Matt Axton Announces Hollywood EP Release Party for "Same Old Story" Feb 5 at Desert 5 Spot
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Californer -- Americana rocker Matt Axton invites fans, friends, and the Los Angeles music community to celebrate the release of his new EP Same Old Story with an official release party on Thursday, February 5, at the iconic Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood.

Blending what Axton calls "mountain-soul, rock & roll," the evening features a live performance with full band Badmoon, spotlighting songs from the EP and the debut of the new single "Musclechops," an infectious, soulful funk-rock anthem about grit, connection, and not going it alone.

EP Release Party Details
📍 Desert 5 Spot
6516 Selma Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028
🗓 Thursday, February 5, 2026
⏰ Doors & activities: 8:00 PM | Live music: 9:00 PM
🎟 FREE ADMISSION

Attendees will be the first to access the EP on vinyl, along with exclusive new merch, while enjoying craft cocktails, a photobooth, and the night's signature interactive experience:

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Produced and written by Axton and recorded at Sunset Sound (Hollywood) and Imirage Sound Lab, Same Old Story travels through outlaw country, soulful rock, psychedelic blues, and bluegrass, drawing comparisons to The Allman Brothers Band, Johnny Cash, Gary Clark Jr., and Sturgill Simpson.

"The songs deal with loss, greed, vanity, and the pursuit of riches," says Axton, "but they always come back to finding the light and the joy. That's the throughline—no matter what, we find the joy."

The EP release party serves as a joyful punctuation mark on that message—an open invitation to step away from the noise, reconnect, and celebrate music made in the spirit of togetherness.

🔗 More Info: https://mattaxton.com
📘 Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1421636849492856/

About Matt Axton
Matt Axton is a Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter carrying forward an Axton family legacy rooted in soul, storytelling, and joy. His music blends Americana, outlaw country, rock & roll, and soulful groove into songs that feel timeless yet urgent—always grounded in heart and human connection.