Augustwolf’s “Visual Music” has us seeing stars.

We emerge from a gaping hole in the atmosphere, barreling through the layers that lead us swiftly through a sea of concentrated grimy clouds, so full of water that they look sure to burst onto the uneven dead grass that lays below. From our tail, a thick multi-layered kaleidoscope of vibrant scorching flames as they collect magnesium and lithium from the deteriorating ozone to carry … Continue reading Augustwolf’s “Visual Music” has us seeing stars.

Crooked ForestMarch 26, 2023May 10, 2023Leave a comment

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Death Bus For Blondie’s “Asphalt Meadows” Now Streaming Everywhere

Happy “Asphalt Meadows” day! Death Cab For Cutie just released an acoustic alt of “Asphalt Meadows” and to celebrate, Death Bus For Blondie decided to go ahead and release her very-not-acoustic cover album of the same across all streaming platforms. Did they get permission? Unlikely. Will it get taken down eventually? “Only if we’re sued!” – Death Bus. Listen now wherever you stream stuff by … Continue reading Death Bus For Blondie’s “Asphalt Meadows” Now Streaming Everywhere

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The Fox

I am the aging foxFull of song not sungYou are the willful houndBlood bound and forever young It is you who carved the paths through this deep dark woodAnd instructed the trees to whisper their beliefs instead of grow their limbs into legs and disperse from the ground in which they were stunned It is the wise owl who’s head is bound to it’s backStunned … Continue reading The Fox

Crooked ForestMarch 5, 2023March 4, 2023Leave a comment

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Jaimee Eat World Release: Please Say No

This week’s release is a pretty stripped down take. I was initially thinking I would just do a straight acoustic guitar cover, but after noodling around with some tones I settled in on this one that’s just lead guitar and acoustic rhythm and 1 lone vocal. Listen to Jimmy Eat World’s original recording first: And now here’s mine: I’ll admit I haven’t yet heard Jimmy … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Release: Please Say No

Crooked ForestMarch 3, 2023Leave a comment

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Show Alert: Winterfolk Festival February 24-26th 2023

Friendly reminder that the 21st annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots festival kicks off tonight with PWYC livestream performances by Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville (8PM), Harpin’ Norm Lucien (8:40PM), Lynn Harrison (9:20PM) and David Essig (10PM). Get tickets to your prefered stream and check out the full weekend line-up here: https://www.winterfolk.com/winterfolk-xxi-schedule/ And be sure to check out the wristbands for the festival which continues tomorrow … Continue reading Show Alert: Winterfolk Festival February 24-26th 2023

Crooked ForestFebruary 24, 2023February 27, 2023Leave a comment

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The Black

What I remember most about your funeral is being unsure of what to wearAs though you might be embarrassed by my attireWas white okay or too non traditional?I chose the black and felt uncomfortable I watched our friend carry you across the grassLooking like there wasn’t anyone else aroundAnd I’m sure that’s what it must look like to be lost I didn’t hear a word … Continue reading The Black

Crooked ForestFebruary 15, 2023February 14, 2023Leave a comment

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Static Unveiled – S2 E2: Hear You Me

This episode addresses depression and suicide so heads up if you’re not in the head space for it. Listen to the episode now on Spotify or read on for the official transcript below: Official Transcript: This week on Static Unveiled I’m revisiting Hear You Me. So far this cover is the one I’ve spent the most time with. It’s gone through a couple different iterations … Continue reading Static Unveiled – S2 E2: Hear You Me

Crooked ForestFebruary 2, 2023Leave a comment

Poetry

Let’s Not

Let’s not pretend it’s more than it isOr that it was greater forces by which we were ledLet’s not, let’s not Please don’t talk about me to your friendsReallocating whatever thread you’ve got leftPlease,Don’t I won’t admit how far it wentTo save you, I’m sure, further embarrassmentI won’t, you know I won’t Don’t twist my words to suit your needsHowever eloquently they falter out as … Continue reading Let’s Not

Crooked ForestJanuary 9, 2023Leave a comment

Poetry

Through

So I’m not who you thoughtOr maybe I wasIn either instanceIt seemsUnworthy of love At surface it’s nothingMerely a crushBut you been here beforeMe?Not even once I know not what you speakWhen you say a little’s enoughEver demandingMore than I’ve got I speak of ill-fated timeWithin the fabric of usAs though I must’ve been rightAnd that it came down to trustBut these roads that I … Continue reading Through

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Static Unveiled S1 E11: Littlething

Just a couple thoughts on Christmas and the way I was brought up to celebrate it. Today’s episode features my cover of Invented’s “Littlething” and our response to Jimmy Eat World’s cover of Wham!’s “Last Christmas”. This is the last podcast episode of 2022; thanks very much for listening so far and I’ll see ya back in the new year. Official Transcript: I have this … Continue reading Static Unveiled S1 E11: Littlething

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