{"id":15698,"date":"2025-11-13T19:44:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T23:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/dispatch-launches-9th-album-yellow-jacket-kicks-off-major-us-tour-with-john-butler-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T19:45:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T23:45:22","slug":"60114-dispatch-launches-9th-album-yellow-jacket-kicks-off-major-us-tour-with-john-butl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/60114-dispatch-launches-9th-album-yellow-jacket-kicks-off-major-us-tour-with-john-butl\/","title":{"rendered":"Dispatch launches 9th album &#8216;Yellow Jacket,&#8217; kicks off major US tour with John Butler this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Dispatch<\/b> released their highly anticipated <b>9th studio album<\/b> titled <b>&#8216;Yellow Jacket&#8217;<\/b> on <b>June 6, 2025<\/b>. The <b>11-track<\/b> record features collaborations with <b>John Butler<\/b> and <b>Ani DiFranco<\/b>. The <b>Boston-based indie\/folk\/rock band<\/b> also announced a massive <b>summer tour<\/b>. The tour kicks off alongside special guests including <b>G. Love &amp; Special Sauce<\/b> and <b>Donavon Frankenreiter<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Album Release:<\/b> <b>&#8216;Yellow Jacket&#8217;<\/b> dropped on <b>June 6, 2025<\/b> via <b>Bomber Records<\/b>\/<b>AWAL Recordings<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Tour Details:<\/b> Summer tour runs through <b>August 2025<\/b> across the <b>United States<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Featured Artists:<\/b> Album includes <b>John Butler<\/b> on &#8220;Trinket&#8221; and <b>Ani DiFranco<\/b> on collaboration<\/li>\n<li><b>Band Members:<\/b> <b>Chadwick Stokes<\/b> and <b>Brad Corrigan<\/b> lead the <b>Boston-based ensemble<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>11 Songs:<\/b> Album features <b>11 new tracks<\/b> spanning <b>42 minutes<\/b> total runtime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Happened with the New Release?<\/h2>\n<p>On <b>June 6, 2025<\/b>, the legendary <b>Dispatch<\/b> unleashed their ninth studio album. The album is called <b>&#8216;Yellow Jacket&#8217;<\/b> and arrived via <b>Bomber Records<\/b> and <b>AWAL Recordings<\/b>. The <b>Boston-based band<\/b> recorded the project to celebrate their return to their roots. The album channels the <b>ska and reggae<\/b> influences that defined their early years.<\/p>\n<p>Frontman <b>Chadwick Stokes<\/b> explained the vision behind the project. He stated: &#8220;For us, this album is a way to acknowledge what our culture is facing and the effects of the abuse of power.&#8221; The band crafted songs addressing serious themes. Tracks like &#8220;Johnny Whoops&#8221; explore war&#8217;s impact on families. The song &#8220;Trinket&#8221; features <b>John Butler<\/b> and showcases <b>Emily Dickinson<\/b>&#8216;s poetry.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;In this album, you&#8217;ll find the effects war has on family in &#8216;Johnny Whoops,&#8217; the complexity and brilliance of Emily Dickinson&#8217;s words in &#8216;Trinket (ft. John Butler),&#8217; and we pay homage to the great activists of our time alongside Ani DiFranco on &#8216;In the Street,&#8217; as a reminder of how crucial it is to not sit back idly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>Chadwick Stokes<\/b>, Frontman, Dispatch<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Matt Embree<\/b> receives his first featured lead vocal on the record. The <b>multi-instrumentalist<\/b> also works with <b>RX Bandits<\/b> and <b>The Sounds of Animals Fighting<\/b>. Songs like &#8220;Whisk Me Away&#8221; showcase <b>Allman Brothers Band<\/b>-style guitar work. The collaboration with <b>Ani DiFranco<\/b> on &#8220;In the Street&#8221; emphasizes activism and community engagement.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Album Matters Right Now<\/h2>\n<p><b>&#8216;Yellow Jacket&#8217;<\/b> arrives at a crucial moment for the music world. The album marks <b>Dispatch&#8217;s<\/b> first new material since <b>2021<\/b>. It&#8217;s the first album to fully document the band&#8217;s current lineup. Fans have waited nearly <b>four years<\/b> for this release. The wait makes the new songs feel extraordinary.<\/p>\n<p>The record demonstrates that <b>Dispatch<\/b> remains socially conscious and artistically vital. The band hasn&#8217;t lost touch with their activist roots. They still believe music can drive real change. In an era where many bands lose focus, <b>Dispatch<\/b> stays dedicated to meaningful storytelling. Each track tackles complex themes without sacrificing musicality.<\/p>\n<p>The album also represents growth within the ensemble. <b>Matt Embree&#8217;s<\/b> vocal presence adds dimension to the sound. Collaborations with <b>John Butler<\/b> and <b>Ani DiFranco<\/b> expand the sonic palette. These partnerships prove <b>Dispatch<\/b> remains connected to the broader folk-rock community. The production quality rivals anything released this year.<\/p>\n<h2>Album Tracklist and Notable Features<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>11-track<\/b> album opens with the instrumental &#8220;Yellow Jacket.&#8221; The release includes songs viewers previewed online before launch. &#8220;Whisk Me Away&#8221; led the promotional campaign. &#8220;Trinket (ft. John Butler)&#8221; showcased the collaboration early. &#8220;Everyone&#8217;s In the Street (ft. 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It features deep cuts like &#8220;Flood,&#8221; &#8220;Hush Money,&#8221; and &#8220;Tulsa Picnic.&#8221; The closing track &#8220;Darker Light&#8221; provides a powerful finale. Every song connects to the album&#8217;s overarching message. <b>Dispatch<\/b> crafted this record with intention and purpose.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Coming Next for Dispatch?<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>summer tour<\/b> kicks off immediately following the album release. Tour dates span from <b>June through August 2025<\/b>. The band plays outdoor amphitheaters and iconic venues nationwide. Shows in <b>Charlotte<\/b>, <b>Philadelphia<\/b>, <b>New York<\/b>, and <b>San Francisco<\/b> are confirmed. West Coast dates include stops at <b>Red Rocks<\/b> in <b>Colorado<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 20px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Tour Lineup:<\/b> <b>John Butler with Band<\/b> appears as primary special guest<\/li>\n<li><b>Additional Support:<\/b> <b>G. 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They disbanded in <b>2002<\/b> but reunited for benefit concerts starting in <b>2004<\/b>. The official reunion tour was announced in <b>2011<\/b>. Since then, <b>Dispatch<\/b> has consistently released new music. Each album feels more purposeful than the last.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8216;Yellow Jacket&#8217;<\/b> signals that <b>Dispatch<\/b> has no plans to disappear. The band continues growing creatively with each release. The album&#8217;s heavyweight collaborations prove their standing in music. <b>John Butler<\/b> and <b>Ani DiFranco<\/b> wouldn&#8217;t join forces unless the material warranted it. This isn&#8217;t a nostalgia cash-grab or forced reunion.<\/p>\n<p>The summer tour proves <b>Dispatch<\/b> remains committed to live performance. They&#8217;re not just dropping an album and vanishing. The <b>Boston legends<\/b> want to connect with fans directly. Venues across <b>40+ cities<\/b> will host shows. Fans of <b>jam bands<\/b>, <b>indie rock<\/b>, and <b>folk music<\/b> should mark their calendars. 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