A few months back we were invited to submit a track for Canadian record label Syrup Moose (haha) for their second compilation album, aptly titled “Compilation II” and were pleased to find a home for our song “Let Go”. This was supposed to be out officially tomorrow to mark the winter solstice and the tracks were curated to help us all get through the longest … Continue reading Neither Could Dylan Release: Let Go
If you’re following the Jaimee Eat World instagram page then you already know that earlier today we dropped the next instalment of our ongoing documentary that’ll follow the entire recreation of the Jimmy Eat World catalogue. If you haven’t caught it it, check it out now on YouTube, but then make sure you give the Instagram page a follow so that you see the next … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Docu-Short Release: It’s Only Therapy
Listen now on Anchor & Spotify! Or read on below for the official transcript Episode 1: Introduction Static Unveiled is the official podcast accompaniment to the Jaimee Eat World project. Each episode will showcase both the bands original recording and my own cover of a song and along the way I’ll tell you a little bit more about myself, why these songs are so important, … Continue reading New Podcast Alert: Introducing ‘Static Unveiled’ – a Jimmy Eat World Related Podcast!
I’ve added a new link to the Resources page today and I want to share a blog from that website with ya here. Disclaimer: As always, I am not in any way a professional in this field nor is this some sort of paid promotion, it’s just a resource you can choose to read or not read. When we talk about mental health we can … Continue reading New Resource Added: Byte.com (Dental Health)
Look at us, sticking to our newly appointed Friday release schedule with a new cover. This week we jump back into Bleed American and tear “Your House” a new one. Listen to the original recording here: Now, check out mine: I originally started out doing an acoustic-based full band cover but I was really struggling with coming up with a drum beat that complimented the … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Release: Your House
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today I have a special release which is a brand new recording of If Not Now. This song will be on my upcoming full-length record The Clearing but enjoy this alternate version in the meantime. I’ve mentioned before this is the closest thing to a love song I think I’ve ever written and I maintain that thought now as I listen back … Continue reading Crooked Forest Release: If Not Now (Acoustic)
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
New interview up. I answered some q’s for LoveInTheLyrics, talkin’ about songwriting and the lyrics behind “Driveway” Check it out here: https://www.loveinthelyrics.com/post/crooked-forest-brings-awareness Continue reading Interview: Crooked Forest
Continuing our crusade through Jesyem Krzywym Lasem from the previous overview post, here’s our track by track breakdown of the first song on the record, “Quiksand”. Quiksand was the first song I wrote that I realized pretty quickly it didn’t quite fit in with all the other songs I was working on at the time. It was somehow musically even more toned down than any … Continue reading Jestem Krzywym Lasem Track By Track: Quiksand
Following up on our blog about Jestem Krzywym Lasem, here’s our track by track breakdown of the first single from the record, track 2’s “Driveway”. “Driveway” was really the catalyst for deciding that I needed to branch away from (ha!) the Crooked Forest name for this EP and put it out under my given name. But knowing full well that this was just another piece … Continue reading Jestem Krzywym Lasem Track By Track: Driveway
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