Soulful vanguard Allen Stone's forthcoming record Building Balance will be released November 8th on ATO Records. Taking his soul-stirring R&B and funk to the next artistic level, Allen continues to draw inspiration from '70s funk and soul with current flexes, sitting amid D'Angelo in its sultrier moments, and Stevie Wonder at its most melodic. Partially inspired by becoming a husband and father, the album features the most personal, lushly produced and gorgeously performed songs of Allen's career. Building Balance was largely written in a cabin in the woods of Washington state and partially recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville with three producers: the acclaimed British artist/producer Jaime Lidell, Grammy-winning producer Nasri, and Jeremy Most (Emily King). It's a textured amalgam of R&B and soul, a result of several personal co-writing sessions, collaborations with Emily King, Mike Posner & Theo Katzman / Joey Dosik of Vulfpeck, and lyrics by Allen. Equal parts sentimental ("Brown Eyed Lover", "Consider Me") and replete with nostalgic funk ("Back to the Swing", "Sweaters"). Allen Stone will be in town on release day and will perform a stripped down solo set at Grimey's at 6PM on Friday, November 8th. Preorder Building Balance from Grimey's on vinyl or CD for your wristband to go through the signing line and get your record autographed following the performance. You can place your preorder online or in person at Grimey's.