Maybe Next Time – Road Trip CD

Why Are We Giving Away Our Best Album For Free? Because the music industry has changed. Most bands are chasing streams, algorithms, and 15-second clips. We’d rather do something old-school: mail you a real CD, let you hear the songs, and see if you become part of the family. Maybe Next Time is a curated best-of collection from The Empty Pockets — harmony-driven, rootsy rock and roll from an independent Chicago band that grew up on The Beatles, The Allman Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, and Ben Folds Five. We’ve toured coast to coast, played with heroes, recorded at Abbey Road, and hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. But the whole thing still starts the same way: One person hears the music and tells somebody else. So for a limited time, we’ll send you the CD free. Just cover shipping. Here’s what other first time listeners had to say: "I Love this group of talented musicians :)!!! The music is Creative & Fun to listen to!!! Your passion for your Art is endearing! Keep making beautiful music!!!!" - Carolyn H. from Cincinnati, OH "I had never heard of this band until a free CD came up on facebook. I can't wait to get the CD! I went on Youtube and listened to alot of their music and I love it! You can see that Josh has music in his soul!! Erika's voice is beautiful! And together the sound is mesmerizing!" - Terry P. from Sacramento, CA "I saw this "free" offer on Facebook and just had to check it out. What I like about it most is that I can understand the lyrics! I like the songs, too. Can't wait to get the CD." - Mary R. from Newark, NJ Still deciding? Totally fair. Maybe you saw one of our videos. Maybe a friend shared us. Maybe Facebook decided we were your kind of weird. Either way, this CD is the easiest place to start. It’s not a random sampler or leftover merch. It’s our favorite introduction to the band: songs with harmonies, guitars, pianos, hooks, stories, and the kind of real human feel that made us fall in love with albums in the first place. If you still play CDs in the car, collect records, read liner notes, or miss when music felt a little more personal, you’re probably exactly who we made this for. Do people still use CDs? We do. And a whole lot of our fans do too. CDs and vinyl are reliable, romantic, and real pieces of art you can hold in your hands. If you still play CDs in the car, spin records at home, or just miss the days when music felt tangible instead of disposable, you’ve found the right band. Why This Works Better Than Streaming Most artists ask you to discover them through an app. You hear half a song. The algorithm moves on. The moment disappears. We wanted to try something different. Instead of asking you to follow us or stream first, we send you a full album so you can actually live with the music. Put it in your car. Play it while cooking dinner. Let the songs grow on you the way albums used to. No ads interrupting. No algorithm deciding what comes next. No pressure to like or subscribe. Just time with the music. Some people discover us this way and become lifelong fans. Others simply enjoy a great record. Either outcome feels like a win. Want to listen before you jump in? Of course. Here’s a taste of what you’ll get on Maybe Next Time: ▶ This isn’t some bait-and-switch. We believe that if you like what you hear, you’ll stick around—maybe even come to a show or grab a full album later. But this CD? It’s our treat. No strings attached. Get Your Free CD Before This Batch Runs Out We’re pressing a limited number of these, and once they’re gone, that’s it. Hit the button below, cover the shipping, and start listening. Maybe Next Time CD Track Listing: 1. Outside Spectrum (4:20) 2. Shocked by an Electrician (3:09) 3. Make It Through (2:49) 4. Heart of Ash (4:23) 5. Gotta Find the Moon (3:20) 6. Fill It Up (4:05) 7. The Grind (4:45) 8. Wolfpack (3:05) 9. Daylight (4:54) 10. Maybe Next Time (3:27)