Music These Days is a band from Tucson.

Led by songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitar player, Benjamin T. Wilkinson—with Chris Byrne on bass guitar, Jameson Clay Koweek on lead guitars, Michael Newman on drums & percussion, and Andrew Berg on keys.

 Their debut EP “Two Year" released in March 2023 was featured as KXCI’s “Pick of the Week” and Americana (AMA) stations across the country have continually included their songs in playlist rotation. In May 2024, the band released their second album, "Big Wide States." Read a review on Americana Highways and the feature article in the Tucson Weekly.

Latest Release: 
Big Wide States

We are proud to share the work we've put into this record—creating sonic space with some of the kindest and most gifted folks in the land. We've even got limited-edition vinyl LPs for sale on Bandcamp. Get yours today and happy listening!

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The Desert Studio Session

The band recorded a few songs for a pre-recorded radio interview in July 2024. This EP features four tracks from the session at The Desert Studio in the mountains just west of Tucson, Arizona. Featuring:

Christopher Byrne: Bass guitar
Jameson Clay Koweek: Pedal steel guitar
Michael Newman: Drums
Emily Rockey: Backing vocals
Benjamin Wilkinson: Lead vocals and guitar

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Two Year

The complete Music These Days recordings | 2021 - 2022
Captured during the Covid 19 Pandemic

Written and performed by Benjamin Wilkinson
Recorded at the Desert Studio in Tucson, Arizona
Mixed by Floyd Kellogg
Mastered by Michael Straus
Mastered by Jim Blackwood

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Recorded July 10th, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. The band recorded a series of songs for a pre-recorded radio interview with Brad Savage of Akron, Ohio-based, The Summit FM. The session was also released as an EP entitled "The Desert Studio Session" and is available on all streaming platforms—including Spotify. Performers are: Christopher Byrne - Bass guitar, Jameson Clay Koweek - Pedal steel guitar, Michael Newman - Drums, Emily Rockey - Backing vocals, Benjamin Wilkinson - Lead vocals and guitar. Videography by Justin Risley. Watch series on YouTube >