Rabbit Bay
The cool air acts as a net, wrapping the trees in its hollow embraceThe dewey fog resting quietly over the lake,protecting the creatures below while they sleepThe distance becoming even more distant – hidden,in plain sightThe water lays still, invitinglybut just a drop of it is enough to send a chill up your spineA line sinks into the waterLost to the thick algae beneathThe tiny hairs … Continue reading Rabbit Bay
Jaimee Eat World Release: Kill
Today we’re diving into the reproduction of Jimmy Eat World’s “Kill” as the first cover we’re doing off of the “Futures” record. Check out the original recording by Jimmy Eat World: Now check out the cover: The Process I tackled this one in parts over 3 days. I was originally considering making this track my first acoustic-based cover for the project, but I’ve always loved … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Release: Kill
Who & What Is Crooked Forest?
In an effort to get ahead of any confusion, here’s a quick overview on who Crooked Forest is… or is the right question “What is Crooked Forest?”… but also, it’s a place, isn’t it? I mean if you google it… Okay, let’s try to sort this one out together. Who Is Crooked Forest? Well, they’re a band, and a girl. In the shortest of explanations … Continue reading Who & What Is Crooked Forest?
Spotlight On: Council
Today’s spotlight feature comes out of Baldwinsville, New York. Introducing… Council. They’ve drawn comparisons to bands like The Killers and Imagine Dragons, so if you’re craving fist-pumping anthemic arena rock, Council’s got you covered. Council is a trio of brothers, identical twins Pat (Lead Vocals/Piano/Bass) & Doug (Drums/Vocals) and younger brother Andrew (Guitar/Vocals) who traded in the luxurious life of American farming for arena-ready rockstardom. … Continue reading Spotlight On: Council
These Walls
If these walls could talk, surely, they’d screamSo loud that this whole house would shakeAnd there I’d sit,restlessly, anxiouslyOn the bed I’d grown into and out of,Under the same frames holding the same pictures that have faded from each days protruding sunlight This room where I spent so many nights laying awakeDesperately searching for some semblance of worthiness, of purpose,Watching the cracks inch from floor to … Continue reading These Walls
Jestem Krzywym Lasem Track by Track: Such Great Heights
I spoke a little bit about my decision to include this song on the EP in an earlier blog post about my friend Sean Gallagher, and I’m going to do my best not to repeat myself here so if you want the full scope, as it were, you’ll want to check out that blog post first. About the Track I of course can’t speak to … Continue reading Jestem Krzywym Lasem Track by Track: Such Great Heights
Seeking Artists/Producers for Spotlight Feature Interviews
We’re unveiling a brand new featured interviews segment and we’re looking for musicians/bands/producers/industry folks of all sorts to feature at what we’re dubbing, The Treehouse. At The Treehouse we branch out across the globe, spotlighting artists of all kinds, their experiences, their work and its message. Our aim here is to amplify voices that might otherwise get lost in the ever-growing sea of bars and … Continue reading Seeking Artists/Producers for Spotlight Feature Interviews
Sean Gallagher
While writing my debut solo EP, Jestem Krzywym Lasem, I found myself thinking a lot about an old online friend of mine named Sean Gallagher. As it would happen, this led to a lot of decisions that made the final record, so I wanted to take a bit of time to tell you all a little about him. If you’ve been following my Twitter though, … Continue reading Sean Gallagher
Jestem Krzywym Lasem Track by Track: Butterflies
We’re quickly approaching the official release date of Jesyem Krzywym Lasem, and today we’re focusing in on track 4, “Butterflies”. This was a late addition to the record, I actually had already begun mixing the final EP when I felt like I wasn’t completing the thought of the overall record, so I knew I needed to add something new. So on Monday September 27th, I … Continue reading Jestem Krzywym Lasem Track by Track: Butterflies
Interview Alert: Indie Shark
ICYMI, last week I chatted a bit about recording, new releases, and what’s coming out next with Indie Shark. Check it out now at the link below: Indie Shark Music Magazine Interview with Crooked Forest And if you haven’t caught it yet, check out the music video for “Driveway” off of Jestem Kazywym Lasem below! Pre-Save the EP now on Spotify; it goes live on … Continue reading Interview Alert: Indie Shark
