I am very pleased to announce today’s release of Burnt Snow, my latest EP, as part of the Sidedown Audio Bite Size EP series.
Sidedown Audio is a Chicago-based boutique record label that is the brainchild of the inimitable Joshua Wentz. I’ve gotten to know Josh since we “met” during the 2008 RPM Challenge, and I’m continually impressed with his talent, creativity and ambition.
The Sidedown Audio Bite Size EP series is a monthly set of 3-track EPs by independent musicians, with cover art by Josh, available for a limited time as $2 digital downloads. He’s got some great musicians contributing to the project and I’m pleased to be among them!
Burnt Snow was recorded in April and May 2009. The first track, “Imperfect Storm,” is a symphonic prog-style, 7-minute epic with sweeping guitar melodies and plenty of Mellotron. “It Isn’t What It Is” is a lighthearted funky jam with traces of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and some crazy synths. “At the End of the Day (Is the Night)” is a piece of Summers and Fripp-inspired minimalist electronica, with interlocking guitar lines and intriguing synth washes.
The EP is available exclusively from Sidedown Audio now through September. For two dollars you get all three tracks, a 3-page PDF booklet, and a few surprises. Check it out!
I have to say, Imperfect Storm has taken leaps and bounds from a lot of your previous recordings for me. Maybe it’s the material, but I love it! Keep it up. I wish I had the time to do what you do. Just jammin, is all I have time for now.
Thanks for checking it out, and for the positive feedback!
I think in terms of production it’s been a consistent incremental process of growth for me, but the big reason my sound has taken a leap forward this time around is due to the new gear I’ve recently acquired (a Fender Jaguar bass and a Schecter Tempest Custom guitar). The guitar especially has inspired me to take things in a direction I haven’t before, just because it sounds so good!
Good to hear. I wish I could buy some new equipment. Cutting back on everything lately.