Heartland rock releases, week 38

This week, heartland rock reflects on its roots and evolution with the announcement of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' 'Origins 1971–1978' box set, revisiting the band's formative years. Bruce Springsteen signals new creative momentum with plans for two upcoming albums, while archival insights reveal shifting artist perspectives on past hits. Meanwhile, deep cuts and cultural echoes surface, ranging from Linda Ronstadt’s 1977 cover of a Warren Zevon track to the unexpected rise of a Bruce Hornsby song confronting Southern racism. Bryan Adams explores Canadian identity in a new roots rock project, and Elvis Costello’s transformation of a Springsteen tribute into a powerful protest statement underscores the genre’s enduring resonance.

1. 01

   Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Heartbreakers

   Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Announce 'Origins 1971–1978' Box Set

   Sep 16 · 6 outlets

2. 02

   Bruce Springsteen

   Bruce Springsteen has two new albums on the way

   Sep 16 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

   Tom Petty Apparently Stopped Liking This Huge 1989 Hit Because Everyone Else Did

   Sep 20 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon

   Remember When Linda Ronstadt Covered a Warren Zevon Song and Made It a Hit in 1977?

   Sep 20 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Bruce Hornsby

   How a Bruce Hornsby song about deep-seated racism in the South became an unlikely No.1 with an unexpected afterlife. "It was a complete fluke. Nobody thought it was gonna be anything"

   Sep 17 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Bryan Adams

   Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada

   Sep 16 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen

   How Elvis Costello Turned a Bruce Springsteen Homage Into His Most Searing Protest Song

   Sep 14 · 1 outlet

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