The second chapter of California King follows Jason Brock’s journey from Ventura to Memphis, exploring the memories, connections and places that stay with us long after we've moved on.
MEMPHIS, TN — November 01, 2026 — Independent singer-songwriter Jason Brock continues the story behind his forthcoming album California King with the release of his new single, “California,” arriving November 12, 2026.
Following the release of “Where We Belong” on September 21, 2026, “California” takes the journey in a more reflective direction. Where the first single explored the universal search for belonging, the new song looks back toward the people, places and experiences that become part of us—and asks what it really means to leave something behind.
For Brock, the story is deeply personal.
After years of making music and building a life in Ventura, California, he recently relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, following an instinctive pull toward a city whose musical history helped shape the sound of American rock & roll. The move became more than a change of address. It became the beginning of a new creative chapter in the California King album story arc.
“California” continues that narrative, examining the complicated relationship between where we come from and where life takes us. It is a song about memory, identity and the enduring connections that travel with us, even when the landscape changes.
“California King is about the journey as much as the destination”
Brock states. “I think we spend a lot of our lives trying to figure out where we belong. But sometimes you have to leave the familiar behind to understand what it really means to call something home. California will always be part of my story. Memphis is where the next chapter is being written.”
Rooted in classic rock, Americana and the enduring spirit of American songwriting, Brock's music draws on a musical tradition built around honest storytelling, memorable melodies and the emotional connection between artist and listener.
The new single follows “Where We Belong,” the opening release from California King, a forthcoming album centered on reinvention, resilience, friendship and the search for connection. The album is currently planned for release in January 2027.
Brock is documenting the journey through California King: The Road to Memphis, an ongoing collection of stories, photographs, music and experiences that captures the transition from California to Tennessee and the people encountered along the way.
As an independent artist, Brock retains 100% ownership of his master recordings and publishing, building his career through direct relationships with listeners, musicians and the independent music community.
The journey is also bringing together a growing audience through The California King Society, an artist-led community offering early access to music, behind-the-scenes stories and a closer connection to the making of the record.
With “California,” Jason Brock continues a story that is becoming bigger than one musician's move across the country. It is a reminder that the places we leave never completely leave us—and that sometimes the road forward begins by looking back.
One song. One mile. One person at a time.
Listen to Jason Brock for free on his Bandcamp page
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