Brandon Bing has approached country music as both an artist and an entrepreneur. The Florida native writes and releases his own songs, and in October 2018 he founded Dirty Bird South Muzik, an independent music publishing and entertainment company that gives his career a structure for publishing, recording, artist development, marketing and entertainment projects.
In this edition of the Sunset Stage Series, we introduce the country artist behind The Florida Man, “Locked Down” and “WARNING,” and the steady independent career he has built over the past several years.
A Consistent Independent Release Schedule
Brandon’s release history shows an artist who keeps coming back with new music. His debut EP, The Florida Man, arrived in February 2020. The Dyin’ Breed EP followed in 2021, alongside the singles “Locked Down” and “Faraway Soldier.” The Huckleberry EP came in 2022, featuring “Blue Collar Swaller,” “Locked Down” and “Take My Land.”
From there, he settled into a rhythm of new singles every few months. “Rat Race” and “Party in the Pines” arrived in 2023, followed by “Burnt Out at Both Ends” and “To the Bone” in 2024. In 2025 he released “Set Me Free,” “AWAYSTEAD” and “When the Dust Settles,” then closed the year with the Haunted House EP on October 31. In 2026 came “Tell Me Why,” “Sparks in This Town” with Fionn Camp, and “WARNING,” released on September 18.
That kind of steady output reflects planning and a long-term commitment. Rather than relying on a single big moment, Brandon has built his catalog release by release, giving listeners a reason to keep coming back.
Recognition for ‘Locked Down’
In 2022, Brandon won Gold for US Music Video of the Year at the ISSA Awards for “Locked Down.” Presented by the International Singer-Songwriters Association, the award recognized the music video for a song he first released as a single in 2021 and later included on the Huckleberry EP.
Building His Own Music Company
Brandon founded Dirty Bird South Muzik in October 2018 as an independent music publishing and entertainment company. According to its official website, the Orlando-based company offers services related to publishing, recording, artist management, marketing, video production and events.
Creating the company gave Brandon a professional structure for both his creative and business activities. Public copyright information shows releases under his own name, including The Florida Man and “Party in the Pines,” as well as releases under Dirty Bird South Muzik, a reflection of how closely his work as an artist and his work as an entrepreneur are connected.
A Career Built in Florida
Brandon is a Florida native, and Dirty Bird South Muzik describes itself as an Orlando-based company. Florida is part of his artistic identity, from the title of his debut EP, The Florida Man, to the Southern influence that runs through his music.
For Central Florida country fans, he is a homegrown example of an artist building a career on his own terms, in a region with a longer country music history than many people assume.
Where to Start
New to Brandon Bing? These four releases are a good place to begin:
- Haunted House, the EP released on Halloween 2025, is a strong introduction to his recent work.
- “WARNING,” released on September 18, 2026, is his newest release.
- “Locked Down” is the song behind his award-winning music video.
- “Sparks in This Town” is his 2026 collaboration with Fionn Camp.
You can listen on Apple Music and find more on his official website. For more artist profiles, read our Sunset Stage Series feature on Drew Baldridge.
Frequently Asked: Is Brandon Bing an Independent Artist?
Brandon Bing has built his career independently through Dirty Bird South Muzik, the music publishing and entertainment company he founded in 2018. His releases have appeared under both his own name and his company, allowing him to combine his work as a country artist with his experience as an entrepreneur.
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Sources & References
- Brandon Bing official website
- Dirty Bird South Muzik, About Us
- Brandon Bing on Apple Music
- International Singer-Songwriters Association, 2022 ISSA Awards winners
What is Dirty Bird South Muzik?
Dirty Bird South Muzik is an independent music publishing and entertainment company founded by Brandon Bing in October 2018. The company describes itself as Orlando-based and offers services related to publishing, recording, artist management, marketing, video production and events.
What award has Brandon Bing won?
He won Gold for US Music Video of the Year at the 2022 ISSA Awards, presented by the International Singer-Songwriters Association, for “Locked Down.”
Is this the same Brandon Bing who played college and professional football?
No. The Brandon Bing with a Rutgers and New York Giants football record is a different person who shares the name. The two are sometimes confused in search results.
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Last updated: November 9, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us