Recorded Live at Arlyn Studios - Austin, TX

Recorded Live at Arlyn Studios is a four-track EP that serves as a raw, high-fidelity document of Black Pumas' live chemistry during their breakout year. Released shortly after their self-titled debut, this session highlights the band's ability to translate their 'cinematic soul' into a more aggressive, performance-oriented context. The tracklist includes three staples from their debut - 'Black Moon Rising', 'Colors', and 'Fire' - alongside a transformative cover of The Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby'. This specific recording is notable for its lack of studio artifice; the instruments bleed into each other’s microphones, creating a dense, organic wall of sound. Critics often point to this EP as evidence of the band's technical proficiency and Eric Burton's status as one of the most compelling vocalists of his generation. It occupies a unique space in their catalog as a bridge between their studio craft and their reputation as a formidable live act.