Mike Richmond, co-founder of Love Tractor, one of the foundational acts of Athens, GA’s legendary music scene, returns with his debut solo album Without an Audience, out June 12, 2026. Balancing humor and poignancy across country, folk, and blues, Richmond explores the South in all its contradictions—its beauty and its challenges—adding a compelling new chapter to his storied music career. 

The album features an Athens, GA all-star lineup including Joe Rowe (The Glands), David Barbe (Mercyland / Sugar), John Neff (Japancakes / Drive-By Truckers), Adam Poulin (Grassland String Band), Ben Hackett (New Madrid), and Matt Tamisin (Flash to Bang Time).