michael edwards [music]

Denver-based musician, writer, and educator

Renaming my music: Genetic Engines

Over the past 6-7 weeks I’ve been practicing with four guys here in Denver. It’s been going well and we’re getting pretty close to the point of playing shows! As this live show has been growing, I’ve been thinking more and more that I need a name for this music. There are several reasons I [...]

Drummer wanted!

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A Car Crash artwork

Another great piece by Brian Yuhnke for my album, Genetic Engines.

The Solitary Reader

Another great piece by Brian Yuhnke for my album.

Genetic Engines reviewed by Quenched Music

The kind folks at Quenched Music have reviewed Genetic Engines. The way the album drifts in and out of genres while keeping with the style of the artist is one of the best parts of the album … ‘A Grief Obscured,’ has great lyrics and wonderful touch of piano, which really subtly adds to the [...]

Genetic Engines – available NOW!

My new full-length album, Genetic Engines, is available for purchase on BandCamp. Name your own price (including free)! What are you waiting for? Download it now! About the album: A man on the run, a society in collapse, a haunted library, a secretive politician, a forged pseudonymous autobiography, a widow in mourning. Michael Edwards’ newest [...]

Almost done…

I just have to finish up the last few songs and my album will be done!

Off to Denver

I have accepted a job at the University of Colorado Denver. My wife and I will be moving there in the next month!

August ends; Album update

Well this month flew by! I currently have approximately 7 songs reaching a mature shape. As soon as I hit 10-11 I am going to trigger a bullhorn “Pencil’s down!” command and begin the final mixing and preparation. So far, you can look forward to songs that include scenes such as: A family wronged in [...]

Saxophone, Reaper, and other odds and ends.

Just got back from a lovely weekend in Fairfax, Virginia visiting my good friend and former bandmate Ben Lucas. Amidst a relaxing weekend of pipes, pubs, and cookouts, I had him record some saxophone parts for the record. We also played around with Reaper, an up and coming DAW for the nice price of $60 [...]