John Calvin Abney
@johncalvinabney.bsky.social
songwriter and instrumentalist
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I give to you today my new album, Transparent Towns.
In a hallowed hall on the prairie, with an inspiring cadre of musicians, and against the incandescent Oklahoma summer, we cut an album of songs that held weight while maintaining weightlessness. May you find something for yourself within it.
In a hallowed hall on the prairie, with an inspiring cadre of musicians, and against the incandescent Oklahoma summer, we cut an album of songs that held weight while maintaining weightlessness. May you find something for yourself within it.
See you in December, Japan.
October 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
See you in December, Japan.
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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Natalie, Wet Muscles, @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, Sky Hemenway and a throwback tune by the late Brett James. www.kosu.org/music/2025-1...
Oklahoma Music Minutes for October 6-10: Music you should hear this week
KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state. Discover some new tunes and maybe your next favorite musician.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Natalie, Wet Muscles, @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, Sky Hemenway and a throwback tune by the late Brett James. www.kosu.org/music/2025-1...
bee always has the best playlists. thank you. 💙
New Music Weekly! Spin new songs from @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, Lera Lynn, @bronzeavery.com, Cory Stewart, @lolablanc.bsky.social, Runaway June, Mandi Sagal, Malin Pettersen, ZZ Ward, and Madison Beer! open.spotify.com/playlist/5lJ...
Freshly Squeezed | B-Sides & Badlands New Music Weekly
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September 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
bee always has the best playlists. thank you. 💙
I give to you today my new album, Transparent Towns.
In a hallowed hall on the prairie, with an inspiring cadre of musicians, and against the incandescent Oklahoma summer, we cut an album of songs that held weight while maintaining weightlessness. May you find something for yourself within it.
In a hallowed hall on the prairie, with an inspiring cadre of musicians, and against the incandescent Oklahoma summer, we cut an album of songs that held weight while maintaining weightlessness. May you find something for yourself within it.
September 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I give to you today my new album, Transparent Towns.
In a hallowed hall on the prairie, with an inspiring cadre of musicians, and against the incandescent Oklahoma summer, we cut an album of songs that held weight while maintaining weightlessness. May you find something for yourself within it.
In a hallowed hall on the prairie, with an inspiring cadre of musicians, and against the incandescent Oklahoma summer, we cut an album of songs that held weight while maintaining weightlessness. May you find something for yourself within it.
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere of John Calvin Abney’s “Transparent Towns” (Well Kept Secret, @johncalvinabney.bsky.social). “People transform, move on and pass on so quickly we can’t dare keep track of everything all at once.” Check it out: magnetmagazine.com/2025/08/19/m...
August 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere of John Calvin Abney’s “Transparent Towns” (Well Kept Secret, @johncalvinabney.bsky.social). “People transform, move on and pass on so quickly we can’t dare keep track of everything all at once.” Check it out: magnetmagazine.com/2025/08/19/m...
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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, Sun Deep, Texino, @shakitavi.com and a throwback tune by Steve Ripley! www.kosu.org/music/2025-0...
Oklahoma Music Minutes for August 11-15: Music you should hear this week
KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state. Discover some new tunes and maybe your next favorite musician.
www.kosu.org
August 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, Sun Deep, Texino, @shakitavi.com and a throwback tune by Steve Ripley! www.kosu.org/music/2025-0...
“Last Chance”, out everywhere now on all the places you collect songs like rocks and marbles.
Pre-order and pre-save the new LP, Transparent Towns, right over here: link.wellkeptsecret.co/johncalvinab...
Pre-order and pre-save the new LP, Transparent Towns, right over here: link.wellkeptsecret.co/johncalvinab...
July 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“Last Chance”, out everywhere now on all the places you collect songs like rocks and marbles.
Pre-order and pre-save the new LP, Transparent Towns, right over here: link.wellkeptsecret.co/johncalvinab...
Pre-order and pre-save the new LP, Transparent Towns, right over here: link.wellkeptsecret.co/johncalvinab...
With daring delight and measureless appreciation, I report to you the coming of our new record TRANSPARENT TOWNS, out via Well Kept Secret on September 19. Here is the first song, “Last Chance,” accompanied by a self-shot video from Tulsa. Check it out: link.wellkeptsecret.co/johncalvinab...
July 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
With daring delight and measureless appreciation, I report to you the coming of our new record TRANSPARENT TOWNS, out via Well Kept Secret on September 19. Here is the first song, “Last Chance,” accompanied by a self-shot video from Tulsa. Check it out: link.wellkeptsecret.co/johncalvinab...
News on the horizon line, arrives July 25.
July 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
News on the horizon line, arrives July 25.
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In his last few outings, @JohnCalvinAbney.bsky.social has brought us to vast new solar systems of cosmic music, but Shortwaving is a return to earth of sorts. The EP is one half blues and one half meditative jam. Shortwaving is world-weary but beautiful.
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April 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
In his last few outings, @JohnCalvinAbney.bsky.social has brought us to vast new solar systems of cosmic music, but Shortwaving is a return to earth of sorts. The EP is one half blues and one half meditative jam. Shortwaving is world-weary but beautiful.
adobeandteardrops.com/2025/03/the-...
adobeandteardrops.com/2025/03/the-...
getting masters back next week 😯
April 2, 2025 at 3:32 AM
getting masters back next week 😯
rachel + adobe and teardrops are an important institution in indie music and to have shortwaving on this list is a gift. thank you.
This week's playlist follows a theme: survivors taking stock of what it means to follow your calling
@MicahSchnabel.bsky.social
@ToddFarrellJr.bsky.social
@FrankTurner.bsky.social
@BeauJennings.bsky.social
@JohnCalvinAbney.bsky.social
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@MicahSchnabel.bsky.social
@ToddFarrellJr.bsky.social
@FrankTurner.bsky.social
@BeauJennings.bsky.social
@JohnCalvinAbney.bsky.social
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April 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
rachel + adobe and teardrops are an important institution in indie music and to have shortwaving on this list is a gift. thank you.
thank you, kosu npr and oklahoma rock show 💙
This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features songs by @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, The Heard, Wet Muscles, Ford Chastain and a throwback tune by Harlow Wilcox & the Oakies! www.kosu.org/music/2025-0...
Oklahoma Music Minutes for March 3-7: Music you should hear this week
KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state.
www.kosu.org
March 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
thank you, kosu npr and oklahoma rock show 💙
On February 14th, I will be releasing Awful Quiet, an instrumental companion to Shortwaving, composed for piano and string quartet.
Exclusively on bandcamp for the time being, Awful Quiet will be out two weeks from today. Follow me at johncalvinabney.bandcamp.com for updates there. 🎶
Exclusively on bandcamp for the time being, Awful Quiet will be out two weeks from today. Follow me at johncalvinabney.bandcamp.com for updates there. 🎶
February 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
On February 14th, I will be releasing Awful Quiet, an instrumental companion to Shortwaving, composed for piano and string quartet.
Exclusively on bandcamp for the time being, Awful Quiet will be out two weeks from today. Follow me at johncalvinabney.bandcamp.com for updates there. 🎶
Exclusively on bandcamp for the time being, Awful Quiet will be out two weeks from today. Follow me at johncalvinabney.bandcamp.com for updates there. 🎶
Tonight is the longest night of the year, and my EP Shortwaving has been vibrating the evening air for three steady weeks. Thank you to those who have taken time and listened to the sounds we forged. Tell me how they have kept you company in the dusk.
December 21, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Tonight is the longest night of the year, and my EP Shortwaving has been vibrating the evening air for three steady weeks. Thank you to those who have taken time and listened to the sounds we forged. Tell me how they have kept you company in the dusk.
thank you for your ears this year 💐
My fav EP for 2024 honestly just dropped recently. An artist I’ve followed for a very long time and seen live quite a few times is hands down one of the most talented artists of any I spin. Has that ability to be real and emotionally pull you in every time 🎹🎸🎤 @johncalvinabney.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 1:56 AM
thank you for your ears this year 💐
morning meditation on the melody to shortwaving, a song from my new ep with the same name, out everywhere. hope you’re hanging in there today.
December 14, 2024 at 8:12 PM
morning meditation on the melody to shortwaving, a song from my new ep with the same name, out everywhere. hope you’re hanging in there today.
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If you're still sleeping on @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, what are you even doing with your life? His new EP is legit! chartedmag.com/2024/12/12/j...
John Calvin Abney Haunts Your Dreams With Striking ‘Arkansas River Bridge’ (Review)
Abney knocks the listener for a loop.
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December 13, 2024 at 4:12 PM
If you're still sleeping on @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, what are you even doing with your life? His new EP is legit! chartedmag.com/2024/12/12/j...
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The multi-talented @johncalvinabney has an excellent EP out today. Read all about it & snag on bandcamp: petalmotel.com/john-calvin-...
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December 6, 2024 at 5:56 PM
The multi-talented @johncalvinabney has an excellent EP out today. Read all about it & snag on bandcamp: petalmotel.com/john-calvin-...
Shortwaving, the new EP, is out today on all streaming platforms. Exclusive vinyl pre-order up at @bandcamp.com.
December 6, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Shortwaving, the new EP, is out today on all streaming platforms. Exclusive vinyl pre-order up at @bandcamp.com.
New EP coming out December 6th, named Shortwaving. Ancient dust in the tapes. Pre-save here if you’d like. share.amuse.io/album/john-c...
November 23, 2024 at 7:50 PM
New EP coming out December 6th, named Shortwaving. Ancient dust in the tapes. Pre-save here if you’d like. share.amuse.io/album/john-c...
Good morning, Bluesky. I just got to town.
November 12, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Good morning, Bluesky. I just got to town.