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Denver’s Deep Pocket Thieves release the first single “What Was I Thinking” from their forthcoming 2023 full-length release via Sapphirerose, LLC. The Deep Pocket Thieves’ previous work has been played across dozens of stations in the UK and the USA. Their extensive experience includes Jimmy’s work with Allman Brothers drummer/producer Butch Trucks and award-winning sound producer Kurt Kinzel for Billy Ryan And Black Irish. Larea Edwards has performed as a vocalist for the alt/hip hop group, The Flobots, live or In the studio with David Foster, Justin Timberlake Nathaniel Ratliff, One Republic, and she still sings with her Gospel ensemble Spirit of Grace. Emmy-Award winning bassist Mahlon Hawk has worked with Hall of Fame drummer Bernard Purdie (Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan), Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers), Elliot Easton (The Cars), The Drifters, Al Wilson and more. Hired gun/drummer Seth Bennett plays everything from blues, jazz, funk, and ragtime, to metal, rock, punk, ska, swing, reggae, disco/trance, breakbeat, drum & bass, and more. DPT were recently honored to represent Colorado as finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Collectively or individually, Deep Pocket Thieves have shared the stage with top acts including B.B. King, One Republic, The Neville Brothers, John Mayall, Leon Russell, Yoyo Ma, David Foster, Blondie, Bon Jovi, Robben Ford, Canned Heat, Trampled Under Foot, and more. According to songwriter Jimmy Ayers, “The band’s name and the vision for the Deep Pocket Thieves was inspired by a musical goal that the groove, (the ‘Deep Pocket’), along with the melody and vocals are the most important aspects of a song. That is what we try to focus on when writing. As far as the ‘Thieves’ part of the name… we have always identified with the rebel/pirate side of art.”

Michigan’s Myron Elkins debut single “Hands To Myself” is out now via Low Country Sound/Elektra Records. The record was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A.  The single is the first unveiled from Elkins’ forthcoming debut album, which will be released in 2023.  Of the song, Elkins shares, “A few years back, my mom took in a woman from her work that was in a not-so-good situation. It’ll probably be the misunderstood song on this album, as the lyrics are a lot darker than the music, I feel, but that’s why I like the way it turned out. Dave really helped bring the song to life in the studio, and it’s probably my favorite song on the album.” Born and raised in Otsego, Michigan, the 21-year-old musician spent the years following high school learning welding and working professionally in the trade before crossing paths with Cobb and deciding to pursue music full-time. Already known for his grassroots touring, Elkins has performed with ZZ Top, Kaleo, Lucero, Blackberry Smoke, Marcus King Band, 49 Winchester and Ward Davis as well as at Americana Fest, Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival, Born & Raised, Beach Life Ranch Festival and more. New tour dates will be announced soon.

Nashville’s Ben Rector shares his single “The Thanksgiving Song” via OK Kid Recordings. The song is a first of its kind holiday song made especially for turkey day. Rector highlights the comfort of family traditions and hometown visits during a year when much else seems unpredictable. The single is a track off Rector’s "A Ben Rector Christmas" holiday album. “I was initially going to write a Christmas song but realized that there are already so many fantastic Christmas songs that I didn't really have anything else to say about Christmas. I started to think about writing a song for Thanksgiving (thinking for sure there was loads of Thanksgiving music I just didn't know about), but after some research I realized there really wasn’t almost any. I decided to take a stab at it, and my secret hope is that it could become the official song of Thanksgiving. ”I wanted to give Christmas music purists [like my wife Hillary] who want to save Christmas music until after Thanksgiving something to listen to and get in the holiday spirit," Rector told People Magazine.

Nashville's own Six One Five Collective release their latest single “Kindness” from their EP Coastin’ available Friday, November 18th. "Recording this EP was such an amazing experience!” says The Collective’s Nicole Witt. “With producers Gabe and Gideon Klein at the helm, the retro ‘70s California Coastin’ vibe of the Six One Five Collective came alive. My longtime friend, Matt McClure, mixed and mastered the project highlighting the group's harmonies and bringing our unique lead voices to the forefront. It has been so fun to see the audience react to these songs and this music.” Adds Sarah Darling, "It’s so fun to collaborate with other artists/songwriters that you respect so much! I feel like more than anything, we all shine a little brighter together on the Coastin’ EP. " “Kindness,” written by the Collective’s three award-winning members along with Nashville’s own Jamie Floyd, marks the group’s third single, and second original single. Like its title, the uplifting song’s chorus champions kindness, compassion and how little steps can make a big difference.