Appearing IN PERSON, SOUNDING ARROW & GARY JULES!!!
**ABOUT SOUNDING ARROW ::**
“The aesthetic of this record matches perfectly the lyrical meaning within the songs, summoning even-keeled positivity and hope. Spinning this record improves whatever space you’re in.”—Seth Avett, The Avett Brothers
“It’s like psychedelic frontier music from a weird alternate Americana universe. Super cool!”—Ed Jurdi, The Band of Heathens
“It’s a gorgeous album.”—Lissie
Veteran recording artist and touring musician Scott Kinnebrew returns with “Skyman,” the newest single release from his solo project, Sounding Arrow. A full-length album, also called Skyman, arrives in 2026.
What began as one in a series of bedroom demos evolved into a fully realized ode to easeful living. As with the entire forthcoming LP Skyman, both the music and message feel intimate, layered, expansive. Sure, the song’s an invitation to lighten your day by “just cruising,” “coasting,” and “grooving” along with the spacey vibes. But Kinnebrew wants us to keep mindful, too—as he delicately points out, “Everything is perfect,” but “soon we’ll all be dying.”
Co-produced by Gary Jules (“Mad World” from the Donnie Darko soundtrack) and mixed by Bill Reynolds (Band of Horses, The Avett Brothers’ Emotionalism), Skyman weaves a vivid sonic landscape rich with the textures of rock, folk, country, blues, British invasion, R&B, and pop. It’s a brew that resists classification, as it lands somewhere between tradition and invention—what Kinnebrew thinks of as “sonic impressionism.”
Kinnebrew’s songs are rooted in personal narrative, but stretch far beyond autobiography. By the time recording wrapped on Skyman, he felt like he could be telling anyone’s story. It became his very own “last great American novel,” an experience he hopes feels “cool like the rock you find on the beach that ends up on your dashboard.”
Over some 30 years, Scott Kinnebrew has shared the stage with a long list of renowned artists he admires, including The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Sturgill Simpson, Dawes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lissie, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Blind Melon, Steve Miller Band, Gov’t Mule, and The Doobie Brothers. His former band, Truth & Salvage Co., released two records on Sony’s Megaforce label, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, toured Iraq to perform for U.S. troops in 2009, turned down a gig with Phil Lesh for reasons unknown, and racked up 250,000 road miles in five years.
**ABOUT GARY JULES ::**
Gary Jules is an acclaimed singer-songwriter best known for his hauntingly beautiful rendition of "Mad World," which has amassed over 228 million streams on Spotify, was featured prominently in both the film Donnie Darko & Epic Games' Gears of War, and made Jules only the 6th American act ever to win the coveted UK Christmas #1 single in 2003.
His music has continued to be heard in films and on television, notably “Falling Awake,” which was featured in an especially gripping, fan-favorite episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.” Artists including Adam Lambert (American Idol, Queen) and 3x Grammy-Winning group Pentatonix have also performed covers of his work
Born in Fresno, California and raised in the surf culture of San Diego, Jules began his journey as a singer-songwriter in the late 90s.
Throughout his career, Jules has graced stages worldwide including Glastonbury, T in the Park, London’s Astoria, SXSW, The Green Man Festival, Latitude Festival, The Troubadour and El Rey theaters in Los Angeles, New York’s Bowery Ballroom, as well as features on Top of the Pops and BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge and a 3-week run with Bob Dylan, from Ireland to Portugal.
Jules remains a timeless beacon of authenticity, capturing the hearts of listeners with his evocative voice and poignant songwriting. With a rich musical history and an ever-evolving repertoire, he remains a vital force in the industry, inspiring and touching the lives of countless listeners around the world.
LISTEN to Sounding Arrow ::
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NsbPxBRY1cYkn0cqcxkqv?si=XsXbKPHcS76lqy6hMfsbEA
LISTEN to Gary Jules ::
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5oRnbmgqvvq7fVlgk4vcEa?si=2RLysZpUQ4-RY1gwKn_7SA
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