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‘Drug Song’ Sampled by Travis Scott on New Track ‘Parasail’

American Rapper, Travis Scott, recently released his fourth studio album, Utopia, on July 28th, 2023. The album includes a track called ‘Parasail’ that makes extensive use of a sample from Dave Bixby’s 1969 classic downer-folk anthem – ‘Drug Song’. A loop of Dave Bixby strumming his guitar repeats while Travis Scott raps over the peacefulContinue reading “‘Drug Song’ Sampled by Travis Scott on New Track ‘Parasail’”

Lefty Parker Interview by Dave Bixby

I want to introduce you to Lefty Parker, folk singer and guitar player. Do yourself a favor and tune into his bandcamp leftyparker.bandcamp.com . Lefty is a troubadour and a poet. I would like to ask him some questions about himself and his music. Dave Bixby: Lefty, tell us where you were born and where you liveContinue reading “Lefty Parker Interview by Dave Bixby”

Oracle Porpoise Interview by Madison McLean

Jakob’s love of music guided his early life. From the age of two, he’s turned to a drum kit when he wanted something to hit. Jakob’s love of music continues to heal. As a self-proclaimed fan of “outsider music,” Jakob speaks with me about Baltimore’s psychiatric wards, insomnia, and standing out and fitting in asContinue reading “Oracle Porpoise Interview by Madison McLean”

SlowRepeaT Interview by Noelle O’Donnell

Israeli stoner/doom metal band SlowRepeaT began as a one-man project by musician Ben Salomon with the release of the band’s self-titled EP in 2022. Now a trio with the addition of drummer Yair Tavior and bassist Shai Leder, the band’s first full-length album, Abra Cannabra, is slated for release on January 4, 2024 via HerbyContinue reading “SlowRepeaT Interview by Noelle O’Donnell”

Farah Fritz Interview by Madison McLean

Farah Fritz is a Frenchwoman formerly releasing music with the band U-SINE, but the band split shortly after covering David Bixby’s “Drug Song.” Now Farah is exploring passion and womanhood as a solo musician. She has found writing a song while healing is beautiful because, when shared, it can help other people to heal asContinue reading “Farah Fritz Interview by Madison McLean”

The Strawberry Jam – Interview

Seeking a creative outlet outside of work in a steel factory, the Strawberry Jam knows life is better with a little sweetness. The band also boasts an impressive claim: each bandmate is better than the last. Well, that’s what they would say. Wayne: I can tell you why I’m a better musician than me bandmateContinue reading “The Strawberry Jam – Interview”

Jan Lankisch Interview / EU Tour

Jan Lankisch reached out to me while I was touring Denmark in 2018 and offered to fly me to Cologne, Germany to perform a concert. I was not able to take him up on his offer.Since then, Jan and I have attempted to set up a tour for the last three years. I was readyContinue reading “Jan Lankisch Interview / EU Tour”

A.J. Kaufmann Interview by Dave Bixby

A.J. Kaufmann is a Polish Poet and Musician that has been active for over 20 years and has recorded well over 100 albums – solo and with various other musicians on a global scale… Dave Bixby: When and where were you born? Where do you live now? A.J. Kaufmann: I was born in 1985 inContinue reading “A.J. Kaufmann Interview by Dave Bixby”

Wio / de portables Interview by Madison McLean

Wio of Ghent, Belgium is a musician with humble do-it-yourself beginnings in handwritten correspondence and home-taping. Now, he and his band de portables are celebrating 27 years of music and he, along with fellow de portables member, Jürgen de Blonde, are the latest members of Harbinger Orchestra. The two are opening for Dave Bixby inContinue reading “Wio / de portables Interview by Madison McLean”

Mad Gleams by Madison McLean

For Ezra Giovanetto, music has always been a family affair. At a young age, Ezra was hypnotized by the release he found in songwriting, inspired by his father, a fellow songwriter. Now, Ezra and his partner Allison collaborate as Mad Gleams, and share memories of performing at small-town Illinois open mic nights to touring withContinue reading “Mad Gleams by Madison McLean”

Derrick Hart Interview – by Issy Condon

A Kansas Native, a self-proclaimed troubadour, and an explorer of the inherent ironies of being human, Derrick Hart brings a particular authenticity to the experimental folk genre. In his 2011 album, “The Shock You Experience at the Sudden Recollection of the Moment You Were Conceived”, Derrick allows the reader to dive into his thoughts, hisContinue reading “Derrick Hart Interview – by Issy Condon”