Be nice to me, Internet.

Whether or not this is actually for sincere, artistic reasons or some sick inner exhibitionist motive remains to be seen. Be nice to me, internet.

Music files for youuuuu

I added some music files to the page for you to listen to or download. They are each songs from the last phase of The Help. Before things fell apart, we were writing a pretty incredible album by my standards. These recordings are the best of what I can give you to share where our music was going.

Turning an Upright Bass Into a Sound Factory

I spend a lot of my time working with effects and finding new ways to manipulate my bass sound digitally but when it comes to recording, I really value taking time to produce organic sounds to create a sonic texture. A tip of the hat to Diego Stocco for what he’s done to his upright bass in this video! Keep watching through to the end, because the sounds really start to come together to make a nice sonic texture.

The Help: Animals

This song, ‘Animals’ has a lot of meaning for me personally as I feel it captures the frustration and isolation we all began to feel independently and collectively.

Photoblog: My hands after a LOT of practice

Album Review: As Tall As Lions – You Can’t Take It With You

It’s difficult to throw full support behind something, but it must be said: yes. You Can’t Take It With You by As Tall As Lions is a positively stellar work of music.

Photoblog: Saxman

Higher and Higher: An Interview with Nate Donmoyer of Passion Pit

Recently, I checked in with Nate Donmoyer, drummer of Passion Pit, as he took a break from their current tour through Europe. Since the release of their album Manners, Passion Pit has seen rising numbers at each of their shows both in Boston and nationwide. For more information and for music, check out their website at: http://www.passionpitmusic.com

Photoblog: Alex warming up for Champions of Breakfast