What does an “album” mean in today’s music? An album is a bigger collection of songs. I think it still has a meaning. As audience you just don’t get as excited about singles or even an EP. An album is significant. It’s a statement. “Revolver,” “Dark Side of the Moon,” …
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. …
A lot of songwriters have pet “theme” to their writing. Jon Bon Jovi, for example, writes about struggles of common folks. He is a rich rock star, so is he not authentic when he sings about people living paycheck to paycheck? I believe he is. He may now be a …
I am many things, but among them being a rock guitarist is the dearest to my heart. Rock music is the most intense kind of music. You have to go all in. You can’t rock when you’re hold back. I crave that reckless abandon. I tend to think too …
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 …