Singer and songwriter Brad Skistimas, who appears under the stage name Five Times August, has released an acoustic version of "Ain't No Rock And Roll."
The song was originally released on Oct. 6 as the debut from Nashville-based Baste Records, which brands itself as the “counter culture to cancel culture.”
The song's acoustic release follows the success of the original recording which has amassed over 1 million views on X. "Ain't No Rock And Roll" also ascended to the number two spot on Apple's Singer-Songwriter chart.
The acoustic rendition of "Ain't No Rock And Roll" offers listeners "a unique and intimate experience," Baste Records wrote in a press release.
In promotion of the track and the newly released acoustic rendition, Five Times August and Baste Records are releasing a 45RPM vinyl record single featuring the original release along with the acoustic version set for release on Dec. 16.
The 45RPM, currently available for pre-order, will also come with a guitar pick.
"Ain't No Rock And Roll" takes aim at legacy rock stars including Gene Simmons of KISS, Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones, and Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters among others who supported government mandates in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The original release's music video features images of aforementioned legacy acts accompanied by previous headlines and quotes from the performers as they threw support behind government mandates, performed shows exclusively for the vaccinated, and shunned fans who questioned government mandates.
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Five Times August on his upcoming single ‘Ain’t No Rock And Roll,’” songwriter and Baste Records head of A&R Chris Wallin told Timcast News. “It has become uncommon for Artists these days to actually be authentic to what they believe through their music.”
“I feel truly fortunate to be a part of a creative movement and people who are no longer afraid to put out music that reflects their beliefs as people and their artistry,” Wallin continued. “When I first started in this business these were just called simply, ‘Artists,’ and that’s exactly what Five Times August is, a true and authentic artist standing up for what he and a lot of us believe. And that is a beautiful thing.” Baste Records is a “platform for conservative musicians and artists to reach a wider audience and share their beliefs and values through their music,” according to their website.
