Somewhere along the way, we got it all wrong.

Do you disagree? Take a look around. The music industry is suing music lovers. Image has become more important than the music itself. Corporate radio is polluting the airwaves with unoriginality while independent radio is all but extinct. Why are bands washing up after 2 albums? Why is 25 considered too old to be marketable? Why can't I get this stupid top 40 song out of my head? Anyone?!

So somewhere along the way, we got it wrong. Really wrong.

What we've forgotten is that music belongs to the people. It's hope. It's joy. It's sympathy. It's a selfless gift from a distant friend who, despite not knowing you, understands you. And money? That's just a byproduct; A reward for being honest to your artistic vision. Money happens because someone else out there, for one reason or another, realizes your artistic genius (even if you look like Lemmy Kilmister).

Here's the problem: At some point, some poor soul decided that making money was more important than artistic integrity. This reckless pursuit of profitibiltiy poisons music by shifting priorities. Words like "marketability" and "radio friendly unit shifter " enter the picture, and they compromise artistic vision. We start receding into formulas and focus groups; things that are safe. Friends, look at the history of art. Nothing good ever comes out of "safe." Actually, you don't need to look into history, just turn on the radio.

This music is free. My goal is simple: To create something that other people will genuinely listen to and enjoy. If this modest little solo project ever gets huge, maybe I'll sell an ad. Or a t-shirt. But the music will always be my gift to you. So download it, rip it, burn it and pass it along. I'll never fault you for wanting to share this with someone else.

Thanks for listening,

Friends:
The Chemical Waste Kings. Incredible lyricist and former bandmate from The Adjectives.

Influences:
Brand New
Elliott Smith
The Avett Brothers
My Chemical Romance
Murder By Death
Cursive