My Wish List
Yesterday I wrote a blog post, which I ended up not publishing, because I didn’t feel good about it. It turned into another longing piece, reflecting on where I have been and how it’s so far from where I want … Continue reading
Author Archives: Ari Koinuma
Finding a Fan
First, you have to watch this video: I made a mistake when I released and promoted my first solo album in 2007. I did not know about the First Follower. I had a First Follower (well, I think I … Continue reading
Announcing No Sequitura and its first music video
My partner Bob Yang and I are forming a progressive rock act “No Sequitura.” And here’s the music video I made for our first song “The Must-Save List.”
Breaking My Back to Move Home
As you know, I was using a small rehearsal space for bands as my office/studio. I loved my studio. It was my little empire, a place nobody else could go without my letting them in. It was a crammed, ugly … Continue reading
“Lucy Struck Out” Turns into “The Must-Save List”
I’m pleased to share with you the first fruit of my collaboration with my singer Bob Yang. When he listened to my first album he was really drawn to the album closer “Lucy Struck Out.” He saw a connection between … Continue reading
Bob Performing “Cult”
With special guest Tou Saiko Lee. Now I wanna record a version with rapping – have been searching long and hard about introspective and poetic rap artists, haven’t found one yet. Maybe this kind of collaboration will inspire someone. … Continue reading
When Things Fall into Place
It’s so easy to focus on the negative side of things, at least for me. I have a strong tendency to identify with the struggles, hardships, and tragedies. If you read my lyrics, you’d think I’m having a teeth-gritting, strife-ridden … Continue reading
Announcing My Singer — Bob Yang
Through my Craig’s List ads back in June, I did meet a fabulous collaborator. His name is Bob Yang, and he’s singer/songwriter very active in Twin Cities’ large Hmong community. I’ve been working with him regularly for the last 6 … Continue reading
I know that the mp3 players are broken
Just a quick post to say I’m sorry that the mp3 players on the songs page is broken. I’m looking into the issue — so please come back soon!
The Mobile Device Conundrum
All right, I have a confession to make. It’s a bit embarrassing, but here goes…. I just got my first smart mobile device. It’s not even a smartphone. It’s a used, previous generation iPod Touch. I know. Here I am, … Continue reading