I recorded these songs in my bedroom two years ago. I was indulging in some pretty negative behaviors at the time, trying to cope with some traumatic shit I had recently experienced. After climbing out of that hole I dug myself, I decided to shelve these songs. I guess I thought they were kind of pathetic or something. They just sort of represented some kind of wounded version of myself that lacked perspective. Frankly, I was embarrassed by them…lol. Anyway, after some friendly encouragement, I revisited the songs and decided that releasing them would be good for me. I think if anything, it’s an important part of the process in letting go and moving on. So, here’s a little EP I wrote and recorded as Christian Singles called, “Bored & Blue.” Endless gratitude to Nicholas Clark for lending his percussion talents, Andrew Oswald for mixing and mastering, Ailand Keely for the photograph, and Samuelito Cruz/Smoking Room for the artwork.
Thx,
rob
New stuff.
Here’s to being less precious about my own music in 2019 and just releasing stuff as I record it. New Christian Singles demo ~
ALSO
I am putting together a “voice memos” compilation wherein reference recordings made by artists on their mobile phones are all collaged together to make for an interesting listening experience. Recordings range from super intimate bedroom style to almost aggressively lo-fi rehearsal room demos. Can’t wait to share it.
Got some other stuff cookin’ too. Stay tuned.
Thx,
rob
Welcome : )
Feel free to peruse the new Vacant Stare site and let me know if you encounter any “bugs.” Endless gratitude to Daniel Salas (Versing) for the slick redesign.
If you want occasional updates about new music from fringe artists on antiquated formats, please bookmark this site. Got some exciting new stuff to share in the coming months.
In meantime, here are some personal highlights from the latest in West Coast DIY offerings.
– Marbled Eye: Leisure LP
– Collate: Liminal Concerns LP
– Table Sugar: Collected Acknowledgements LP
– Tony Molina: Kill The Lights LP
– The Love-Birds: In The Lover’s Corner LP
– Honey Bucket: Furniture Days LP
– Woolen Men: Post LP
– Rays: You Can Get There From Here LP
Thx,
rob