Apr 18, 2026
 |
KNOXVILLE - International country artist, TuskHead (Patrick van Zandwijk) has officially announced his signing with Knoxville - based Indie label, Migrant Records run by Fred and Jonathan Kelly, known as The Kelly Brothers. The partnership marks a new creative chapter for the Netherlands native, who has found a professional “home away from home” in East Tennessee.
 |
|
| Tuskhead signs with Migrant |
The signing precedes the release of TuskHead’s latest single, “Out Of My Mind,” arriving May 1, 2026. The track serves as the first look at his upcoming EP, One Step Forward & Two Steps Back, which is slated for global release June 27, 2026.
Recorded at Migrant Records’ Famous London Recording Studio (FLRS) in Knoxville, the project is a product of a collaborative relationship that began in late 2025. Having explored the states and previously recording in Dallas, TuskHead found a synergy with the brothers behind Migrant Records, resulting in a collection of work that bridges the gap between European influences and an Appalachian feel.
“This album is raw, gritty and truly explores the struggles one can face within their own mind,” says Samanthalee Greco, Artist Manager for TuskHead. “It is a vulnerable project, and the brothers behind Migrant and Famous London are the perfect partners to help bring that honesty to the forefront.”
Fred Kelly of Migrant Records expressed the label’s enthusiasm for the newest addition to their roster: “This album could really be something. We’re excited to have others hear it - others need to hear it.”
TuskHead is a one man international country music project consisting of Netherlands native Patrick van Zandwijk. Blending European influences with a raw, country sound, TuskHead has gained recognition for his soulful storytelling and “Dutchicana” aesthetic. Following several years of independent releases and international performances, he is currently expanding his footprint within the United States music scene.
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Migrant Records is an independent label and creative hub dedicated to authentic storytelling, genre-defying music. Operating out of their Famous London Recording Studio, the label focuses on providing a home for artists who bring unique perspectives to the musical world.
