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Jersey Shore Artist Holdyn Barder Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut

If you listen to one new album this Fall, listen to Taylor Swift. But, if you listen to two, listen to Holdyn Barder. We first interviewed and introduced many fans…

Music artist Holdyn Barder smiles and he sits with a Jersey Shore backdrop

Holdyn Barder’s “Better Down the Shore” is available now

(Credit Matthew Bayer, 2B Photos)

If you listen to one new album this Fall, listen to Taylor Swift. But, if you listen to two, listen to Holdyn Barder.

We first interviewed and introduced many fans to Holdyn Barder back in 2020. His song “Stone Harbor” brought him immediate local fame. Then, earlier this year, his song "Go Birds" hit the airwaves. It’s a Philadelphia Eagles-inspired love song that gave Holdyn's already soaring career its official launch.

Since we first spoke, Holdyn has spent a great deal of time in Nashville and has traveled extensively around the world, performing for his fans everywhere. He’s got East Coast grit with authentic country charm.

Now, the wait is finally over for his debut album. Breakout country music artist Holdyn Barder has officially released his highly anticipated debut album, “Better Down the Shore.”

Holdyn Barder's "Better Down the Shore"

The album is now available on all streaming platforms. Holdyn’s new project has ten electric tracks and was totally worth the wait. It captures a season of love, deep storytelling, and “a stadium-ready sonic palette reminiscent of his influences.”

Holdyn’s “Better Down the Shore” is packed with guitar solos, power ballads, warm love songs, and line dancing hits. This includes the album’s lead single “Crank That.”

The collection pays homage to Holdyn Barder's roots, summers at the Jersey Shore, and his journey from Philly to Nashville. His performances have supported artists like Post Malone, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Darius Rucker.

Holdyn’s shows include CMA Fest, Barefoot Country Music Fest, and multiple venues throughout New Jersey and the country.

Now, Holdyn is quickly becoming one of country music's most exciting new voices on his own.

The lead single from Holdyn’s debut album is "Crank That," a line-dancing, high-energy track. "Making Sparks Fly" has the sound of a classic Nashville love song power ballad. And the aforementioned "Go Birds" is an awesome hype love anthem for Philadelphia Eagles fans.

You can check out Holdyn Barder’s album, “Better Down the Shore,” HERE

Credit: Holdyn Barder
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Joel Katz is the Morning Show Personality, Assistant Program Director, Podcast Host, Voiceover artist, audio producer, and Digital Content Writer for Magic 98.3. Joel has been working in New Jersey radio since college and started at Magic in 2002 as the Morning Show Host, “I can’t think of another place where I’d fit more perfectly; it’s just a great company with awesome people.” Joel is married to Kathleen, his elementary school sweetheart (they were each other’s first dates at age 9), shares a birthday with his oldest son, Ty, and has twins, Kiera and Liam. Joel runs at least 3.1 miles every day and enjoys playing basketball, doing laundry, saving his turn signal for when he really needs it, kissing dogs through a fence, using coasters, making that cool noise by rubbing his fingers on balloons, and chasing after ping pong balls on a windy cruise ship.