"Happy Hour" is getting great previews after the release of the first single "Abandoned"
Check out all of these reviews so far about "Happy Hour"
Record World International
https://l.gourl.es/l/171536acf00c1d06dc0962ecbfb4aa98022d4b3c?u=6761926
Cashbox Canada
Find Your Sounds
Tinnitist
https://tinnitist.com/2026/06/22/mike-sands-leaves-you-abandoned-before-happy-hour/
And this article and interview at Canada Beats
https://canadianbeats.ca/2026/06/24/mike-sands-shares-new-single-abandoned-interview/
First Single from the new album releases June 19. "Abandoned" will be available on all platforms.
It is the first song from the forthcoming album "Happy Hour" to be released July 10 on JIB Machine Records
Here is the Spotify link to listen to "Abandoned"
https://open.spotify.com/track/7oXsCvtCgly2hpvXPsb1vr?si=7WTXjQh6S2qNowfaJaclJW
Mike Sands Signs with JIB Machine Records!
Will release his new album "Happy Hour" with them
Mike Sands joins the great indie rock label out of Cleveland OH (established 2004) who has had many awesome artists as Hostile Omish, Gwazi and Flock of Moons. He is very happy to be part of the JIB Machine family! www.jibmachine.com
Big News!
I am in the studio recording my biggest project yet! I am working out at Sienna Studios in Nashville with Lincoln Parrish (Cage The Elephant) and Kelby Ray (Cadillac 3) on new songs. Working with these two has been a pleasure and I can't wait for the world to hear these songs.
Rush for Cover!
Rush is having a reunion tour! so I wanted to remind everyone that the Rush tribute album I recorded a song for is out and available for purchase through Twice As High Records. Here is the Bandcamp link to check it out: Rush For Cover | Twice As High Records