Now that we’ve come to an end on the acoustic cover song series for 2021, I thought it might be fun to revisit all the songs that I fumbled my way through for ya through the year. If you haven’t read it yet, I explain a bit about why I started doing the acoustic cover songs in this blog post titled “The History of: Wayback … Continue reading Acoustic Cover Song Series 2021 Round-Up
This week I’m pleased to introduce you to upcoming singer-songwriter Päter who just recently released their latest single “Obstinate Brain,” which best described as indie pop/rock drama given their unique theatric delivery. While Päter is not new to songwriting having begun writing as a kid, they were inspired to take on a 30-day songwriting challenge when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and began sharing new original … Continue reading Spotlight On: Päter
I don’t hop onto Facebook too often these days unless it’s to answer a message from a friend there, but every once in a while when I do these throwback memories pop up and sometimes they’re worth taking a second to reflect on, like this one from November 17th 2011: Admittedly, I had to laugh a little when I read this one. For one, I … Continue reading Then & Now: A Look Back At 10 Years Ago
Got a chance to chat with the folks at Your Best Life Nashville about some of my new music. Read the interview titled “Keeping It Simple With Crooked Forest” now! Here’s an excerpt from it: Watch the official music video for “Driveway” below. Stream “Wasted Time” on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer or iTunes Now! Continue reading Interview: Crooked Forest w/ Your Best Life Nashville
Was happy to be able to answer some questions about my most recent releases with LoveMusicSoulBaby.com. Read the interview titled, “There Is No ‘Wasted Time’ With Crooked Forest” now! Here’s a quick excerpt: Listen to “Wasted Time” on Spotify! Continue reading Interview: Crooked Forest
Today we get into the reproduction of Jimmy Eat World’s “Appreciation” as the first cover we’re doing off of the “Damage” record. Check out the original recording by Jimmy Eat World: Now check out the cover: The Process I started working on this one late one day (late for me, anyway, as far as this type of thing generally goes), and was initially going to … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World: Appreciation
This is Season 1 Episode 3 of the The Side Barre podcast, developed through Anchor and streamed on Spotify. Listen now on Spotify and read on to follow the transcript. On today’s episode I want to talk a bit about the recent Astroworld tragedy that continues to find itself at the top of headlines. As of writing this, a total of 10 people have died as a result … Continue reading The Side Barre: On AstroWorld and Music Festival Safety
Got a chance to chat with Menno and Jeremy of Silas Fury recently to talk about their album “Frontier” and the video-concept experience that accompanies it. We get into some stand-out moments from collaborating on the record, their must-haves in the studio for their songwriting process, and then we get a little weird talking about alien lifeforms and other spacey-stuff in this in depth interview. … Continue reading Spotlight On: Silas Fury
Today’s spin is “Try Honesty” by Billy Talent which is off their first album, “Billy Talent.” I appreciate the simplicity of BT’s album titles. Here’s the track: Here are the lyrics: Well, I tripped, I fell down nakedWell, I scratched my knees, they bledSew up my eyes, need no moreIn our game, there is no score Forgive me father, why should ya bother?Try honesty, try … Continue reading Record 4
Today’s featured artist is Toronto-based songwriter Ekelle who blends R&B, Pop and Hip Hop to create her own unique flavour dubbed “Hood Pop.” Most recently Ekelle released “Come Back,” an honest reflection of the uncertainty and pressures presented in 2020 including how it felt to watch the protests promoted by the Black Lives Matter movement after the tragic death of George Floyd. We were able … Continue reading Spotlight On: Ekelle
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