out April 3rd, 2026

In the summer of 2025, Los Angeles-based country artist Jonny Fritz released his first recorded music after a near decade-long hiatus from the music business. “Debbie Downers”, however, would not be the start of your typical record release cycle, but a multi-album, genre-spanning spectacle meant to bring Jonny’s songwriting to new sonic worlds and challenge the consumption-obsessed nature of the modern digital music landscape. Debbie Downers part one, a classic sounding Americana album recorded in Nashville, was released in October, 2025. The next installment, Debbie Downers - Woodwinds, sees the original album’s nine tracks reimagined with an all-woodwinds ensemble, composed by Andrew Conrad.

“I love woodwinds and have wanted to make this type of record for as long as I can remember. I’ve had this vision of playing chicken pickin style telecaster solos with a clarinet. I still think that a Jerry Reed covers album of six clarinets would blow the minds of all who love the man. There’s something about the staccato tonguing of a reed instrument that seems to be as enjoyable as air drumming to Rush - but what would I know? I’ve never played one. I just imagine it and I think I’m right.

The vision for this album that I brought to Andrew was quite different from what it turned into. That’s a good thing though because what he brought to the table was on a whole other level. He’s just so capable and working with him was an absolute treat. He’s a real pro and it’s very inspiring to work with someone so good at what they do. Like watching the Olympics or anyone who’s so effortlessly talented.” - Jonny Fritz

Two more versions, to be released later in 2026, will complete the collection.