Dabster Gentleman is a creative duo founded by Dale Thompson and Myles Barfield. Their approach to songwriting is refreshing, distinct, and all their own. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Myles about the band, their music, technology, challenges and much more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and […]
Interview with Nick Arkin – Finding Beauty in Sadness
Nick Arkin’s love of music started at an early age. Hailing from the great state of Michigan, Arkin moved to Florida and then onto Birmingham, Al..He learned to play the alto saxophone, hoping to become a jazz musician. As time went by, he grew enthralled with the angst-ridden genres of grunge and heavy metal, but […]
Interview with Michael Burrows – Turn This Love Around
Australian native Michael Burrows recorded his forthcoming project, Turn This Love Around, in Nashville at Ocean Way Studios. However, you can jam the two lead singles right now (keep scrolling). Back in Australia, Michael produces music for television and advertisements, but you should also know he has been co-writing with Grammy-award winning artist Frank Myers […]
Rhett Repko Returns With Jammin’ New EP, Listen to Songs Of The Night Now
Rhett Repko has graced these pages multiple times in the past so it’s only natural for his band’s latest EP, Songs of the Night, to receive some spotlight. Be sure to check out the previous features here, here and here (opens in new tab). Songs of the Night includes five tracks of excellent song crafting […]
Interview with Far From Final – Crossing The Sun
Far From Final was founded by singer/songwriter W. A Wyatt in Birmingham, AL. The music draws from the types of melodies and heavy guitar riffs found in various styles of 80s and 90s rock. Stylistically each song carries its own identity with respect to influence. Rather than following a template, you will find some songs […]
Scott Chasolen Releases Limbo, New Album Coming Soon
Northern New Jersey native singer/songwriter/musician Scott Chasolen began playing music at the tender age of ten. Trumpets and drums soon led way to his true love, the piano. By age 16, he was performing in NYC and studying jazz with passion, enthusiasm and ambition. While writing, recording and touring with the instrumental group ulu, Scott […]
Dusty Grant Releases Powerful, Acoustic-Driven Rock Single and Video, All Crashed Down
Midwest based rocker and songwriter Dusty Grant has delivered his latest single and accompanying visual treatment (by Shattered Glass Films) for All Crashed Down. An acoustic-driven rock song, All Crashed Down is a powerful, emotion evoking, cathartic release as Dusty brings us front and center into life situations which can either break us…or make us. […]
Eric Pedigo Creates Music That Connects and Inspires On New Album Sun & Shade
Indianapolis based singer/songwriter Eric Pedigo delivers a delightful collection of cohesive songs that inspire, connect and uplift on his newest album Sun & Shade. Having been a song crafter for 15+ years, Eric has honed his skills into that of a masterful songwriter who is able to infect, stimulate and appeal to a wide range […]
Karpinka Brothers Interview – Mid Tenn Listens Podcast
The Karpinka Brothers nostalgic and pastiche songwriting lands the Saskatchewan based folk group in a genre all of their own. Joel Plaskett once described their sound as “Buddy Holly boogie meets Crowded House.” Their fourth album, Talk Is Cheap, is now available. The Karpinka Brothers will be touring North America in support of Talk Is […]