Catching the music bug is a peculiar thing. However, this “bug” changes directions. Whatever drives us to go through the music business meat grinder may change over time. Most want to be famous and bask in adulation. Chasing fame and the fatigue of constant self-promo may cause artists to lose track of why they began. Taking a […]
Musicians all share a certain specific DNA. It lives and breathes inside of us throughout our lives, even when the main focus can not be on creating our own music. But musical fate has a way of connecting just the right people to eventually get that music out of us. A perfect example of this […]
2019 has been an interesting year for adult contemporary artists on both sides of the dial, and among the more interesting players I’ve discovered hanging around the indie ranks is none other than Dan Ashley, whose single “What Really Matters” has been raising some eyebrows among many scene stalwarts lately. Mellow to the bone and […]
In a smoky spoken word drawl, David Anderson sparks up “Charline Arthur,” the opening track of his brand new record Lake Placid Blue, and simultaneously opens the floodgates separating us from a venerable ocean of folk music might. On the back of a rollicking acoustic groove, he marches his lyrical attack to familiar yet archaic beat […]
Love is an interesting thing. In a sense, love can be likened to alcohol on a wound—it can sting painfully but is ultimately healing. Leo Buscaglia, who I am currently reading, wrote a series of lectures on it. I, as a graduate student/nerd, wrote a research paper about it. Whether they realize it or not, […]
There are many powers in music. One that is often obvious is the bond it creates. When a group of musicians gets together to make music time and space can seem to stand still as musical magic takes over. When everything lines up correctly these musicians get closer and closer as they feed off each […]
India-born and Switzerland-based musician Ajay Mathur is out with a single called “Forget About Yesterday,” from his latest album, Little Boat. It’s a fun song with a great message and a distinctive sound that Mathur has been perfecting throughout his career. He is a truly dynamic artist that puts his heart and soul into his […]
There is something to be said about persistence in the music industry. It can be a wild ride of crazy ups and downs but those with passion will always succeed in the end. Music has a way of testing your dedication. Luckily for all of us, Alan Chapell stuck it out and we get to […]
