EW: Check out a preview of David Duchovny's solo album, Hell or Highwater

The truth is out there… in the recording studio?

David Duchovny, best known for his roles on The X-Files and Californication, is testing the musical waters with his first solo album, Hell or Highwater, due out May 12 on ThinkSay Records.

No one sounds more surprised by this development than the actor himself. “Making this record is a dream come true, but I never had this dream—it’s still a shock when I think about how all this music happened,” says Duchovny in a release. “What I do know is that I feel these songs represent the truest expression that I’ve ever been able to achieve and I look forward to sharing it with everyone.”

Hell or Highwater Release Date May 12 Pre-Order Now - David Duchovny talks about his debut album

David Duchovny released his first novel in February. He's got a new NBC TV series, called Aquarius, debuting in May, and Fox is reviving his '90s hit The X Files for a six-episode run. About the only thing Duchovny doesn't have in the works is an album.

Oh, wait. He does.

On May 12, Duchovny will release his first album, Hell or Highwater, on ThinkSay Records. The album contains 12 songs written by Duchovny. He's backed by a group of musicians who perform separately under the name Weather and give his songs a '90s-rock feel in the vein of The Wallflowers and the Gin Blossoms.

The cover of David Duchovny's album "Hell or Highwater," due May 12. (Photo: ThinkSay Records)

EXCLUSIVE: David Duchovny catches a flight out of Los Angeles - March 28, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: David Duchovny catches a flight out of Los Angeles amidst reports he's reprising his role as Fox Mulder on the science fiction drama series "The X-Files". March 28, 2015

OFFICIAL: X-Files Ordered at Fox, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson Back for 6 New Episodes

‘The X-Files’ Revival: David Duchovny & Gillian Anderson to Reprise Roles on Fox.

"The X-Files” gang is getting back together for a six-episode limited series that has formally been given a series order by Fox.

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will be back as FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Series creator Chris Carter will be at the helm for 20th Century Fox TV and Ten Thirteen Productions. Production is set to begin this summer although Fox has not yet set an air date

‘The X-Files’ Revival Nears Greenlight At Fox; Network Eyes Short Order, Gillian Anderson & David Duchovny To Return

The X-Files revival is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Fox is close to giving an official green-light to a revival of their iconic science fiction series, which originally aired between 1993 and 2002. Per sources, the network has settled on a “short-stack” order for the revival and while the exact size of the order is yet-to-be-determined, I’m told it will be less than ten episodes (though I can’t confirm the Daily Mail’s report that it will be six). It should be stressed, however, that talks with sister studio 20th Century Fox Television are still on-going.

'Aquarius' Promos: Character Photos - Duchovny, Claire Holt, Grey Damon

Aquarius characters: Sam Hodiak (David Duchovny), Charmain Tully (Claire Holt), Brian Shafe (Grey Damon)

Music Album: David Duchovny "Another Year" Song Preview

Behind the scenes of David Duchovny's debut studio album, Hell or Highwater. 2015

David Duchovny talks on 'Two Tube' about Holy Cow, Music Album, and X-Files Revival

Stephen catches up with David Duchovny in LA to talk all things X-files and his latest writing project, his new book ‘Holy Cow’. LA Feb 18, 2015

Listen: David Duchovny on "Whad'Ya Know?" - March 7, 2015

Michael Feldman dials up X-Filer David Duchovny about his new book - Holy Cow! March 7, 2015

STILLS: Aquarius 1x01 "Everybody's Been Burned"

Aquarius: 1x01 'Everybody's Been Burned'

Written by: John McNamara
Directed by: Jonas Pate
Air Date: May 28, 2015

Episode Stills & Promos:

David Duchovny 'Aquarius' Premieres on May 28!

NBC’s new Charles Manson drama “Aquarius” has been set for a May premiere, and veteran series “American Ninja Warrior,” “America’s Got Talent” and “Hannibal” are also returning early summer.

“Aquarius,” which follows a police detective chasing Manson in the period before the infamous Sharon Tate murders, will have a two-hour premiere on May 28 at 9 p.m. before moving to its Thursday timeslot June 4 at 9 p.m. “Aquarius” stars David Duchovny as LAPD Sgt. Sam Hodiak and “Game of Thrones'” Gethin Anthony as Manson.

source: thewrap.com

David Duchovny on 'Morning Joe' - March 6, 2015

Duchovny discusses his new novel

Actor and author David Duchovny joins Morning Joe to discuss his first book of fiction 'Holy Cow; A Modern Day Dairy Tale.'