Heather Anne Lomax Returns With a Bold New Sound on “Step Aside”

Heather Anne Lomax returns with “Step Aside,” a bold new single that captures her powerful vocals, guitar-driven sound, and deep connection to classic Rock & Roll. The track serves as the first glimpse of her upcoming album Who Do You Think You Are – while showcasing the raw energy and honest storytelling that define her music. With its themes of change and taking risks, “Step Aside” introduces a new chapter for the singer-songwriter as she continues to carve her own path.

A press release from Heather Anne Lomax’s team announced that her forthcoming album Who Do You Think You Are is due August 28th via The Blackbird Record Label. 

As for the new single “Step Aside”, it is driven by big guitars, powerful vocals, and the energy of classic 1970s Rock & Roll records. And as such, it introduces an album that blends Blues, Rock, and Soul with the honest storytelling that has always been at the heart of Lomax’s music.

Listen to “Step Aside”:

“I wanted to write a bombastic barn burner,” says Lomax. “It’s actually based on my move from Los Angeles to Las Vegas — ‘I’m jumpin’ off a cliff now…won’t someone catch me, I’m taking a dive, can’t keep on living like I’m half alive.'”

The inspiration for the new album started during a special night onstage at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. After releasing her previous record, Lomax added a couple of songs by the L.A. rock band Broken Homes into her live set, and something clicked. It felt like everything lined up at exactly the right moment. That spark became the beginning of a deeply collaborative album built around instinct, friendship, and musicians creating together.

Recorded live at Love Street Studios in Los Angeles, the upcoming album captures the feeling of a band playing together in the room — focusing on emotion, energy, and real performances over perfection. The album was produced by Zachary Ross (Rose’s Pawn Shop), mixed by Jason Hiller (The Freewheelers), and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, YES, Halford, Def Leppard).

The sessions brought together an incredible group of musicians, including Jason Hiller (The Freewheelers) on bass; drummers Rob Humphries (Kacey Musgraves, Leonard Cohen, Jason Mraz), Jordan West (Grace Potter), David Goodstein (Jackson Browne, Dolly Parton), and Jamie Douglas (Shooter Jennings, Samantha Fish); keyboard players Ty Bailie (Katy Perry, Tanya Tucker), Jerry Borge (Ziggy Marley), and Carey Frank (Bruce Springsteen, Tedeschi Trucks Band); guitarists Zachary Ross and Heather Anne Lomax; Fuzzbee Morse (Bono, Peter Gabriel) on flute; and additional vocals from Lily Elise (Gwen Stefani, Miley Cyrus) and Mary Scholz.

Inspired by the attitude and spirit of classic Rock & Roll, the album features all original songs with one special exception — a cover written by Heather’s late friend Michael Doman of Broken Homes.

Originally from Kansas City and now based in Las Vegas, Heather Anne Lomax has spent the past decade building her own path across Americana, Country-Rock, Blues, and Rock & Roll. She has earned international radio play and shared stages with artists including Wynonna Judd & The Big Noise, Lee Ann Womack, Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers, Jeff Bridges, John Hiatt, Richie Furay, Don McLean, Judy Collins, The Marshall Tucker Band, Joan Osborne, Melanie, and Blood, Sweat & Tears.

At the heart of Lomax’s music is honesty and connection. She describes her songs as “a vehicle of catharsis” — a way for people to feel, heal, and connect through music.

Her own life story has also shaped her artistry. Adopted at birth, Lomax spent years searching for her biological family and discovered a history filled with music and creativity. Her family connections include legendary music historian Alan Lomax, while her mother was a musician and visual artist and her grandmother performed on Broadway. After discovering her roots, she reclaimed her birth name — Heather Anne Lomax — embracing the identity and musical heritage that had always been part of her.

Her musical journey began in Kansas City and the Ozarks of Missouri, where she developed her guitar playing and love of songwriting while being surrounded by gospel, country, and roots music traditions. Artists including Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Presley, Hozier, and Maria McKee continue to inspire her mix of classic sounds and modern storytelling.

Her 2020 album All This Time received praise from Glide Magazine, American Songwriter, The Bluegrass Situation, and Music Connection. Her previous album Heavy Load, released under her adopted name Michael-Ann, was named one of the Top 10 Americana records from Los Angeles and earned Robert Oermann’s “DisCovery of the Week” award in Music Row Magazine.

With “Step Aside,” Heather Anne Lomax offers the first glimpse of a new album fueled by change, collaboration, and the courage to jump into the unknown.

Heather Anne Lomax Tour Dates 2026

Aug 25     The Troubadour              Los Angeles Record Release Party

Aug 28     The Space                       Las Vegas Record Release Party

Sept 6      Snake Bite Roadhouse   Yucca Valley, CA

Sept 25    The Canyon Club            Agoura Hills, CA       supporting Orianthi