San Antonio, Texas-based power pop veterans The Krayolas return with a full-lengther called Barbed Wire Road, actually an expanded EP with five brand new songs, which they have supplemented here with remixes of seven older tracks. The band takes a turn into Dylan-esque territory, where we enjoy a moonlit Americana journey driven by raw acoustics and reflective storytelling.

Although a few tracks burst with energy (Long Leaf Pine, Exit Salida), the album is largely unplugged and stripped down, built on subdued melodies and heartfelt vocals that carry a ragged edge and quiet power. Standouts include the title track, a beautifully rendered ballad, and Hurtin’ Me Baby, a spirited slice of folk. Even more striking, though, is Under One Roof (featuring Flaco Jiménez), a song so resonant it feels worthy of airplay everywhere, an anthem with the power to unite.

Barbed Wire Road is out now digitally via Box Records. An album of all-new original songs is planned for 2027.

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