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Seattle-based band Brian James and The Great Unknown is a five-piece comprised of Brian James on guitar/vocals, Tyler Rogers on saxophone(s), Chris DeFalco on bass, Cyrus Zerbe on drums, and Leana Critchell on keyboard. Taking influence from many different styles such as R&B, Soul, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Country, they seamlessly blend the like together to make a sound that is uniquely their own. Their first-ever release titled Journey of a Thousand Miles is an eight-song EP that has an eclectic but cohesive sound with thought-provoking lyrics, clever melodies, and hard-hitting grooves. In June of 2021, they released a new single titled Brand New.