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 [...]
I just have to finish up the last few songs and my album will be done!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Banjo has officially made it’s appearance on the new record in a wonderful song. It’s a cover, and you can hear the original song below.
In my search for more variety in my instrumentation, I am being blessed by friends and acquaintances who step forward to contribute. Sharon, a friend of Shelby’s, has agreed to record some flute parts for the record. I just finished writing parts for one song, with more to come. I’m looking forward to this weekend [...]
Once upon a time I was a sophomore in high school, living in Nairobi, Kenya. Television in Kenya was, to this American boy, an irrational mix with no rhyme or reason. Sunset Beach, WWF, failed tv shows (Meego?), strange commercials, and obscure movies. It was surreal to see captial-a American television in a foreign context, [...]
I played the second show of four that I am playing this month. I thought I’d share some thoughts I am having right now about it all. I’d love to hear others who are musically inclined weigh in with their own experience. (Or if there are parallels to other hobbies/disciplines, I’d love to hear that too). [...]
What you should know Working on some songs with Lee Bozeman still. (I really owe this more focus ASAP). Stop Don’t Stop EP still in the works. Drums, Bass, Guitars are finished. Vocals and Aux Percussion still needed, plus any extra “spices” we will add. I have also been tracking the new Michael Edwards LP [...]