Ted Brown was headed down a path that presented a promising music career but he was sidelined for 7 years by a drug habit that got the best of him.

You’ve heard this story before, but it’s never one you can easily digest. Fortunately, this one has a happy ending.

Ted had this to say about the title of his new album:

“The meaning of the title is twofold. On one hand, it references how little country roads take you to the most awe-inspiring places,” Brown says. “But it also refers to my life. I spent years doing exactly what I wanted and I hurt myself and other people. I have this great life now, but the road is much narrower—I don’t get to do what I please—but the outcome is so much better.”

Ted is a recipient of the New Zealand music award for Most Promising Male Vocalist and he has contributed to recordings by many NZ artists as well as his adopted home of Los Angeles.

With his band The Tunellers, Ted was part of an EP, a video, and airplay that helped them rise to cult credibility.

On An Unwide Road, Ted takes us on a journey through his substance abuse. Somewhat of a confessional album, Ted takes a look at his insane past from a grounded present.

The sounds emanating from this record make me think of a collaboration between James Taylor, John Prine, and Cat Stevens.

Ted’s soulful voice, melodic guitar lines, and honest lyrics are a refreshing contribution to the alt-country and folk genres.

No matter what style of music you enjoy, this is an album you will feel.

An Unwide Road was recorded at Roundhead Studios in Auckland, New Zealand and it was produced by Wayne Bell. They tracked these songs live with minimal overdubs. The core of each track is Brown and his guitar but each song includes tasteful embellishments that reinforce the mood and the story.

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