“Big Boots and Wide Brimmed Hats” and “Time Traveler” arrive March 2, extending the reflective, guitar-driven world of “Converging Paths”
This next chapter comes after a steady build-up over the past few months. Ker, the recording name of Barry G.K. Thomson from Scotland, has been gradually introducing his music that highlights his late but focused entry into songwriting and recording. He has been putting out carefully chosen tracks to let listeners get used to his sound, themes, and collaborators. The March 2 double single is the latest planned step in that sequence.
Big Boots and Wide Brimmed Hats comes across as the more outward-facing of the two songs, drawing on Ker’s longstanding connection to Montana. It’s a mid-tempo, guitar-led track that leans into welcoming, open-road imagery and a friendly, easy-going feel. The recording keeps things clear and direct, with acoustic and electric guitars, a steady rhythm section, and vocals arranged for an easy first listen. The track shows Ker staying grounded in the places and experiences that first drew him into music.
Time Traveler will be released alongside it as the more reflective counterpart. Where Big Boots and Wide Brimmed Hats looks outward, Time Traveler turns inward, focusing on the idea of moving through different phases of life and eventually returning to a sense of home. The arrangement supports that angle with a steady groove, measured dynamics, and a vocal delivery that remains centered and restrained. Together, the two songs are being positioned as a complementary pair. One about place and welcome, the other about perspective and time.
This double release follows Wōndering on Giants, Lofty Thoughts, and There Are No Words, which have helped establish the tone for the upcoming album. Those songs introduced listeners to Ker’s interest in nature, memory, and connection, along with a preference for clear melodies and arrangements that avoid unnecessary gloss. With each release, he has been giving more shape to Converging Paths as a project built on thoughtful yet accessible themes, steady songwriting, and an emphasis on feeling uplifted.
Behind the scenes, Ker continues to work with a familiar small team. He takes the lead on acoustic and electric guitars and vocals, while regular collaborators contribute bass, keys, drums, and production. That continuity has allowed him to refine a sound that is consistent from track to track. The upcoming singles are intended to carry that same line forward, with careful attention to guitar tone, supporting keyboard parts, and a mix that gives space to the lyrics and melody.
The announcement of Big Boots and Wide Brimmed Hats and Time Traveler comes as Ker’s work continues to attract growing outside attention. Previous releases have been picked up by a range of independent outlets and regional publications, which have highlighted both his late start in music and his measured, song-first approach. That coverage, combined with very encouraging listener response to the initial singles, provides a solid backdrop for this new set of tracks.
This rollout is part of a wider schedule that maps the path to the full Converging Paths album later this year. Following the forthcoming tracks, more are planned in the coming months, building toward a 13-song collection that includes a short instrumental piece. By announcing the schedule clearly and spacing releases throughout the year, Ker is giving listeners time to absorb each piece of the project while maintaining momentum.
Big Boots and Wide Brimmed Hats and Time Traveler arrive on March 2, 2026, across all major streaming platforms. More than simply the next preview of Converging Paths, they stand as two sides of the same conversation. One looking out at the road ahead, the other turning quietly inward. As Ker continues shaping this project piece by piece, what stands out isn’t urgency, but intention. Each song has somewhere to land, and somewhere it began.