James Barker Band Pops ‘Champagne’ For Upcoming EP ‘Ahead Of Our Time’

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James Barker Band will release their label debut EP, Ahead Of Our Time, on Oct. 20. Along with the collection announcement, the band has released their new breakup anthem, “Champagne.”

Ahead Of Our Time includes six tracks, five of which were penned by frontman James Barker along with writers including Rodney Clawson, John Byron and Blake Pendergrass. The project showcases the group’s trademark cheeky lyrics and catchy melodies from the clever “Step On His Boots,” to the star-crossed title track and the charm of “Champagne.” “Meet Your Mama” tugs at the heartstrings, while “On the Water (feat. Dalton Dover)” serves as the project’s go-to party anthem. The EP wraps with “Heartbeat,” which captures the essence of love at first sight in a fast-paced musical journey.

“This project tells the story of who we are, where we’ve been and where we’re headed in our next chapter,” shares Barker. “We were drawn to the title of Ahead Of Our Time because these songs have been a part of our journey for a while. From the writing room to the stage, they’ve been with us on the road, interacting with our fans, and evolving along the way. As creators, we’ve experienced these songs ahead of their formal release, but the only part that matters is when it’s in the hands of our fans who can make it their own. We can’t wait for everyone to do just that on Oct. 20!”

Ahead Of Our Time Track Listing:
1. “Step On His Boots” (James Barker, Travis Wood, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass)
2. “Ahead of Our Time” (James Barker, Jake Rose)
3. “Champagne” (James Barker, Rodney Clawson, Travis Wood)
4. “Meet Your Mama” (James Barker, Travis Wood, Gavin Slate, Todd Clark)
5. “On the Water (feat. Dalton Dover)” (Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson)
6. “Heartbeat” (James Barker, Travis Wood, Gavin Slate, Todd Clark)
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