Enjoy some of the best indie music on the web from our veteran artists, all produced by Operation Encore with help from our generous donors.
Powerful music inspired by service. If you like a particular song or album, click the links below to add it to your favorite playlist, then be sure to stop by our artist page to learn more about their story.
Strangest Congregations - Andrew Wiscombe
Gently springing out of the speakers and recoiling into the ether just as quickly as they escaped them, acoustic guitar strings frame rustic vocals from Andrew Wiscombe, their interplay resulting in a mild country harmony as familiar to his fans as a summer’s sunset. In Strangest Congregations, Andrew works to blend together the best parts of the American spirit into a melodic treasure chest you can keep on repeat.
Available on streaming sites everywhere!
Monday (Single)- Tyree Woods
“Monday” is a surreal depiction of the day when Tyree was stationed in the mountains of Afghanistan and his forward operating base was shelled by enemy forces. Tyree helped save several lives that day, but like almost every veteran, he will tell you that he was “just doing his job” and that it was just a simply a really bad “Monday”.
Enloquecer (Single) - Angel Santiago
Picture yourself having a good time with your friends at your favorite place when the night gets even better after you connect with an amazing woman. One thing leads to the next, but in the morning you realize that she has vanished. Now it’s just you and the empty feelings that will make you…”Enloquecer”.
Her Cold Hands (Single) - Stephen Covell
"I Flirt with Death".
From the first lines of this song, former combat medic Stephen Covell tells an immensely personnel story that it immediately relatable to many combat veterans. When we first heard the song in a quiet room with just Stephen and his guitar, we knew it needed to be recorded because it demanded to be heard by a larger audience. However, the song's impact wasn't fully realized until we partnered with an incredibly talented team that shared the vision and purpose of the song. Director Matthew McKee, Choreographer Ben Needham-Wood, and Designer Susan Roemer created a performance that is both beautiful and haunting. Together with Stephen Covell's original, heartfelt and honest music, the video above leaves the audience with a new understanding of how suicide is sometimes viewed by many who struggle with mental health. Watch the unforgettable video and learn more about the inspiration and story of those who helped bring it to life at https://hercoldhands.com.
Eva’s Eyes (Single) - Tom Abbott
Eva's Eyes is a moving song about a Mother's agonizing decision to take her unborn infant to term, despite knowing that it will only survive for a few minutes, but knowing that it's possible that her life, however short, may save the life of another couple's child. Tom Abbott was inspired, and the song was conceived, after hearing about the true story though social media. The song was offered to the couple as a way of healing, and in the hopes of inspiring others to have the same kind of courage shown by this Mother when facing difficult life challenges.
Eva's Eyes was selected for National Indie Radio's 'BEST SONGS of 2019' in the Best Americana category.
Shadowland (Single) - Steve Harwood
Shadowland is a moving, inspirational rock ballad. The melodic song addresses the experience of dark times and leaving the "shadowland" behind you while getting out from under the command of those dark times. The song describes seeing a path through the dark and living the life you want to live. Themes include hope, freedom, and letting go. Anyone who has experienced heartache and trauma can relate to it's message of hope and renewal.
"Shadowland" will inspire you to move forward and keep rising.
Ad Astra Per Aspera -Steve D. Wilson EP
Straight Toward Love -Rachel Harvey Hill EP
Produced in January of 2019, “Straight Toward Love” is the debut OE album for long-time OE artist Rachel Harvey Hill. This five song EP is filled with heartfelt songs about love and loss, written from experiences gained from life as a military spouse. It contains five yet-to-be released songs, “Like Lightning”, “Finish Line”, “Headed Straight Toward Love”, “Could You Have Been Mine” and “The Beating of Your Heart”.
White Mache (Single) - Andrew Wiscombe
A former sniper, Andrew wrote this song on Memorial Day to serve as an authentic version of the typical patriotic war song. Thanks to our fan's generous donations, we were able to record the song this October after Andrew played it live during a concert at the Throckmorton Theater in Mill Valley, CA. An incredible storyteller, Andrew's song will make a deep impression that will stay with you.
Watch the lyric video and live versions, then purchase White Mache at all the regular sites. Visit AndrewWiscombemusic.com to listen to more of his great music.
Coming Back to Texas (Single) - Steve D Wilson
Produced in October of 2018, "Coming Back to Texas" is a song dedicated to the life, magic and memory of Mr. Stevie Ray Vaughan. Written by long-time OE artist Steve D Wilson, it’s captivating melody draws out memories and emotion that begs you to stick in on repeat.
Bold Enough to Try - Jerry Maniscalco EP
Produced in May of 2018, "Bold Enough to Try" is Operation Encore's second single-artist album, featuring long-time OE artist Jerry Maniscalco. This 5-track album features studio-quality updates to "Wake Up" and "We Are", the unofficial Operation Encore anthem. It also contains classic Jerry originals "Riverside", "Don't Kill the Messenger" and "Gypsy Blood". If you haven't already discovered Jerry Maniscalco, this is a great place to start. Listen to the album, grab it at the links above, then watch for Jerry Maniscalco concerts in the Jacksonville, FL area.
Longing for the Hills - Stephen Covell EP
Produced in the Summer of 2017, "Longing for the Hills" is Operation Encore's first single-artist album. Read the online review here: "...His impressive background notwithstanding, Stephen Covell's new five-song release is a testimony to the talent that is sometimes hidden within the most unlikely people. And with the five tracks on the new release being different from one song to the next, that talent really shines in this release. Having already released several other albums thus far, this five-song EP would be a great place to discover this talented singer-songwriter."
Monuments
Produced in 2016, "Monuments" is the second album produced by Operation Encore. Monuments introduced the talents of Logan Vath, Meghan Richards, Doug Lane and Andrew Wiscombe, while bringing back OE veterans Stephen Covell, Tom Abbott, Chris Kurek, Rachel Harvey Hill, Jerry Maniscalco, Matt Stake, Robert Raymond and Steve Wilson.
Operation Encore Vol 1
"Operation Encore" was our first collaboration album—the beginning of OE. Produced in Fall 2014, the album is comprised of 16 original songs from 11 singer-songwriters from across the military and veteran communities. Artists included Stephen Covell, Tom Abbott, Rachel Harvey Hill, Chris Kurek, Steve Wilson, Theresa Denofre, Matt Stake, Brett Cato, Jerry Maniscalco, Rob Raymond, and Keith Broecker.