Recorded live in a meticulously converted barn studio, Bigger Beast Barn Sessions: Volume One captures the raw, intimate energy of 12 independent singer-songwriters performing stripped-down acoustic sets—exactly as they were meant to be heard.
This annual release is presented by Bigger Beast Records and Analog Hype Machine, our soon-to-launch digital music magazine dedicated to spotlighting the best emerging and established independent artists across North America.
Each year, we select 12 acts to record a live session in the Bigger Beast barn. One song from each artist is chosen for a limited-edition vinyl compilation, pressed only once and released each winter.
Most importantly:
100% of proceeds from this record go directly to the Bigger Beast Records Holiday Toy Drive benefiting Toys for Tots, helping provide toys to children throughout New England.
Pressed on premium 180-gram colored vinyland mastered in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, this collector’s edition is limited to just 250 copies—once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.
By purchasing this record, you’re not only supporting independent music—you’re directly helping fill a box truck with toys for kids who need them most.
Details:
Limited Edition: Only 250 pressed (one-time run)
180g colored vinyl
Mastered in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Featuring live acoustic performances from 12 singer-songwriters
100% of proceeds benefit Toys for Tots via the Bigger Beast Holiday Toy Drive
Featuring artists:
Jessica Smucker, Jesse Terry, Sam Robbins, Halley Neal, Danielle Miraglia, Bryan Titus, Kentavius Jones, Laura Clapp, Kemp Harris, Rees Shad, Frank Viele, and more.
Preorder available now.
Vinyl Ships in December of 2026.