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New release info for J.D. Reager and The Subteens

Back to the Light Records is proud to announce the release of both J.D. Reager’s new album Where Wasn’t I? and The Subteens’ new album Vol 4: Dashed Hopes & Good Intentions! Both will available on vinyl LP and digital formats on October 14. Preorder J.D.’s album here. Preorder The Subteens’ album here. For those in Memphis who want a

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New episode: 100th Episode Media Scrum with Marvin Stockwell, Chris Davis, Magpie Nonconnah and Graham Burks – LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab

Host J.D. Reager reads a brief statement before taking questions from a small gathering of media members at the Memphis Listening Lab to celebrate 100 episodes of Back to the Light. J.D. also announces the long-awaited release date – October 14 – for both his new album and the new album by The Subteens.  The Back to the Light podcast

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Back to the Light: Songs & Stories – March 17 in Memphis

We are overjoyed to announce the upcoming event Back to the Light: Songs & Stories on March 17 in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts. Check out this amazing line-up: GET TICKETS HERE! More info: Join host J.D. Reager for “Back to the Light: Songs & Stories,” featuring performances and conversations with special guests HEELS, Cory Branan, Alicja Trout (of

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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 Loose Opinions video + Gonerfest 18 photos

It was a big weekend at Back to the Light HQ! First things first, the new Loose Opinions video “Shadow of the Shadow” – directed by Christopher Reyes – premiered at Under the Radar. Wow! Check out the video here: Most of the Back to the Light team also attended and participated in Gonerfest 18 in Memphis over the weekend,

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New episode: The Inspiration Train with Graham Burks (Loose Opinions) and Marvin Stockwell (Champions of the Lost Causes) LIVE at The Memphis Listening Lab

Host J.D. Reager chats with two close friends –  musician Graham Burks (Loose Opinions) and fellow podcast host Marvin Stockwell (Champions of the Lost Causes) – in front of a live audience at The Memphis Listening Lab.  J.D. also spins his new single, “Back Off.” Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere finer podcasts

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News roundup: Loose Opinions, listening party, & press!

Hey everybody! It’s been a busy week at Back to the Light HQ, and we have several cool things to share with you: First and foremost, the new Loose Opinions record Shadow of a Shadow is out today! Get it at looseopinions.com or on Spotify, Apple Music or here: Shadow of a Shadow by Loose Opinions Be sure and check

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New episode: Shadow of a Shadow with Graham Burks (Loose Opinions)

Host J.D. Reager talks to his friend, frequent collaborator and Loose Opinions bandleader Graham Burks about the night they met over 20 years ago, how Graham developed an interest in music early on, and his rich and eclectic musical history. J.D. also spins the extended version of the title track from the new Loose Opinions album Shadow of a Shadow,

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