Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Joe Hysell returns with his upcoming EP, Still Gonna Try, set for release on Friday, August 15, 2025. Known for his rich alt-country roots, Hysell takes a bold step forward, fusing gritty rock textures with vivid, emotionally charged songwriting. This latest chapter in his musical evolution reveals an artist unafraid to push boundaries - and dig deep.

With themes of resilience, heartbreak, and hope woven through every track, Still Gonna Try captures Hysell at his most vulnerable and most powerful. It’s a five-song meditation on persistence and personal reckoning - an EP that doesn’t just reflect change, it sounds like it.

Building on the success of previous releases like The Superman EP (2018) and Workin’ Too Hard (2017), Hysell continues to carve out his space as one of the Midwest’s most compelling under-the-radar songwriters and voices in Americana and alt-country.

Still Gonna Try will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and all major streaming platforms later this summer!

Upcoming gig alert:

• July 10, 2025 – A Night with Joe Hysell & Dan Neale - 331 Club, Minneapolis, MN – 9:00 PM CT – Free Admission