“Raw, loud, and locked-in— “I Don’t Mind” cements GA-20’s place at the front of the modern blues charge.”
The modern blues torchbearers are back. GA-20 just dropped a scorching video for “I Don’t Mind,” the final single from their freshly released Volume 2 EP (out April 29), and it’s another raw ripper that hits with serious voltage.
Originally written by James Brown & The Famous Flames, “I Don’t Mind” has lived many lives—but GA-20 put their own stamp on it with a fuzz-heavy, gut-punching rework. Digging into a lesser-known branch of the song’s lineage, the trio revs it up with gritty distortion, a deep rhythmic drive, and their signature garage-R&B snarl.
It’s also a breakout moment for new member Cody Nilsen, who steps up with a searing lead vocal and guitar turn that meshes perfectly with Matthew Stubbs’ sharp playing and Joshua Kiggans’ relentless drumming.
This track isn’t just a cover—it’s a statement. GA-20 is charging into 2025 with renewed fire and next-level chemistry. Volume 2 builds on the dirty blues groundwork they’ve been laying since 2018, and “I Don’t Mind” keeps that fuse lit. If you’re into vintage soul dragged through a tube amp and left out in the sun to sweat, don’t miss this one. GA-20’s pushing the blues tradition forward—fast, loud, and without apology.
“On the final track on our new EP Volume 2, we take on the cult R&B classic “I Don’t Mind.” Though written and best known by James Brown & The Famous Flames, we’ve actually taken the inspiration from the lesser known versions from The Who and MC5, dipping into the distortion and raw approach that has been our trademark of the band since day one.”
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