New track and video from Preacher Kids (out June 27 via Civilians) captures raw emotion in fiery once-in-a-lifetime vocal performance
Stream “When Will The Love Rain Down” HERE and preorder Preacher Kids HERE
“When Will The Love Rain Down” marks a powerful new chapter in Robert Randolph’s Sun Records debut (Civilians AU/NZ). With a thundering groove and a towering vocal performance from Grammy-winning vocalist Judith Hill, the song is the third single from Randolph’s forthcoming album Preacher Kids (out June 27) and the first track recorded for the project—a deeply emotional standout that shaped the tone of the entire record.
Built on a bedrock of blues and gospel, “When Will The Love Rain Down” began as an instrumental jam, its haunting pedal steel lines and moody percussion creating a space for something bigger to take root. Randolph sent the track to Hill, and what she returned was so moving, so immediate, it couldn’t be touched. “I was in tears listening to it,” says Randolph. “I told her, ‘I can’t sing this — it has to be you.’ We thought of having her come into the studio to record it, but you can’t recreate that kind of pain and beauty twice. The vocal you hear on the record? That’s her demo. That’s the real thing.” A powerful video accompanies the track, visually echoing Hill’s once-in-a-lifetime vocal and driving home the song’s raw, unfiltered emotion. Judith Hill’s voice brings both ache and hope to the track, soaring above Randolph’s soulful guitar work and the hypnotic pulse of his newly formed band, including Tash Neal (guitar), Jay White (bass and vocals), and Willie Barthel (drums). The result is a spiritual reckoning—a gospel-rooted blues anthem for anyone searching for grace in the storm.
Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker), Preacher Kids is a genre-defying album that blends Randolph’s Sacred Steel upbringing with elements of rock, blues, soul, and funk. With contributions from Hill and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Margo Price, the record is as gritty and joyous as it is profound.
A six-time GRAMMY nominee, Randolph has redefined the role of the pedal steel guitar in modern music. His unmistakable sound has been featured alongside artists such as Dave Matthews Band, Eric Clapton, Santana, Norah Jones, Elton John, and Beyoncé, and his performances have spanned from the Elvis movie soundtrack to Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football theme. With Preacher Kids, he brings all of those worlds together into one unfiltered expression.
“When Will The Love Rain Down” is available now on all digital platforms.
Preacher Kids arrives June 27 via Civilians (AU)
Track List:
- Big Women
- 7 Generations
- Gravity
- Like to Love You Baby
- Choir Woman
- Sinner
- King Karma (featuring Margo Price)
- When Will The Love Rain Down (featuring Judith Hill)
- All Night Lover
- Roosevelt Pool
