working today. His work blends rock, blues, and Americana traditions. Known for storytelling lyrics, emotive vocals, and dynamic live performances, Karp has built a devoted following through records and touring across the U.S. and Europe.
Peter Karp - side guitar/vocals
Niles Terrat - Bass
Mike Catapano - Drums
Video directed by Peter Zylick
Produced by The Flipside Collective
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