I want to make a difference. “Oh golly there he goes again,” you may be thinking. I would, too, if I saw someone say that, so I am with you — you have my full permission. What kind of goody-two-shoes would say that straight faced? But I will be honest. …
When you survey the indie music industry, it’s littered with instructions on how to get noticed, create exposure, make money, go viral, and so on. It’s all driven from the perspective of how to reach wider audience. The bigger, the better. I am glad they are there, and I personally …
Toad the Wet Sprocket is one of my all-time heroes. It’s hard to put into words what this band means to me, but one quality I admire in their music is relatability. There’s something about Toad’s music that connects to what life feels like. It’s that sense of “yeah, that’s how …
When I was in a choir in college, my conductor told us that singing is the most holistic of musical activities. I believe that. Singing utilizes one instrument built into our physical body to express ourselves, build harmony and create engaging experiences. Singing is a barometer of your energy level. If …
This is a series walking back the time line in my journey as a music fan. The previous post covered the teenage years — now we’re getting to my 20s. — U2 Achtung Baby Like everyone else, I was just blown away by the transformation. The Edge’s guitars were so distorted and …