Big Change: Rock legend Neil Young, at 79, launches his latest musical venture with new band The Chrome Hearts, releasing the stomping electric track “big change.” As Stereogum reports, recorded at Rick Rubin’s Shangri-La studio in Malibu, the song marks Young’s first release of 2025.
Veteran Lineup Assembled: The Chrome Hearts features an impressive roster of collaborators:
- Micah Nelson (Willie Nelson’s son) on guitar and vocals
- Spooner Oldham on Farfisa organ
- Corey McCormick on bass and vocals
- Anthony LoGerfo on drums
Raw Sound Captured: Co-produced by Young and Lou Adler, the track embodies what longtime engineer John Hanlon describes as “in your face loud irreverent rock ‘n roll paint splatter on the canvas in the vein of a Jackson Pollack painting.”
Social Commentary Emerges: The song addresses current societal shifts with Young declaring “Big change is comin’ / Could be bad and it could be good,” reflecting his continued engagement with contemporary issues through music.
Future Plans Unfold: While “big change” stands as a single release, Young’s schedule remains packed with the upcoming release of his “lost” 1977 album “Oceanside Countryside” in March and a headline slot at Glastonbury Festival this summer.
