Tom Faia and Kate Miller return with Plug In, their sixth album and a powerful follow-up to last year’s breakout, Bad for Each Other—which held the #1 spot on the Roots Music Report’s Americana/Country Chart for nine weeks and ended the year as the top Americana/Country album of 2024.

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Plug In continues in that amped-up spirit, blending rootsy rock, country swing, and jam-band energy with Tom and Kate’s signature songwriting and vocal blend. There’s a raw, road-seasoned confidence to this record—shaped by years of performing together and a fearless approach to expanding their sound.

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The album features returning players like Bay Area guitar mainstay Tom Ayres (Persephone’s Bees, Chuck Prophet), producer/drummer Vince Sanchez, and bassist Jessie Diaz. As a special treat, Tom’s longtime band The Juice reunites for several tracks, adding their own spark to songs like “Bad Boy,” “She’s Tempting Me,” and the R&B-tinged “The Pick Up King.”

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Whether it’s the gritty drive of “Keep On Moving,” the country sway of “Bad Boy,” or the playful satire of “The Pick Up King,” there’s a wide palette here—but it’s all tied together by the strength of the songs and Tom and Kate’s vocal chemistry. Their duets shine, and the group harmonies are tight, warm, and honest.

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Plug In brings fresh energy to the Americana format—grounded in tradition, but always pushing forward. It’s well worth a listen.