Hello Everyone!

I’m really excited to be writing this blog because I wanted to let you know about my upcoming solo debut EP to be released on Rostrum Records really soon!

First of all, a lot of people ask... WTF is an EP? Well, it means "Extended Play" which is to say, its longer than a single yet shorter than a full-length. (I know it doesn’t make total sense but whatever... wikipedia it or somethin’...)

So, yeah, I’m looking at a late april/mid-May release date and it will be available digitally first through iTunes with a hard copy CD to follow soon after. When I know the exact release date, I will make sure everyone knows...

There will be 5 new original songs on the EP which is called the "Start of Something EP". Some of the songs are my first attempts at full-on self-production (aside from Umbrella) and others were initially produced by Ted Comerford to which I added additional production. The whole thing was mixed by Micah Wilshire, who has done an awesome job bringing these tunes to life. I haven’t nailed down an exact track order yet but here’s a little bit about each song.

"Start of Something" is a piano-driven vibe-y song that will probably kick off the EP. Ex-Argument-eers Chris and Brent played drums and bass on the track and I did all of the synths and piano work. (As mentioned in previous music updates, there is no guitar on these tracks.). It has a sorta mellow mood to it and lyrically, its about trying to essentially start over again as a solo artist... but I think its open for you to apply your own interpretation as well.

A remixed version of "Keep On" will be on the EP. It is different than the one that was up on my Myspace. I’m really excited about this mix. I went back and added a few more synths and Micah really created a whole new vibe.

I did a COMPLETE re-working of "Sorry In Advance". Old skool Argument fans will definitely remember this tune and hopefully will dig the new take on it. I couldn’t bring myself to let this song go and have been trying (and missing) to get a solo version of it for about 2 years now. It’s pretty different and I’m really anxious for you all to hear it!

"Call It Even" is an upbeat song that appeared on my Myspace as a demo. This is another self-produced song and this was done using all synth instruments except... Ok, I lied earlier about the lack of guitar. This track has me playing some acoustic guitar but its manipulated so that its kind of a cool effect. You’ll see what I mean...

Lastly, "Foot of the Stairs" was a song that was recorded during the same sessions as "Ruin" and "Keep On". It also features Chris and Brent on drums and bass. It’s a really special song for me because its one of the few songs that I’ve ever been able to write about my dad who passed away 11 years ago this May.

So that’s that... In the meantime, you can still purchase the singles "Ruin" and "Umbrella" on iTunes to hold ya over...

In other news, I signed a co-publishing deal with Bug/Windswept Music out of LA. Publishing is hard to explain but basically they will help me promote and shop my music that I’ve written for myself and others. So I’ve been getting some cool project requests (like the Hannah Montana pitch I did a few weeks ago with Todd Wright) and it will really help jump start my career as a solo artist and writer.

Also... check out the pics from my Club Cafe show in Pittsburgh on my profile...

Stay tuned... and please spread the word about the upcoming release!

Thanks so much for stickin’ with me!
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(Happy 8th Anniversary, YNFB)