Brian Jin

Brian is a native Texan exiled to Missouri, but that’s ok. There’s great talent in Missouri. Brian cut his teeth on Gordon Lightfoot, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Al Stewart, and other great classic rock acts. He came of age to a soundtrack of R.E.M., Radiohead, Live, and Counting Crows. His sound has become his own. His sound is also democratic. When recording albums, he is quick to share the spotlight with his talented friends who join him on stage and in the studio. In that instance Brian Jin ceases to be an individual and becomes a band.

According to Indie Boulevard Magazine, Brian Jin “is shock and charm at the same time.” Such kind words were used to describe his 2022 album <a href="spotify:album:2DS23vyLNHvz1PJKkaHEZV" data-name="You Are The Moon">You Are The Moon</a> , a raucous, hopeful and meditative album. Other highlights of his discography are the Hendrix tinged <a href="spotify:track:0ihqEffTgNslFnxTraTAKh" data-name="Candygram (For Mongo)">Candygram (For Mongo)</a> from the 2020 album <a href="spotify:album:0NZnYCRWM93BYe0Pfxshh4" data-name="Birmingham New Street &amp; Other Experiences">Birmingham New Street &amp; Other Experiences</a>

This year Brian &amp; Friends have been nominated for a Josie Music Award for the veiled sociopolitically charged album of progressive rock, <a href="spotify:album:2VeQKo5yEjvx27nTMVcxHW" data-name="A Hush Falling Over The West">A Hush Falling Over The West</a> . The highlight is the new wave in disguise <a href="spotify:track:1RosqOSYCSvY8Psp8CfeKX" data-name="Another Way To Tell The Truth">Another Way To Tell The Truth</a>.

As Brian likes to dabble in different sounds, who knows what is next? Keep an eye here and follow Brian’s adventures with <a href="spotify:artist:7l6uWd7qySJe9TBlNB8ZTY" data-name="Barley Station">Barley Station</a>.