What happens when your body is in one place, but your brain is in a way different place? “Imperfect Disguise” from The Rockmores will be available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp on 12/5/23.
Main Content
I am a songwriter and performer, predominantly solo in a Billy Bragg-style, electric folk format. My recent singles are available in the all streaming services.
It’s easy to come off as self-promotional in these platforms… without even knowing it. This podcast gets into all aspects of the Digital Representation of You.
Recent Releases
Fever
Collective action is only possible when we see and experience commonality and cohesion. “Fever” is about deploying empathy to get past the frustration we have with one another, egged on by those in power in order to keep us apart, distracted by pointless, bitter in-fighting. It’s available on 11/7 in all streaming platforms & Bandcamp.
Sympathy’s Soul
What good is compassion if you don’t act on it? This is the new single from my other long-running musical project, The Rockmores. “Sympathy’s Soul” is now available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
Blind Spot
A switch flips and you do something unexpected. Before you know it, you’re on a journey of self-reflection. On a winding road of personal growth, confronting past versions of yourself. Searching for something that stays just out of reach. It’s available on 9/19 in all streaming platforms & Bandcamp.
Lifelike
How do we know what’s real anymore? When we’re surrounded by things such as AI, chatbots, and deepfakes – it’s disorienting. That’s on purpose, of course. It makes urgent the trivial and unimportant to keep our attention focused away from the systems of power and oppression. It’s available on 5/17 in all streaming platforms & Bandcamp.
Close Your Eyes (Gamma Knife Brain Surgery)
What do we choose to reveal? What do we hold back because of fear? “Close Your Eyes” features some of the Boston area’s best musicians, including Andrew Stern on guitar, Dave Brophy on drums, Joe McMahon on bass, and a special guest appearance by Jessye DeSilva on the Wurlitzer. It’s available in all streaming platforms & Bandcamp.
Portfolio Posts
Lived Places Publishing: An Overview
I am a partner and managing director in a new publishing venture called Lived Places Publishing. The goals and mission of this nascent publisher align well with the work I’m doing in other aspects of my life. Here’s an overview of my new role (including how it affects my other work).
Songwriter Showcase Series: A Residency Hosted by Michael Boezi
I am hosting a residency at The Square Root in Roslindale. Local songwriters present their songs in a stripped-down, low-key format to focus on good songcraft and strong community – bringing people together in an intimate setting to break through boundaries and gain an understanding of one another. We put on 11 shows in 2022, and plan to keep it going in 2023.
The Ambient Awareness Test
There’s one question you can ask to find out if your messaging is getting through. I call this The Ambient Awareness Test.
Finding Your Media Fit (Episode 190)
Your “media fit” is at the intersection of 1) what you can produce and 2) where your audience congregates. Given that, what’s the best platform for you and your brand?
Consider the Source: Series Overview
If we want to create positive change in the world, it will take strong ideas expressed with clarity and empathy. Consider the Source is a new project that audits the way we consume, share, and produce media.
Ethical Marketing Is Not an Oxymoron
Aggressive marketing tactics might have been effective in the past, but today’s consumers are more savvy. They see right through the lies, deception, and whitewashing. Ethical marketing is the only way to set yourself apart – to treat your customers with respect.
How Advertising Ruined the Internet
The promise of the Internet has been ruined by advertising. There is no article you can read, video you can view, or social feed you can scroll through without being interrupted by some advertiser’s desperate attempt to steal your attention. Every time I experience this, I feel like I’ve been Rickrolled.