Nashville-based artist Matt Burke delivers his most electrifying release to date with “THIRSTY,” a rock-infused country anthem about escaping the work week through Friday night revelry. The track marks Burke’s third
single in his ambitious 2025 monthly release strategy and follows his streaming success “Blowing Up In Slow Motion,” which has garnered over 17,000 streams since its January release.
“THIRSTY” showcases Burke’s musical versatility with a swampy Drop D guitar riff, pounding drums, and distorted guitars that push beyond traditional country boundaries while maintaining his authentic storytelling approach. The track follows the Friday paycheck-to-party progression familiar to working Americans everywhere.
“After a week of overtime and pushing through, there’s that moment when you clock out on Friday, see the paycheck hit, and make that decision to blow off some steam,” Burke explains. “This song captures that universal feeling of deserving a release after earning it through hard work. It’s struggle country through and through – the hard times make the good times that much sweeter.”
Produced by Jason Bobo at 8080 Studios in Nashville, “THIRSTY” features a powerhouse team of musicians delivering Burke’s most aggressive sound to date. The track’s crossover potential between country and rock has already generated interest from sync agents seeking music for TV and film placement.
The accompanying video, shot guerilla-style around Nashville using iPhones, follows Burke from blue-collar work scenes by train tracks and industrial palettes through progressively wilder nighttime bar scenes, ending at the inevitable late-night Waffle House. This raw, authentic approach perfectly captures the song’s narrative arc and DIY spirit.
Burke continues to build momentum with his growing “struggle country” catalog, now reaching over 10,500 monthly Spotify listeners. His recent Florida tour success and regular performances at venues like Ole Red and Hampton Social have established him as a rising force in Nashville’s competitive music scene. His work has caught the attention of major publications, with SPIN Magazine coverage currently in development.
