There are moments in an artist’s journey when instinct, timing, and inspiration align. For Heather Anne Lomax, that moment arrived on stage at The Troubadour. Fresh off the release of her last record, she slipped into a couple of rock tunes by the Broken Homes—and something clicked. It felt like kismet. That spark became the foundation for her latest project: a deeply collaborative, soul-driven Rock and Roll record that fuses Blues, Rock, and Soul into something timeless yet unmistakably her own.

Recorded live at Love Street Studios in Los Angeles, the album embraces the raw, unfiltered energy that defined classic 1970s recordings. The sessions capture the electricity and passion driven performances. Produced by Zachary Ross (Rose’s Pawn Shop), mixed by Jason Hiller (The Freewheelers) and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, YES, Halford, Def Leppard). 

An extraordinary group of musicians whose collective experience spans genres and generations gave extraordinary performances: Jason Hiller (Freewheelers) on bass and mixing, drummers—Rob Humphries (Kacey Musgraves, Leonard Cohen, Jason Mraz), Jordan West (Grace Potter), David Goodstein (Jackson Browne, Dolly Parton), and Jamie Douglas (Shooter Jennings, Samantha Fish). Keys: Ty Bailie (Katy Perry, Tanya Tucker), Jerry Borge (Ziggy Marley), and Carey Frank (Bruce Springsteen, Tedeschi Trucks Band). Guitars: Zachary Ross and Heather Anne Lomax. Flute: Fuzzbee Morse (Bono, Peter Gabriel) and Lily Elise (Gwen Stefani, Miley Cyrus) and Mary Scholz.

Drawing inspiration from the swagger and energy of classic rock bands, the album channels a familiar spirit while maintaining a distinct voice. All songs are original compositions, with one special exception: a cover written by Heather’s late friend Michael Doman of the Broken Homes. n, Kenny Rogers, Jeff Bridges, John Hiatt, Richie Furay, Don McLean, Judy Collins, The Marshall Tucker Band, Joan Osborne, Melanie, and Blood, Sweat & Tears.

Her artistry is rooted in emotional honesty. Heather conjures something raw and deeply human in her music—creating space for listeners to step into a shared catharsis. As she describes it, her work is ultimately meant to be “a vehicle of catharsis,” inviting others to feel, process, and express.

Her 2020 release, All This Time, earned critical acclaim from outlets including Glide Magazine, American Songwriter, The Bluegrass Situation, and Music Connection, drawing inspiration from the life and recordings of Elvis Presley. Her earlier record, Heavy Load, released under her adopted name Michael-Ann, was named one of the Top 10 Americana records from Los Angeles and earned Robert Oermann’s “DisCovery of the Week” award in Music Row Magazine. She has also been recognized among the Top 10 Americana Artists by Turnstyle Junkpiled and featured across numerous publications including American Songwriter, LA Music Examiner, Music News Nashville, and Lonesome Highway.