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Rostam Unveils “American Stories” Album, Launches May Tour

5/4/2026

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Rostam announced his third solo album “American Stories” will drop on May 15 through his Matsor Projects label.
The record mixes Iranian and American sounds, features Turkish saz by Amir Yaghmai of The Voidz, and alludes to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Inspired by New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s election, Rostam will tour North America in May-June and Europe in September, including London’s Village Underground.

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Rostam announced his third solo album “American Stories” will drop on May 15 through his Matsor Projects label.
The record mixes Iranian and American sounds, features Turkish saz by Amir Yaghmai of The Voidz, and alludes to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Inspired by New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s election, Rostam will tour North America in May-June and Europe in September, including London’s Village Underground.