James Barker Band have geared up to the release of their highly anticipated label debut EP – Ahead of Our Time – with the release of new single ‘Champagne.’
Platinum-selling Country four-piece, James Barker Band, have begun gearing up to the release of their highly anticipated label debut EP, Ahead of Our Time, to be released on 20th October 2023. The announcement of the six-track collection of songs is accompanied by the release of a new spirited and celebratory new track ‘Champagne’
Of the forthcoming release, Barker shares, “This project tells the story of who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re headed in our next chapter… We were drawn to the title of Ahead of Our Time because these songs have been a part of our journey for a while. From the writing room to the stage, they’ve been with us on the road, interacting with our fans, and evolving along the way. As creators, we’ve experienced these songs ahead of their formal release, but the only part that matters is when it’s in the hands of our fans who can make it their own. We can’t wait for everyone to do just that on October 20!”
Ahead of Our Time promises to be a bold declaration of the band’s evolution and their trailblazing capabilities. In collaboration with some of Nashville’s hottest writers including Rodney Clawson, John Byron and Blake Pendergrass, the EP signifies a long-awaited milestone for the four-piece who have been consistently releasing music and selling out shows since 2015. Featuring six songs, five of which were penned by frontman James Barker, each song showcases the band’s trademark cheeky lyrics and irresistible melodies – from the clever and catchy “Step On His Boots,” to the star-crossed “Ahead of Our Time” and the Country charm of “Champagne.” The second half of the EP finds “Meet Your Mama” tugging at the heartstrings, while “On the Water (feat. Dalton Dover)” serves as the project’s go-to party anthem. The EP will wrap with “Heartbeat” that captures the essence of love at first sight in a fast-paced musical journey.
Ahead of Our Time Tracklist
1. “Step On His Boots” (James Barker, Travis Wood, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass)
2. “Ahead of Our Time” (James Barker, Jake Rose)
3. “Champagne” (James Barker, Rodney Clawson, Travis Wood)
4. “Meet Your Mama” (James Barker, Travis Wood, Gavin Slate, Todd Clark)
5. “On the Water feat. Dalton Dover” (Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson)
6. “Heartbeat” (James Barker, Travis Wood, Gavin Slate, Todd Clark)
