In a new interview with Mark Strigl, Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin shared some news for fans eager for more music: he’s currently working on a solo album with Universal Music Group.
Scantlin, whose band recently released their latest studio effort Kiss The Machine on May 2 via Pavement Entertainment, confirmed that more music is on the way—this time under his own name. “I’m doing a solo record with Universal Music Group,” he said in the interview (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “And there’s extra songs and stuff. And I’m still working with Jimmy Allen, the original guitar player from Puddle of Mudd. I love him to death.”
Scantlin emphasized that the creative process is far from slowing down. “We’ve got stuff in the mix, man,” he said. “And we’re gonna be doing another record with Universal Music Group. This record’s being put out by Sony, the Kiss The Machine record. So we’re doing another record with UMG, because I can’t leave them in the dust, because they basically gave me my life.”
When asked how the upcoming solo project differs from Puddle of Mudd‘s style, Scantlin described it as a sonic departure that might surprise fans. “You’re gonna flip out, man, when you hear this stuff. It’s so crazy,” he said. “When you hear this other music, aside from the Kiss The Machine record, it will—it will possibly bring tears to your eyes about how amazing it is.”
Scantlin hinted at a more experimental and genre-blending sound, citing unexpected influences. “It’s got a little Nine Inch Nails in there, by the way… And there is a country vibe.”
With a deep backlog of material and a commitment to constant songwriting, Scantlin continues to build on his long-standing ethos. “We’ve got a lot of songs, man, believe me,” he said. “There’s a hundred million of them. All we do is just keep writing.”
Reflecting on his early days in the industry, Scantlin credited legendary producer and executive Jimmy Iovine with setting the tone for his relentless creative output. “When I got signed by Jimmy Iovine, the guy in his office and everybody else go, ‘Just keep writing music.’ And I was, like, ‘Okay, I can do that.’ And they’re, like, ‘Here’s a guitar. Go to the hotel and write music.’ And that’s what I did, man.”
