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Photo by George Blosser Musician, educator, activist, and artist Konrad Wert records music under the name Possessed By Paul James. His very long awaited album is due out next week, and we have another new single to get ready for that. "When It Breaks" is modern mainstream Americana at its absolute finest. Wert isn't rewriting the genre, but he's doing it as well as anyone out there. "When It Breaks" is soulful Americana that fits more into the folk side but dabbles into some bluegrass. Unless you hate all things folky, it's going to be impossible not to like this song. You can listen to "When It Breaks" below. As We Go Wandering , the new album from Possessed By Paul James, will be out on January 31. You can pre-order a copy here . For more on Possessed By Paul James, check him out on Facebook and Twitter .

Photo by George Blosser If you're a fan of true Americana, the latest from Possessed By Paul James is simply a must listen. The stage name of Austin based singer/songwriter/Special Education teacher/activist/artist Konrad Wert, Possessed By Paul James has taken some much needed time off since 2013's There Will Be Nights When I'm Lonely for two vocal surgeries. Now he's back with an upcoming new album, and the first single, "Be at Rest," is a quiet, contemplative straight up roots song. Despite being pure, textbook Americana, the song does have just enough attitude to expose Wert's punk roots.  You can listen to "Be at Rest" below. As We Go Wandering , the upcoming album from Possessed By Paul James, will be out January 31 on PPJ Records. You can pre-order a copy here . For more on Possessed By Paul James, check out the label's website .