With grooves borrowed from classic American rock n' roll and roots music, this record is infused with old-timey banjos and Duane Eddy and John Fogerty style electric guitar lines for a sound that is unique, yet seems instantly familiar.

“With bigger ideas come bigger sounds and SSB has gone big.” - MP Cavalier, DoItIndy Radio Hour

“Every tune serves the moment that they were written for ... The guitar sound is pure ear candy to me, reminiscent of REM, Petty, and Smiths.” – Ben Cannon, Spark Joy Music

“Shiny Shiny Black's Wild Edges EP shines a light on the worry, fear, angst, & joy that is present in all of us.” – Scott Curtis, Michiana People Podcast

“On my way home, that sound is unmistakable.” – Benjamin Gooding, fan credits released September 23, 2016

Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Nathan Butler for Nimble Wit Productions. Produced by Nathan Butler. Executive Producer: Amber Butler. Recorded at the Incognito Room in Goshen, Ind.

All songs Nathan Butler, lead vocal, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, drums, percussion, backing vocals, addtl. keyboards. Amber Butler, bass guitar, backing vocals, banjo. Additional musicians: Mike Kyle, keyboard (Gone, Hallelujah, and Home); Anna P. Sherck, Bryan Chris, Annie Yoder, Allison Pannell and Shawn Skaggs, backing vocals.

Cover Art by Benjamin Metz – Instagram @metzben Photography by Bryan Chris – www.bryanchrisphotography.com Design by Rafael Barahona – www.rthr3e.com

All songs written by Nathan A. Butler (Nimble Wit Productions/ASCAP), except “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” (public domain).

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A collection of songs characterized by its spiritual themes, longing for connection and vocal playfulness featuring both Nate Butler and Amber Butler in lead vocals and layered vocal arrangements. Lovely guitar-laden emphasis drives many tracks. Butler and Butler are joined by Simon Kauffman Hurst on piano and organ throughout the album, adding a soul-infused richness to this American music. Mandolinist Jay Lapp of The Steel Wheels completes several guest tracks with traditional folk flair.

Co-produced: Nathan Butler and Amber Butler. Writers: Nathan Butler, Amber Butler and Jonathan Reuel. Musicians: Nathan Butler, Amber Butler, Simon Hurst, and Jay Lapp. Additional chorus singers: Charlotte Butler and Violet Butler. Artwork by David Kendall Art. Photography by Ethan Good.