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New episode: Dueling Birthday Shows with Jeremy Scott (Scott August Night) and Brian “Skinny” McCabe (The Hi-Tone)

Host J.D. Reager talks with two friends – Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound, The Toy Trucks, Jeremy & the Drip Edges) and Brian “Skinny” McCabe (The Hi-Tone) – throwing birthday shows on the same night in Memphis. First, Jeremy discusses his thought process behind Scott August Night, which takes place on Friday, August 5th at Black Lodge. Then Brian jumps on

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New release: Jeremy Scott’s Bear Grease (LP & digital)

The day is finally here – Jeremy’s Scott‘s debut solo album Bear Grease is out on vinyl LP and in digital formats! You can buy the record here or stream it on Apple Music, TIDAL, Bandcamp, the dreaded Spotify and everywhere you do that sort of thing. ICYMI – here’s the video for “Fred Neil Armstrong,” the first single from

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New episode: Bear Grease with Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound) and Graham Burks (Loose Opinions)

Host J.D. Reager talks to musicians Jeremy Scott and Graham Burks about their upcoming release show for Jeremy’s solo album Bear Grease, disappointing news for the Reigning Sound, collaborating with Alicja Trout and Harlan T. Bobo, working together in the studio, and more. J.D. also spins “What Am I Talking About” from Bear Grease, and Jeremy and Graham perform “Fred

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Memphis shows January 27-29

Back to the Light has THREE (3!) big shows coming up in Memphis! The first features BTTL founder J.D. Reager + the amazing Glorious Abhor and Cryptic Mags. It goes down Thursday January 27 at the Hi-Tone. Up next is the release party for Jeremy Scott‘s Bear Grease on Back to the Light Records! Jeremy and his band will be

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New Jeremy Scott video & album pre-orders!

As you may have seen, “Fred Neil Armstrong” – the solo debut of Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound, The Toy Trucks, etc.) – was released as a single last week to all digital outlets! Now check out the video directed by J.B. Horrell of Aquarian Blood: The video was also featured today as a part of the Memphis Flyer’s Music Video

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Jeremy Scott releases debut single!

Back to the Light Records is pleased to announce the release of Jeremy Scott’s new single “Fred Neil Armstrong” on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and all digital outlets! If you don’t know Jeremy by name, you might know his other bands Reigning Sound and The Toy Trucks or his popular weekly radio program “Out On The Side” on the

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New episode: Live From Gonerfest 18 Part 2 with Wreckless Eric, Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound) and Cameron Mann (Young Avenue Sound)

Host J.D. Reager presents the second of a three-part series of episodes recorded live at Gonerfest 18 in Memphis, TN.  This installment features conversations with the legendary Wreckless Eric, returning guest Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound, Toy Trucks), and Young Avenue Sound owner and co-founder Cameron Mann. Thank you Goner Records! Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google

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Back to the Light Records Spectacle (and other shows in June)

Back to the Light Records is proud to announce a FREE show/extravaganza in Memphis on Friday, June 11 at Black Lodge Video. Come on out for a night of good music, old friends & flashing lights! To warm up for the big night, Back to the Light founder J.D. Reager is also playing a handful of other shows in Memphis

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The Back to the Light Records and Network Fundraiser is live!

Hello, friends of Back to the Light! We’ve decided to launch a little fundraiser via GoFundMe to help us move forward on a few important projects. Please check it out and consider donating or sharing, everything helps! Here’s the pitch from the GoFundMe page: “Hi! I’m J.D. Reager and I need your help funding future Back to the Light  Records &

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