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A Lost Decade Release Exciting New Single âBroken Soulsâ
Independent band A Lost Decade return with a striking new single, âBroken Souls,â a track that invites listeners into a deeply sensorial journey where vulnerability meets chaotic beauty.
Fluctuating between raw emotion and ornate expressiveness, the song is carried by raspy yet melodically nuanced vocals that merge seamlessly with its layered instrumental landscape. Every lyric and inflection is heightened by Fred Charlesâsmeticulous mixing, which gives each element clarity and depth. Meanwhile, Zac Tiessenâs mastering adds power and fullness, allowing crescendos, guitar solos, and delicate piano lines to unfold with almost cinematic intensity.
The result is an immersive sonic experience that captures themes of self-destruction, internal collapse, global decay, disillusionment, and fragile hope. By blending emotion, technique, and production with such precision, A Lost Decade transform their music into visceral art.
âBroken Soulsâ is available now on all major streaming platforms.
Reeceâs powerful drumming has added fresh momentum to the bandâs sound, making this release a pivotal moment in their journey. With a headline show booked at Aces & Eights on 15th November, âThe Downsideâ feels like more than just a singleâitâs the start of a new chapter for Howling Hawk, symbolizing rebirth and a sharpened sense of purpose.
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Jackson Harden â A Rising Voice in Folk and Alt-Country.
Jackson Harden is a singer-songwriter from Utah, now based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Blending elements of traditional folk, alt-country, and chamber pop, his music carries a timeless qualityâan airy, open atmosphere infused with imagery of vast desert landscapes and towering mountains of the American West. With a gentle vocal style, intimate songwriting, and intricate guitar picking, Harden has often been compared to legends like Nick Drake and Elliott Smith.
A Breedlove Guitar official artistâhis instrument of choice since the age of 12âHarden has already shared the stage with acts such as Cardinal Bloom, Tyler Ramsey, and David Childers.
Early Days
Music has been a guiding force in Hardenâs life since he first picked up a guitar at age eight. By elementary school, he was already forming groups to perform at talent shows. At just 13, he won first place in the 2009 Flatpick Guitar Contest at the Utah State Instrument Championships.
High school saw him experimenting with sound through Across the Snow, an instrumental post-rock group that explored lush soundscapes and reverb-heavy guitars. This curiosity carried into his college yearsâHarden earned a bachelorâs degree in music from Snow College in 2019, while also performing with indie/alternative band Sea Elephant, an experience that helped refine his confidence as both a guitarist and songwriter.
A New Chapter
In 2022, Harden made a bold move from Utah to North Carolina, setting out to forge his own path as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer. That journey culminated in the release of his debut EP, Dakota Blue Moon, where Harden unveils a profound and deeply personal sound that marks the beginning of his solo career.