Texas-based singer/songwriter Jason Hawk Harris is readying a follow-up to his 2019 debut album Love & The Dark. Set for release on October 6 via Bloodshot Records, Thin Places finds the thoughtful songsmith ruminating on how to navigate life through the shadows of grief.
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Produced by Andy Freeman, the project meshes elements of country, rock, gospel, and beyond to share Harris’ biographical journey of dealing with the loss of his mother. The first sampling shared from Thin Places is the sweeping lead single “Jordan and the Nile,” a poetic reflection on moments entangled with the memories of formative figures from the past.
“The chorus of ‘Jordan and the Nile’ came to me in a random burst of writing in about 10 seconds,” Harris shares in a statement. “The rest of the song took four years, three recording sessions, and 12 musicians to complete.
“During the process, we were interrupted by natural disasters, life-threatening medical emergencies, and the first pandemic in 100 years,” he adds. “I don’t know that I’ve ever been more proud of something I’ve written. I hope it’s not too much. I’m just glad to finally have it out there, and I’m excited for the life it takes on.”
Harris will perform a handful of dates in the coming weeks in support of his upcoming sophomore album, including a stop at AmericanaFest in Nashville. Find a complete list of upcoming tour stops on his official website.
Watch the captivating official music video for “Jordan and the Nile,” directed by Austin Leih, below.
Thin Places Track List:
1. “Jordan and the Nile”
2. “Bring Out the Lillies”
3. “Shine a Little Light”
4. “Roll”
5. “The Abyss”
6. “I’m Getting By”
7. “So Damn Good”
8. “Keep Me”
9. “White Berets”
(Photo by Daley Hake, Courtesy of Missing Piece Group)
