Here | Now

Hiram Audio Labs is a workshop for sound and a space where ideas turn into something bigger. Proudly hailing from the 706 and 423, the project is the nexus of a life spent in Appalachia and a youth dedicated to music. My musical education was forged sweating on the pavement at Warped Tour, walking the dusty roads of Bonnaroo, attending midweek services at the Ryman, and bouncing up and down in Heaven at the old Masquerade. I spent my 20s scouring pawnshops, piecing together cheap guitars and beat-up amps just to "make it work," and simply never stopped.

Eventually, I got my hands on decent gear and the time to actually learn it. Out of necessity, I self-taught myself guitar, bass, drums, keys, and how to navigate a DAW—becoming a self-described "professional curious amateur." Over the past year, I’ve eaten a massive side of humble pie, learning the hard way that playing music for two decades doesn’t mean tracking and producing it comes easy (pro tip: if you are heading down this road, just buy an SM57 and don't look back).

This project is where different creative outlets meet old regional traditions. On any given day, I’ll come straight out of the creek or the garden with dirt still under my nails, sit down at the desk, turn EQ knobs, and ride faders. The resulting sound draws on the grit of garage rock, the soul of old country, the bite of punk, and the restless pull of experimentation.

Every track is an exercise in chasing sparks. Songs start as a rough sketch or a lyric scribbled on a napkin, then get pushed, pulled, and wired through compressors, late-night takes, and honest tape hiss until they feel alive.

Currently, I am self-producing a 5-song cassette EP. While I am an avid record collector with a deep love for all physical media, cassettes were my first introduction to music via an old Sony Walkman. I’m thrilled to see tape culture returning, bringing generations together over a shared love of tactile music. Hiram Audio Labs isn't about chasing trends or polishing an image; it’s about documenting the universe as it unfolds, leaving something tangible behind, and reminding you that there is still magic in the making.