New Music
In the last 10 years I written a bunch of songs while playing with other bands, for an solo Industrial music project I call Afflicted By Design that finally launched last year. I thought I had the first 3 Eps all mapped out and then one of the songs on the sec on one has been kicking my ass and I started hating it. So, I recorded an alternate version of it, and then threw the song out and went back to the pile of songs to see what I had lined up for Eps 3 and 4. Not one to give up I went back and did a third version and threw it out again. Totally frustrated with it I picked up a guitar and wrote a new song that totally kicks ass! So, screw that song for now. It's awesome to have something completely new for this next record. My drummer Mike has all the tracks now and is recording his drums parts in New York while I'm finishing up the lyrics and working on additional samples in Austin.
#nameless Limited Edition
While Mike's busy with the new record, I'm preparing for the release of Afflicted By Design's first EP on CD in May and getting as much of it together before SXSW.
I really didn't want to put out a CD, but I got a bunch of requests for it by people that don't believe in streaming or buying downloads. And surprisingly there are many radio stations, magazines and blogs that also don't do digital. So, I put this CD together as a limited edition that includes a bonus track and 2 stickers. The next couple weeks will be putting together promo packages for media and the other packages ready for sale. And going to SXSW, ASCAP Expo and working my day gig...
SXSW
If you see me around Austin during SXSW say hi. It would be cool to meet some people from the SG community.