The Boneshakers are back with “Live To Be This”, their 11th studio album and their most electrifying release to date, dropping on July 18, 2025, via renowned Blues Label Gulf Coast Records! Pre-Order now available at www.officialboneshakers.com on Digital, CD, & Vinyl formats. This album brings the band's signature Blues, Soul & Rock energy to soaring new heights, fueled by the powerhouse vocals of Jenny Langer and the masterful guitar work of Randy Jacobs of Was (Not Was).

The pair recently signed to Gulf Coast Records and have this to say: "This album is a love letter to the music that shaped us, gritty, soulful, and alive. In a world of digital perfection, Live To Be This is all about real musicians playing with feeling, and we couldn’t be more excited to have some of our favorite artists joining in on the fun as special guests.” – Jenny Langer. "Little did I know that Jenny and I would find ourselves in such great company via Mike Zito’s very cool Gulf Coast Records. Just beautiful, positive energy pouring from all involved, living for music and the musicians. A great new home for the Boneshakers! - Randy Jacobs

The new album follows the band’s previous chart-topping success with “One Foot In The Groove”, which dominated the US Soul Blues radio charts and reached #1 on the UK Blues radio charts. “Live To Be This” vows to bring a raw, electrifying energy that harks back to the band’s original sound, fueled by the emotive vocals of Jenny Langer, who joined as lead vocalist in 2020. Langer, an International Blues Challenge (IBC) winner (Best CD), brings her powerhouse vocals to the forefront, delivering standout performances across every track. Fans won’t have to wait long for a taste of the album, the first single, "I’ll Kick A Brick (For My Man)", drops on April 25, 2025, followed by the second single, "Salty", featuring three-time Grammy winner Bobby Rush, on June 6, 2025.

Expertly produced by John Wooler, the visionary behind their '90s breakout on Virgin Records “Book of Spells”. This album is a soulful journey through originals penned by Jacobs and Langer and reimagined tributes to iconic artists like Screaming Jay Hawkins, Betty Davis, Iggy Pop, Jimmy Hall and Ike & Tina Turner.

The album features an all-star lineup of special guests, including Blues harpist Charlie Musselwhite, Grammy-winning producer/ bassist Don Was, guitarist Coco Montoya, Grammy-winning Saxophonist Jimmy Carpenter, John ‘Papa” Gros, and Ron Holloway.

“Live To Be This” is a celebration of The Boneshakers' legacy and their fearless future, symbolising the band’s mastery of combining Detroit soul with the musical influences of Memphis and Muscle Shoals, a sound that has earned them a loyal following. Don't miss out. Live To Be This is sure to bring the groove, the grit, and the soul to your record collection.