Ceretana raise a glass to heartfelt Americana with new album 'Champagne'

Ceretana are back, and with 'Champagne', Chris “Migs” Mignanelli and Marty Moran have delivered a record that fully envelops you. Their third full-length is a sparkling testament to what Americana can achieve when heart, craft, and authenticity collide. Across twelve tracks, the duo craft a landscape where road-trip grit meets quiet reflection, with each song a vivid snapshot of love, loss, and the small luminous moments that make life feel alive.

Opening with the wistful title-track, we are immediately drawn into a place where introspection meets melodic clarity. Mignanelli’s lead vocals, paired with Moran’s harmonies, create a magnetic tension that is both intimate and soaring. From there, the album hits its stride with '1000 Miles', a track bursting with energetic guitars and harmonica that feels like driving down a long, sun-drenched highway, windows down, heart open.

The emotional depth on 'Champagne' is remarkable. Tracks like 'Gone' are almost cinematic in scope, meditating on mortality, memory, and the enduring bonds of family. Moran’s reflections on his father in 'This River' hit with raw sincerity, while Mignanelli’s solos carry the perfect weight of longing and hope. Every song pulses with authenticity, proving that Ceretana’s brand of Americana is alive, vibrant, and fully present.

'Champagne' is an invitation to celebrate the transient beauty of life, and raise a toast to the human experience. Ceretana have outdone themselves, delivering a record that’s heartfelt, melodic, and endlessly captivating.