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Tiny Cities to Release First Single From Upcoming EP

originally published: 11/07/2025

Tiny Cities will release the EP Beginning of the End on January 16, 2026. This is a thought provoking indie record from two of New Jersey's most prolific singing song-writing duos - Melissa Anthony and Dennis King.

The first single, 'Body Cast' drops November 28th (Black Friday) on all streaming platforms.

On their most recent set of recordings,Tiny Cities crossed the Hudson River to partner up with producer/multi-instrumentalist, Eric E. Sanderson at Harbor Studios Red Hook Brooklyn. Sanderson (Augustines) played a vital role during the recording process, lending his talents on bass and keys. Additionally, percussionist Jeremy Gustin added his signature sounds to add to the crisp production, complimenting the songs with an openness and emotional depth.

Hailing from the heart of New Jersey, Melissa Anthony and Dennis King AKA Tiny Cities find beauty in the quiet corners of everyday life. Both leaning heavily into their singing and songwriting strengths, The duo taps into their shared vulnerabilities. Not morose or bleak, but with acceptance for who they are, where the’ve been while moving forward.

Their debut EP, The Wind Can Be So Cruel (January 2025), introduced listeners to their evocative sound. The first single,“Hologram”, was featured on WFUV’s NYC Slice segment and quickly followed up with a 2025 spring collection of reimagined cover songs, Under the Covers, featuring a stunning version of Radiohead’s “Creep”.




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Having spent the last year playing up and down the state from Asbury Park to local coffee shops, TC signed with Hidden Tracks Records who will be releasing Beginning of the End on 12 inch vinyl. The full EP drops January 16th with a record release party set fo January 24th at Hidden Tracks Records.

“We are truly grateful for the opportunity that Hidden Tracks Records is giving us and sharing these songs on vinyl record is a dream,” said the band.




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