Austin’s own Gus Baldwin has just released his latest solo single, “Cherrywood,” a gritty, heartfelt power-pop gem that previews his forthcoming self-titled debut solo album. Known for his genre-hopping sound and kinetic live shows, Baldwin’s latest effort marks a deeply personal turn — a reflection of his early 20s and the chaotic clarity that came with them.
Best known as the frontman of Gus Baldwin & The Sketch, Baldwin isn’t slowing down. After earning praise with The Sketch earlier this year — including a KUTX Artist of the Month nod and Austin Chronicle cover feature — he’s heading out on the road. The band kicks off a headlining August tour across the Southeast (with stops at Muddy Rootsand Evolution Festival) before joining Bass Drum of Death for a string of West Coast dates in fall.
A staple of Austin’s underground, Baldwin has evolved from his early days in Dallas surf-punk band Sealion and psych-pop collective Acid Carousel, to a DIY legend with his label GetWithIt! Records. Now, whether he’s playing with The Sketch or solo, Baldwin’s sound channels the best of Bad Nerves, Osees, Spiritual Cramp, and The Hives — a hyper-charged blend of psych, punk, and pure rock energy.
More than just a single, “Cherrywood” is a glimpse into the world Gus Baldwin built — loud, raw, and defiantly honest. His full solo album is due later this year.
Gus Baldwin will be available on LP and download on October 24th, 2025 via Permanent Teeth. Pre-orders are available via BandCamp.
GUS BALDWIN & THE SKETCH LIVE 2025:
08/22 Austin, TX – Hotel Vegas
08/26 Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves
08/27 Memphis, TN – Hi-Tone Cafe
08/28 Atlanta, GA – The EARL
08/29 Cookeville, TN – Muddy Roots Festival
08/30 Nashville, TN – The Basement
08/31 New Orleans, LA – Saturn
09/20 Taylor, TX – Black Sparrow Music Parlour – Flat Fest
09/27 St Louis, MO – Evolution Festival
10/30 Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall *
11/01 Dallas, TX – Ferris Wheelers *
11/02 Austin, TX – Empire Control Room *
11/04 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad *
11/05 Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar *
11/06 Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy *
11/07 San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick *
11/08 San Francisco, CA – Brick and Mortar *
11/10 Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s *
11/12 Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s *
11/14 Portland, OR – Dante’s *
11/15 Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club *
11/17 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge *
11/19 Denver, CO – Marquis *
11/20 Ft Collins, CO – The Coast *
11/21 Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck *
11/22 Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall *
* w/ Bass Drum of Death
