Singer-songwriter Kenny Hotopp has released his evocative new EP ‘Early Times’, a five-song collection rooted in lived experience and quiet reflection. Drawing from memory, love, and the moments that shape a life, the EP moves between soul-soothing ballads and lighter, playful rhythms, touching on marriage, fatherhood, and the endurance of connection. “These are stories I’ve lived or witnessed, but I leave space in the lyrics for you to find your own meaning, your own moments,” Hotopp says. “Some are fun, a few are serious. But every song came from a real place, and I think people will feel that.”
Recorded with longtime collaborators at Philville Records, ‘Early Times’ blends folk and Americana foundations with touches of bluegrass, R&B, blues, and subtle psychedelic country flourishes. Across the EP, Hotopp’s warm delivery and lyrical honesty anchor each song, from the hopeful camaraderie of “We’ll Go On” to the nostalgic reflections of the title track and the gentle romance of “Lost Track of Time.” Each track stands confidently on its own, while together they form a cohesive, deeply human snapshot of a life observed with care and humility.