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The Black Crowes have released a new Spotify playlist titled “Feathers and Lead” that features the songs that inspired their recently released album “A Pound of Feathers”. The playlist includes tracks by artists like The Yardbirds, Ike & Tina Turner, Howlin’ Wolf, and Funkadelic, giving fans insight into the musical influences behind the band’s latest work.

Why it matters

The Black Crowes have a long history of drawing from classic rock, blues, and soul influences, and this playlist provides an interesting look into the specific records that shaped the sound and feel of their new album. Sharing these inspirations gives listeners a deeper appreciation for the creative process behind “A Pound of Feathers”.

The details

The Black Crowes’ new album “A Pound of Feathers” is the follow-up to their 2023 release “Happiness Bastards”, which was their first new material since 2009. The “Feathers and Lead” playlist highlights songs by artists like The Yardbirds, Ike & Tina Turner, Howlin’ Wolf, Iggy Pop, Eddie Floyd, Bo Diddley, and Funkadelic – all of which the band says inspired the “writing, the feel and the freedom” behind their latest chapter.

The Black Crowes released their new album “A Pound of Feathers” in 2026.The band will kick off their “The Southern Hospitality” tour with Whiskey Myers on May 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

The players

The Black Crowes

An American rock band formed in 1984 that is known for their blues-influenced Southern rock sound.

Whiskey Myers

A country rock band that will be supporting The Black Crowes on their upcoming “The Southern Hospitality” tour.

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What they’re saying

“The songs that shaped A Pound of Feathers.”

— The Black Crowes

What’s next

The Black Crowes will tour Australia and Japan before kicking off their “The Southern Hospitality” tour with Whiskey Myers on May 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

The takeaway

The Black Crowes’ new playlist provides an intriguing glimpse into the classic rock, blues, and soul influences that informed the sound and feel of their latest album “A Pound of Feathers”, giving fans a deeper appreciation for the band’s creative process.