If He Can Do It Then So Can I

Beck had to do wild songs by himself to get noticed. I did the same thing differently. I made a pop album (in my style) to get noticed. (Still not quite sure if it worked.)

Once Beck got noticed he was able to eventually get to do songs he always wanted to do like this one off his 2002 album Sea Change. I only pray that everything works as well for me (if not better)!

Sub Pop

Okay, I've contacted Sub Pop. I don't know why it has taken me so long to do this.They are really a more perfect fit for me than Def Jam or Island (sorry guys, you took too long to get back to me).

I hope I hear back sooner this time around. ...you know, it would be fun to be on the same label that inspired me to become a musician and do things my way more than 15 years ago! Of course, this is me trying to be positive. I've been rejected in one form or another for a long time now. It's hard to keep picking myself up and going for it again.

You know who else inspired me? Sonic Youth.

Four Months Today and A Free Download

Four months and still no word from Def Jam or Island Records. I have started contacting other record companies again. Hoping to hear back from Sub Pop.

I really need a breakthrough soon. I had to sell furniture to finish covering the rent a couple of months back, and I've been putting off getting new glasses for over six months. I thought I finally was able to get something as simple as that, but my car tags renewal notice came in the mail. That's top priority, so there went my glasses money for this month. Maybe next month, but I don't know. I have to take an extra $50 out of every paycheck (I get paid once a month) to cover taxes for next year. That pretty much takes all the extra I have after I pay bills. I have no debt, and I only have three bills to pay every month, so I'm actually in good shape that way, but I just don't make enough money. I sacrificed everything for music. It was and still is my passion. I just need a major breakthrough.

Some people have been telling me lately that my music is complete and utter crap; that I shouldn't bother waiting for a record deal, because it is never going to come. Maybe, but I was signed once with a former band and I'm way better than they ever were. I also toured for several years and even made it to England. If it could be done then, then it could definitely be done now!

I also contacted some recording studios in town to get my foot in the door some other way. Haven't heard back from anyone yet.

All this lack of interest, response, or even eagerness from others sure gets my hopes up (he says sarcastically). ...sigh....I really hope the naysayers are totally and completely wrong about me.

I've been reworking the post production on my most recent album, "The Lemon Revolution". It is less harsh, and has a warmer "feel" to the overall sound. I put together a meta album complete with artwork, lyrics, and artist notes. Here's a free link to download it. Please enjoy it and share it with everyone you know:  Buzzhead Republic - The Lemon Revolution