Tag Archives: Dave Bixby

Alessandro Durante Interview By Madison McLean

Alessandro Durante, 34, is an independent Italian musician with a gravitas philosophy towards inspiring creation. We speak here about the connections between formative experiences and psychedelic emotions, beginning to establish an illusive connection between religion, music, and drugs… M: Hello. It’s lovely to speak. A: Hello! M: I’ve been looking forward to this. I apologizeContinue reading “Alessandro Durante Interview By Madison McLean”

Secular Pains Interview

Toronto-based eclectic band Secular Pains opens up about their musical evolution following the re-release of their first three albums. Their sound delves into the shadows and emotional depths of the human experience, exploring how a profound loss can lead to a dramatic reevaluation of one’s faith. In addition to reflecting on their past work, theContinue reading “Secular Pains Interview”

Festival De Músiques Disperses – Lleida, Spain

Dave Bixby most recently performed a solo musical set at the Festival De Músiques Disperses in Lleida, Spain on March 16th, 2024. It was a magical evening held at the Café del Teatre in the ancient Catalonian capital and an amazing experience for anyone present. We would like to thank the MUD Festival for hostingContinue reading “Festival De Músiques Disperses – Lleida, Spain”

‘Outer Range’ features Dave Bixby’s ‘Time to Clear Your Mind’

The Sci-fi Neo-Western television series ‘OUTER RANGE’, starring Josh Brolin, features Dave Bixby’s ‘Time to Clear Your Mind’ on the soundtrack to the latest season. Bixby’s music adds a solemnity and sense of self-reflection and introspection to a scene following a brief fight taking place in the back of a bar. Outer Range, created byContinue reading “‘Outer Range’ features Dave Bixby’s ‘Time to Clear Your Mind’”

Cyllan Wednesday Interview by Madison McLean

“I think that ethos is important and that’s why we can still have underground scenes. […] Supporting the underground is important. It’s the beating heart of most if not all mainstream or at least commercialised creativity. The ideas we see being put on TV or any medium with a mass audience, it still comes fromContinue reading “Cyllan Wednesday Interview by Madison McLean”

Dave Bixby – a Short Story Prompted by Thomas Venker

“1968 I graduated from high school and was turned loose into the world like a free-range chicken. Grand Rapids was a medium-sized town with the Grand River flowing through it, widening its way to Lake Michigan. The lake was an inland freshwater sea 3% larger than the UK. The waves were surfable. Lake Michigan hadContinue reading “Dave Bixby – a Short Story Prompted by Thomas Venker”

‘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”