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New Album, “So Below”

Out October 6 on CD, Lathe-Cut LP, Digital, & Streaming

Friends, I am excited to announce that I will be releasing a new album entitled “So Below” on October 6. Moreover, the album will be available for pre-order on Friday, September 1, on Bandcamp.

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.

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About

“rowjimmy” is J. M. Hart: Songwriter, Podcaster, Music Fan, & Family Man.

A life-long Virginian, he lives with with wife and children a comfortable distance away from both Richmond and Washington, D.C. yet within striking distance should a worthwhile concert make the calendar. His primary vice is collecting records; a habit he picked up in 1990. There appears to be no cure.

Jonathan has been writing songs for decades, mostly keeping to himself but, in recent years, he’s shared a couple with Colorado-based band, The Jauntee and, as of September, 2020, he’s begun releasing songs via Bandcamp. You can find his work at jmhart.bandcamp.com.

He can be found discussing The Grateful Dead and other tenuously related music as the host & producer of The Brokedown Podcast.

Click here to learn about Jonathan’s Podcasting work.

Photo of J.M. Hart by Jason Herman, DC Music Review
Photo by Jason Herman, DC Music Review

Twitter Mastodon and Instagram are both great places to try and keep up with the latest happenings. YouTube is also a good spot to find videos from shows he’s attended.

The blog is less active these days but you can access the latest posts here.

Additionally, he has written for Phish.net.

When he’s not doing all of that or spending time with his wife & children, he’s writing songs or listening to records.