Standing Hero

🎙️ Just debuted my brand new original “Coming Home” at open mic night Lucky Rabbit last night… and yeah, it was a lil rough around the edges 😂 Forgot some lyrics, nerves were hittin’ HARD, but I powered through because that song means everything right now.
Then I followed it up with Zach Bryan’s “Revival” and the vibes were real.
Raw, live, Texas open mic energy at its finest. This is what it looks like when you’re just starting to chase the dream — imperfect but all heart.
Drop a 🔥 if you’ve ever been nervous on stage
Comment your favorite line or if this hit you in the feels
Tag a friend who needs some real music in their feed

Y’all ready for more? Follow for originals, covers, and whatever comes next 🎸
ZachBryanCover LiveMusic SingerSongwriter NewSong CountryMusic JonestownTX RawAndReal. I start around 2:03 but enjoy all the other musicians https://www.youtube.com/live/6pa67-cEoUw?si=7b1TDWu224dyfNvr

“Coming Home” is the soundtrack for every heart that’s ever been torn between hitting the road and wanting to be found.
Heartbreak-fueled freedom, dusty miles, and the quiet hope of redemption — all wrapped in twangy Telecaster riffs, a steady kick-drum pulse, warm fiddle, and that weathered baritone that feels like an old friend. It’s classic country soul with sticky, modern hooks you’ll be singing by the second listen.
If you need a song that understands the ache of leaving and the pull of home, this is it.
🔥 Stream “Coming Home” now on Spotify — link in bio.
Let it carry you down the highway. 🚗💨

“Coming Home” is a soul-searching Americana anthem about the bittersweet pull of the open road after heartbreak—blending the ache of freedom with a longing for home. Twangy Telecaster riffs, a steady kick-drum heartbeat, warm fiddle accents, and weathered baritone vocals deliver classic country warmth fused with modern, singalong hooks. Think dusty highways, flickering neon signs, and finding grace in the miles ahead.
Perfect for roots-driven playlists craving authentic storytelling, restless energy, and redemptive country vibes—like a modern take on road-weary redemption.

This short-but-mighty Americana banger (only 2:16!) mixes that raw country-rock heart with infectious pop hooks and classic storytelling. It’s like a sun-soaked Texas road trip wrapped in small-town Ohio roots — growing up trying to do everything right, pushing boundaries, breaking chains, and figuring out what you need to don’t anymore.
Brian Runkel pours real life into every line: mama’s expectations, late-night drives, losing control, and that liberating moment when you finally let go. The groove hits just right — think early rock & roll energy meets modern alt-country feels.
If you need a song that makes you nod your head, reflect a little, and crank the volume… this is it.
🎧 Stream it now on Spotify/Apple Music
📺 Watch the official music video on YouTube
What’s one thing you “need to don’t” in your life right now? Drop it below 👇
AustinMusic TexasMusic AltCountry