TURQUOISE is the brand new 5-song EP from Fran Smith Jr (long-time bass player with The Hooters), produced by Grammy award winner Steve Churchyard (known for his work with numerous stellar musicians and producers such as Paul McCartney and George Martin). The EP features an all-star musical lineup including David Uosikkinen and Eric Bazilian (also of Hooters fame!) as well as Steve Butler (Smash Palace) and Fran on bass, and vocals. This EP will entice you into a fresh new listening experience for Fran-fans, as clear and true as Turquoise blue, as well as bring new fans into the fold! This work is No. 4 in Fran's discography, exhibiting his infectious musical style and sound which has spanned the decades with an incredibly gifted ability to weave positive, relatable lyrics and melodies into the songs you'll carry with you from first listen to evermore!
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
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Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
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HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
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Denon DP-400
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Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Greywind Severed Heart City
Frontiers New Recordings Physical Only
December 12, 2025 -
Quinn XCII LOOK! I'm Alive
Father Of Florence, LLC of c/o TKG Busin
November 21, 2025 -
Caroline Jones Good Omen (Black Marble)
Nashville Harbor
February 13, 2026 -
Glyders Forever
Drag City
November 21, 2025 -
Morgan Evans Steel Town
Solrise Records
March 20, 2026 -
Despised Icon Shadow Work (Red, Black, White Marbled)
Nuclear Blast
November 21, 2025 -
Stephen Wilson Jr. Blankets EP
Big Loud Records
January 9, 2026 -
Tom Smith There Is Nothing in the Dark That Isn't There in the Light - Maroon
Play It Again Sam
December 5, 2025 -
The Format Boycott Heaven
The Format
January 23, 2026 -
JAY BUCHANAN WEAPONS OF BEAUTY
Sacred Tongue Records
February 6, 2026 -
Yawning Man Pavement Ends
Heavy Psych Sounds
November 21, 2025 -
Joji Piss In The Wind
Palace Creek
February 6, 2026 -
Louis Tomlinson How Did I Get Here? (Clear)
Bmg
January 23, 2026 -
Oasis What's The Story Morning Glory? [4xLP]
Big Brother Recordings Limited
December 12, 2025