NASHVILLE, TENN. – Nashville Based Alt-Americana country artist Justin Kaleb drops his highly anticipated sophomore EP, New Beginnings. The album, which features his latest two releases I Do and Shaky Hand, is now available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
Fresh off the heels of his latest single I Do, which preceded Shaky Hand, New Beginnings came from the idea of turning the page on the darkness and isolation from the 2020 pandemic. “I was also going through some changes in my personal and professional life and the name seemed very fitting,” says Justin. “I hope that the record gives listeners a glimpse into how my brain works, and lets them know that at least one other dude on this planet has maybe gone through something similar to them.” With three new songs that have not yet been released, New Beginnings includes Justin’s signature strong, raspy lead vocals throughout. Starting off with an acapella 3-part blood harmony that sends shivers down your spine as the raw, heartfelt lyrics blend together to create a powerful, emotional experience. Halfway through, the direction changes when a slower, folk guitar sound and a compelling country ballad is introduced. Ending strong, the EP closes with a slightly haunting guitar melody which immediately demands your attention and plays with your emotions in this boot tappin’ country song.
All songs solely written by Justin except one which he cowrote with his producer Darren King, New Beginnings was recorded at Darren’s studio and The Smoakstack in Nashville. “We started tracking sometime in 2022, but these songs have been in the works for a couple of years now. During the pandemic I wrote a lot of songs, and it was hard to choose which ones to put on this EP. Ultimately we just started picking our favorites until we had something that felt right.”
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About Justin Kaleb: In the same vein as artists like the Turnpike Troubadours, Tyler Childers, and Jason Isbell, Alt-Americana country artist Justin Kaleb brings an element of truth-telling, blue-collar music that music fans can surely get behind.
Growing up in the foothills of the Arkansas Ozarks and now living in Nashville, his upbringing has truly influenced his music as he incorporates the story-telling aspect of Southern mountain regions and hill country. He’s been immersed in music his entire life as his immediate family, who are all musically inclined as well, encouraged him to begin experimenting with music, and since the age of 12, he has been playing shows. From sold out venues to cramming into a 15-passenger van to hit the road, Justin has made a name for himself while being led by an unashamed passion for everything he does.
His first full-length record Homesick Blues, which surmounted over 50K streams on Spotify alone, was recorded down in the infamous Muscle Shoals, Alabama with the great Jimmy Nutt (Jimmy Buffett, Jason Isbell, American Aquarium) and Gary Nichols (The Steeldrivers). Since then, he signed his first publishing deal, played sold out venues with bands like The Steeldrivers, David Allen Coe, among others. He is an accomplished musician with releases already under his belt including his latest success, Shaky Hand, and has appeared on late night local show “Later With Jason Suel,” morning entertainment local show “Good Morning NWA,” and was most recently featured on “The Kelleigh Bannen Show” on Apple Music Country. With a sultry voice that radiates intensity, passion, soul and authenticity, this unconventional artist incorporates a mix of classic folk, Americana and outlaw country with an edge that is rivaled by several artists. He turns his struggles and triumphs in his life into his music and is gearing up for a breakthrough year.
