Blues-rock artist Brad Dubay has released Planet 9, his debut album of powerful originals bridging electric blues, soaring instrumentals and old school rock and roll. Recorded in Boston, mixed and mastered in Nashville, the record is destined to open a new course in what current music fans are longing for. Brad has brought old-school blues-rock to a new era, a new sound, and a new energy.

“Planet 9 is about bringing the blues of the late 60s and early 70s back to life in its most authentic form,” says Dubay. “It takes us on a journey of the sounds that made that era so special. The album then places that journey into new orbits of new music that is unique to itself.”

With singing and guitar playing straight out of the late 60s and early 70s blues rock era, Brad Dubay has revived “that” lost sound that so many have longed for. He is influenced by artists such as The Allman Brothers Band, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, and The Beatles. His debut album Planet 9 perfectly captures his blend of hard-hitting blues, melodic instrumentals, and old school hard rock. At 25, his music delivers the raw energy and soulful phrasing that makes him truly exceptional.

Recorded at Mystic Valley Studio in Boston and mixed/mastered at Welcome To 1979 in Nashville, Planet 9 showcases Brad Dubay at his finest. The double album is now streaming on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and YouTube, with physical CD and special-edition vinyl copies available. The vinyl album master disks were cut at Welcome To 1979, completing a true full analog process throughout. “Going full analog, with absolutely no digital manipulation, brings out a unique and special sound,” says Brad Dubay. You can certainly feel it. Even the light touches of reverb were done with vintage physical plate and spring system units in the studios. No pedals on the guitar work enlightens players and listeners alike as a reminder of how it used to be done, without enhancements. This plays right into the other industry hunger - that is bands playing full-on live, just as it is meant to be, with no auto-tune, enhancers, backing tracks, in-fills, cut-ins, midi, or digital enhancements that have wiped out the true experience of music.

Brad’s band brings the highest caliber of musicianship to his new work. A true Hammond master, Max Chase adds rich texture and emotion to every track. His playing moves seamlessly from subtle soul to roaring energy, lifting their sound into another dimension. Caleb Dyer’s soulful basslines ground every song with groove and feel. His tone and timing give the music its heartbeat - steady, warm, melodic, and powerful. Precision and fire is brought to the record by drummer Mike Walsh. His dynamic drumming drives the band from tight shuffle to thunderous crescendos - always serving the song with power and finesse.

Dubay is making his mark in true guitar blues rock mastery. Planet 9 marks his debut release of all-original work. There is a yearning in the music world for new talent, new songwriting, and new styles - all in true unfiltered form, the ability to go full-on live, and stir the feelings of a generation that hasn’t been stirred in this way before. He brings new music that speaks for itself. Brad’s got “that” special look and special sound that is unrelentingly attractive, is gentle yet wild, coming from spiritual and physical strength, and peaceful understanding. He and his music exude all of that, and with Planet 9 he’s sharing it with the world. The album reached #4 on the Roots Music Report Blues-Rock Album Chart, with songs “The Traveler” #1 and “River Festival” #3 on the Blues Rock Singles Chart.

Brad’s songwriting, vocals, and guitar work carry forth a new fresh generation of rock and blues - it’s captivating for the young, and bittersweet for those who remember. Bringing these fans together is a truly exciting part of his music.

Follow Brad Dubay on Instagram and Facebook. Planet 9 is now on all streaming and purchase platforms and is available in CD and Special Edition vinyl double album.