Back home from a lovely weekend at Amelia Island, FL. It was fun and relaxing and perfect.
Reading with John
Musician, painter, composer, actor, author…
ICYMI - WDP
In case you missed it, episode 332 of the Working Drummer Podcast is now available HERE. I had a fab chat with Zack Albetta about making my new ‘Dweller' EP. Touring and recording with with Charlie Hunter, John Mayer, Jesse Malin, Mike Doughty. Growing up in New Jersey, living in Memphis, moving to Atlanta. So much more! Be sure to support them on Patreon HERE and get the recording analysis of my song “We Still Know”.
Summer Blockbusters
I would see all of these movies…
New song sing along
I made a lyric video for my latest single “We Still Know”.
Click the link below, turn it up, and lemme hear you!!!!
https://youtu.be/ILZkfLTbwZY
Red Hot Radio
Check out my interview on the replay of last week’s RED HOT episode 017 of Hair Metal Mixtape on Radio Free Brooklyn…
https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/RADIO1874483385?selected=RADIO3729802568
Thank you BTR
This weekend, BreakThru Radio went offline after 15 years. They were great supporters of new music, and always posted fantastic shows, interviews, etc. Thank you for everything, and I look forward to the next chapters.
The letter below is from Emily Smith.
twitter.com/__emilysmith___
Summer reading list
Just got my Summer 2021 issue of Zoetrope: All-Story Magazine in the mail. Curated by one of may favorite directors, Jim Jarmushch.
Working Drummer Podcast
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Zack Albetta for the Working Drummer Podcast. We spoke about making my new Dweller EP. Touring and recording with with Charlie Hunter, John Mayer, Jesse Malin, Mike Doughty. Growing up in New Jersey, living in Memphis, and moving to Atlanta. So much more! Click pic for my interview on Episode 332. Big thanks to our mutual friend Mark Stepro for the connection.
Paul and Rick, part 2
Getting ready to watch the Paul McCartney / Rick Rubin series... again. (Before my Hulu free trial runs out.)
On the radio TODAY
I'll be the guest on Radio Free Brooklyn TODAY Monday, August 16th for Hair Metal Mixtape to talk about my new Dweller EP and lots of other fun stuff!
Tune in for 3pm EST at radiofreebrooklyn.com
One week ago...
My new EP Dweller is exactly one week old today! Click HERE to stream or download the six songs on your favorite music service.
The fifth track on Dweller is called "We Still Know" and it's smokin' hot. I got a plaid suit and a big cigar and made a video in the dark. Click HERE to watch.
The critics are saying…
Dweller delivers wonderfully redolent songs, at once warm and contagious.
- XS Noize
”We Still Know” is a crashing pop anthem.
- BrooklynVegan
Six songs make his place as a rising star in the American underground.
- Vents Magazine
”We Still Know” feels timeless – an instant classic.
- GroudSounds
Stephen Chopek is the blue-collar singer/songwriter rock needs right now.
- Indie Band Guru
New video is smokin' hot!
My latest single “We Still Know’ from the new Dweller EP is now available on the VIDEOS page for your viewing pleasure. (I didn’t inhale.)
Art by Jim
Jim Jarmusch is one of my favorite movie makers. Needless to say, I was super excited to find out about his book of collages coming soon!
Pre-order for September release here…
shop.mexicansummer.com/product/jim-jarmusch-some-collages
"We Still Know" video
I got a plaid suit and a big cigar and made a video in the dark.
Check out my latest single “We Still Know” from the new Dweller EP…
youtu.be/e83g9Aarbrc
New Song is a Pop Anthem!
BrooklynVegan says my latest single “We Still Know” is a CRASHING POP ANTHEM!! Watch the video from link below on New Songs Out Today…
brooklynvegan.com/19-new-songs-out-today-44
Fab reviews for new EP...
My new EP Dweller came out on Friday, August 6th and it’s been getting rave reviews! Big thanks to everyone for all the support!!
Head over to the MUSIC page if you haven’t heard it yet.
Here’s what people are saying…
”We Still Know” is a crashing pop anthem.
- BrooklynVegan
”We Still Know” feels timeless – an instant classic.
- GroudSounds
”Empty Hands” is an amalgam of Power Pop and synth-driven New Wave.
- HCTF
”We Still Know” just crept in and stole my heart.
- IMR
’Dweller’ delivers wonderfully redolent songs, at once warm and contagious.
- XS Noize
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Just another Saturday night in Atlanta.
New EP 'Dweller' out now!
Super excited to announce that my new EP Dweller is out TODAY! Available everywhere from https://found.ee/6IWqq where you can also buy the CD from Bandcamp. By the way, today is Bandcamp Friday and they’ll be waiving their fees so all proceeds go directly to the artist!!
I wrote and recorded Dweller in 2020 at home in Memphis, then moved to Atlanta in December where I mixed the EP in my new studio earlier this year. The songs are about love, work, and hope; and they sound like a mix between Power Pop and New Wave. Enjoy!!!
Sweet aroma...
My new EP Dweller comes out tomorrow and in smells delicious!
You can pre-save/order TODAY right here…
https://found.ee/6IWqq
