We’re pleased to announce new music from innovative soul-roots outfit The Soul of John Black! We’ll be releasing a series of digital singles collectively titled A Sunshine State of Mind — the first two tracks will be released on Tuesday, June 26, with follow-on singles introduced each month through late fall.
The sequence of two-song releases begins with “Lemonade,” an uptempo blues-inspired jam, and “Summertime Thang,” a sultry slow groove that moves through a soulful Al Green pulse to a gorgeous chorus of harmonies. – At the conclusion of the series the entire A Sunshine State of Mind collection will be available for purchase in digital album format, as well as individual tracks.
- Read the full press release
- Streaming previews and downloads are here!
The inspiration for A Sunshine State of Mind came to John Bigham (or simply “JB”) during the winter in his home town of Los Angeles.- “Although the sun shines all the time here, the mood brightens even more once the summer months arrive,” he explained.- “I wanted to write about the essence of summer, songs that would keep that attitude going year-round.”- Each of the tracks in the compilation has a lighthearted feeling, complimenting the upbeat theme of the overall collection.
The series-of-singles concept reflects the inventive approach that JB brings to his music.- He feels that electronic distribution in small doses will give listeners a chance to digest the songs more completely. – “That way you can absorb it all, rather than trying to take in everything I’ve been thinking about for a year in an hour’s time,” he says. “You get two into your system, then we’ll give you two more.”