This album takes on the elements of smooth ‘80s country and wistful ‘70s classic rock along with a tuneful pop aspect.

On March 9, 2016, Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy signed to Big Machine Records and released the five song album, Midland.

Midland made their label debut in 2016 with this self-titled EP, which showcases their warm, harmonic blend and hook-filled songwriting on songs such as "Drinkin' Problem" and top three hit "Burn Out".

The song "Check Cashin' Country" is about "the sacrifices and struggles of the ensemble on their path to notoriety, specifically the long travels as well as time away from family and friends while they pursued their careers.

After the relationship diminished into ashes, he was left with the “smokin’ memories.” The now lonely guy spends most of his nights out at a bar surrounded by “empty glasses and burnt out cigarettes.” The song “This Old Heart” describes a lonely man who was in some rough and heartbreaking relationships in his past that left him empty hearted.