Sunrise/Sunset, the newest EP from West Hartford, Connecticut-born singer/songwriter John Allred (of the eponym Allred), is a sublime collection of acoustic alternative that is at once ruminative and radiant, demonstrating both the versatility and verisimilitude necessary to sell more than 25,000 albums independently—let alone to share the stage with the likes of Ben Folds, Dashboard Confessional, Paramore, and Secondhand Serenade (just to name a few). Produced by Dan Young (This Providence) and Ace Enders (The Early November), Sunrise/Sunset was recorded in Seattle, Washington and Hammonton, New Jersey. Influences no doubt include The Goo Goo Dolls and Jimmy Eat World. The crooner exudes confidence throughout the EP’s seven tracks. His aching vocals and deft songwriting are first felt on Crooked, a somber track with muted strings and a simple resonance. Standouts tracks include Tomb, which is easily the most eager to please, and Sun, which features exquisite piano playing and reinforces Allred as a force to be reckoned with.

John has shared the stage with several national acts and has been on regular rotation on national radio waves since 2006. (101.9 The End, 107.9 The Mix and X96).

John Allred, as an alternative acoustic artist, been fortunate to have shared the stage with A Rocket To The Moon, As Tall As Lions, Augustana, Ben Folds, Ben Lee, Blink 182, Taking Back Sunday, Brighten, Cute is What We Aim For, Danger:Radio, Dashboard Confessional, Edwin McCain, Farewell, Ferras, Forever The Sickest Kids, Goodbye Tomorrow, Hit The Lights, Houston Calls, Howie Day, In:Aviate, Jason Reeves, Jeffrey Gaines, Jimmy Eat World, Joneszetta, Joshua James, Just Surrender, Lorene Drive, Lydia, Mae, Matt Nathanson, Meg and Dia, My American Heart, Paramore, Portugal The Man, Quietdrive, David Archeletta, Ronnie Day, Rookie of The Year, Rooney, Rufio, Secondhand Serenade, Sherwood, Socratic, Spitalfield, The Ataris, The Audition, The Brobecks, The Classic Crime, The Fold, The Higher, The Honorary Title, The Juliana Theory, The Last Goodnight, The Pink Spiders, The Reign of Kindo, The Secret Handshake, The Summer set, This Providence, Tyrone Wells, We Shot The Moon, Waking Ashland, Yellowcard, and many more!