Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and owner of Boston-based Gratitude Sound, Bryan Porter Hinkley, released his first full-length solo LP, 99 Shots, in May. Following on from 2020’s EP, We Live Through It, the LP was recorded at Doom Saloon in Maryland and co-produced by Hinkley and Jean-Paul Gaster (Clutch). Hinkley’s solo work spans a wide range of sound from jazz to folky elements, but in his background, he was a founding member of the punk bands Tree and Never Got Caught and a touring member of Clutch, among others, and contributed to records by folks like Dropkick Murphys and more. He brings all of that musical knowledge to his personal writing and collaborations.

This month, the veteran guitarist, singer, and songwriter released his first solo album, 99 Shots, and found himself leaning in a direction he had spent decades avoiding.

Bryan Porter Hinkley has good instincts when it comes to music – even when he’s not so sure at the moment.

1.) We’re very excited to have some time today with acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, singer, producer, and owner of Gratitude Sound Bryan Porter Hinkley; greetings and salutations Bryan and welcome to Vents Magazine! Before we dive into the Q&A mosh-pit, how is 2024 treating you and yours?

So far so good! It started with a trip to Maryland to record these songs and it’s been flying by since then. I’m looking forward to the warmer weather and spending some more time outdoors. I’m excited about going to New Orleans next week. It’s always a musical recharge when I’m down there.

Three-song EP honors Hinkley's folk and roots upbringing and punk/DIY ethos