Richmond, Virginia, rising alt-rock artist Wes Parker has announced his eagerly anticipated debut solo album, 'Super Rare', out Friday, June 5 via Big Machine Rock. 'Super Rare' is Parker's latest body of work since 2025's fan favorites 'fantom' and 'Splinter' EPs. In celebration of the news, Parker has dropped his latest single "Little Birdie" from the forthcoming full-length along with the official music video. Speaking about 'Super Rare', Parker shared:
“‘Super Rare’ feels like the closest I’ve gotten to putting my full personality on record. It reminds me of the notebooks I had growing up that were full of sketches, poems, doodles of my observations of people in the suburban America I grew up in. People describe it sounding like 90s alternative rock, bands like Radiohead, Muse and some modern day sounds, like MJ Linderman, The Shins, Mac DeMarco. It’s a melancholic record, but I wanted to let some of my comedy background into the world of the album through interludes from a fictional radio host named DJ Charlie-Horse.”
When asked about "Little Birdie", he commented:
“I think of “Little Birdie” as a pretty simple four-chord psych-rock/surf-rock tune sonically. It’s about watching something in your life crumble away and feeling both mournful yet liberated. I always loved songs with choruses that just had one or two notes. It kind of whips me into a frenzy. So I thought I’d try that on a song of my own. Something about the chorus kind of reminds me of Blink-182.”
Pre-order 'Super Rare' at the link here, stream "Little Birdie" here, and watch the music video below.
After wrapping up his tour with Liz Cooper, fans have their chance to see Wes Parker on his headlining tour across the US going on now. After wrapping up the headliner, he will next be on the road with indie-folk mainstay Shakey Graves. Be sure to get your tickets at the link here, and stay tuned for more Wes Parker news coming soon.
Upcoming Wes Parker Tour Dates:
Apr 24 - Charleston, SC @ Stu Fest
Apr 25 - Asheville, NC @ Static Age
Apr 26 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
Apr 28 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern
Apr 29 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement
May 1 - Newport, KY @ Southgate House Revival
May 2 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
May 3 - Detroit, MI @ Lager House
May 4 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
May 6 - Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe
May 8 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
May 9 - Philadelphia, PA @ Ortlieb's Lounge
May 10 - New London, CT @ Garde Arts Center
May 12 - New York, NY @ Night Club 101
Jun 4 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom^
Jun 5 - Kansas City, MO @ The Truman^
Jun 6 - Rockford, IL @ Coronado Performing Arts Center^
Jun 8 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre^
Jun 10 - King of Prussia, PA @ Concerts Under the Stars^
Jun 12 - Richmond, VA @ The Camel*
^ Supporting Shakey Graves
* Album Release Show
