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.
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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 Posts
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.
Transparent
If we live like everything is a transaction, we end up feeling spent all the time. Each personal encounter converted into units of distorted value: “Every glance, a business deal.” But what happens “when the attention starts to wane?” Find out in any streaming platform and/or Bandcamp.
Songwriter Showcase Series: Year in Review
A look back at my monthly residency in 2022. I didn’t know what I was doing when I started. But my instinct was: Get people in a room where there is art happening. I got a city arts grant, so I was able to 1) pay my featured artists, 2) support the venue, and 3) keep these free-to-all community events. In total, we put on 11 shows, and I got the privilege of playing with some of Boston’s best indie musicians.
New Venture: Lived Places Publishing
In September, I joined a brand new publishing venture as a partner in the business. 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 current work).
She Believes
Capitalism’s never-ending requirements grind us all into dust. In the face of this, it’s a revolutionary act to opt out. A decision to do so can feel like sweet release. “She Believes” is available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
One Sunday in Autumn
What species doesn’t fight for its own survival? When do we start working together to solve our culture’s biggest, most urgent issues? “One Sunday in Autumn” is a look back at today from the future, and it’s available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.