[Photo courtesy of Mattes Brown]

By Julia Weber, Editorial Director

Local musician Rylee Bapst released a new EP titled Afraid of the Change this morning. 

While Bapst has previously released singles on streaming services, this project serves as his debut EP. 

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Bapst is a longtime performer in the Athens music scene and is known for his folk rock sets at local and regional venues. In addition to his solo project, he is also the frontman of The Four Winds, a local Grateful Dead tribute band.

Bapst will celebrate the release of his latest project with a release party, which is scheduled to  take place at The Union at 8 p.m. Saturday, and will feature an opening set performed by Zac Hoina. Tickets are being sold in advance and cost $8 for attendees over 21, and $10 for attendees under 21.

Listen to Rylee Bapst’s new EP here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0tI7uIS3ex7Hgv7YnHAmQs?si=xGVbn81jT62quZX74PwJEQ&nd=1&dlsi=230e757365344308