New Album - "So Below"

[rowjimmy]

Gang, I have a new album coming out on October 6. Pre-Orders begin today, Sep. 1.



I think it's my best one yet and I hope you will too.

Here's the press release version of things:

Largely recorded in my home studio, affectionately named Shrunken Road Studios, where I also produce the Brokedown Podcast, this third effort contains nine songs both spanning and expanding the scope of my sound heretofore. 

From straight-ahead busker folk to fuzzed out breakup ballads to psychedelic spaces somewhere in between; the world opens up a bit wider on "So Below". The title comes from the alchemical principle that is often paraphrased, "As above, so below." But, "Below", is where we live, love, and die. "Below" is where we fight wars, drink coffee, and gaze out at rising rivers. "Below" is what we can hold in our hands, so the songs are about that realm.

Once again a few friends help out here and there including drummer Ryan Jewell (Ryley Walker, half of the recent albums in my collection), and returning collaborators Ben Taylor (Ben Taylor's Finest Hour, JC Brooks & Uptown Sound) and Scott Ferber (The Jauntee). Mixing and Mastering was performed once again by Rob Dobson. Otherwise, I play all of the guitars, bass, and random stringed instruments on the record.

"So Below" will be available on most streaming platforms as well as on Bandcamp. Also available, via Bandcamp, will be Compact Discs and a very limited edition, hand-numbered, lathe-cut LP.

Physical purchases will come with a special download of "Zones Below", a digital-only album featuring songs from the album "So Below" remixed by some friends:
James Toth (James & The Giants, Wooden Wand, One Eleven Heavy), J. Moss (Modern Folk Trio Band), Ben Taylor (Ben Taylor's Finest Hour, JC Brooks & Uptown Sound), Brian Mosley (Electric Catnip), Doug Kaplan (Mr. Doug Doug), & Francis Thornton III (Without Mirrors, Programmed Cell Death).
 

https://jmhart.bandcamp.com/album/so-below

[mistercharlie]

Ordered the vinyl. 

[rowjimmy]

Ordered the vinyl. 

Order Number 1!

[jam>]

With two awesome drummers too. Congrats!

[mopper_smurf]

I've heard the whole thing (thanks for the download RJ). Highly recommended! A review will be up soon.

[rowjimmy]

I've heard the whole thing (thanks for the download RJ). Highly recommended! A review will be up soon.

 

[rowjimmy]

First single


Ryan Jewell on drums. IYKYK.

[kellerb]

With two awesome drummers too. Congrats!

Why would any band need two drummers?

[rowjimmy]

With two awesome drummers too. Congrats!

Why would any band need two drummers?

[mistercharlie]

Two chicks at once, man.

[kellerb]

Two chicks at once, man.

That would be two bassists, obviously

[mopper_smurf]

Review is up here:

https://www.herecomestheflood.com/2023/09/jm-hart-so-below.html

[mistercharlie]

Nice review, Hans. Makes me more excited to slap this thing on my turntable!

[rowjimmy]

Review is up here:

https://www.herecomestheflood.com/2023/09/jm-hart-so-below.html

Thanks Hans!

[rowjimmy]

Made a trailer for the album weeks ago... Then I forgot to post & share it.

So now I have: