During an interview with Gerry Gittelson in 2016, he asked, “Are you tired of being almost famous?” In all honesty, I’m not. It’s not a thought that ever crosses my mind. I’ve been on the “cusp of fame” for years, I suppose. For some musicians, I understand that that...
The music scene in L.A. right now is sad. In 1989, I ran away to Los Angeles at the young age of thirteen, and it was exactly what I was looking for. Part of the reason I survived was the community and camaraderie. People took care of each other. They took care of me....
Everyone’s got some kind of baggage, and some way of coping with the negative aspects of their lives. Music—groups like the Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, David Bowie—helped me survive through traumatic experiences. As a kid, I was hurt a lot, held underwater by my...
There’s a trend in the music industry toward artists recording songs they didn’t write. Being an authentic singer/songwriter is a beautiful talent that true artists should be proud of. Anyone with a good voice can sing a song that was created by someone else, but it’s...
As a musician, making a music video that brings your song to life is a rewarding experience. Here are four of Blacklist Union’s most popular music videos to date. Alive N Well Smack in the Middle of Hell Alive N Well Smack in the Middle of Hell has earned just under...
