Featured IPO CD Artist: Blake IPO Vol. 23 CD Song: “Vinyl Junkie”     1. What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   I felt that my song “Vinyl Junkie” was most representative of what I’m about as an artist, lyrically and musically. I’m basically obsessed with the sixties, The Beatles and collecting records!   2. Please describe that pivotal moment when you first realized you wanted to...

Hi Everyone,   Here are my lists of favorite albums of 2022. As is my usual custom, I’ve broken this down into several categories, as I’m just not comfortable ranking unlike entities on one list.   Those marked with an * are vinyl-only releases. Those marked with an ** are cassette-only releases.   Contemporary Categories   Disclaimer alert: I heard A LOT of fine albums in 2022. From top to bottom this list is as...

Featured IPO CD Artist: Brent Windler IPO Vol. 23 CD Song: “Around The Bend”     1. What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   I thought putting my song “Around the Bend” on the IPO CD would be a good fit, and also a good starting point for the music I make; I also really enjoy the way that one came out on my record.   2. Please describe that pivotal moment when you first realized...

Featured IPO CD Artist: Andrew Stonehome IPO Vol. 23 CD Song: “Heartbreaker”     1. What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   The song that I chose (“Heartbreaker”) is an upbeat Power Pop song that seems to be the best fit stylistically for the CD. My music can be a bit eclectic and this song seems like the obvious choice because of the reception that it’s gotten among folks who like Power...

Featured IPO CD Artist: The Jeremy Band IPO Vol. 23 CD Song: “Drink It Up”     1. What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   The song was chosen by David Bash at my request. I thought it would be interesting to see what song he picked.   2. Please describe that pivotal moment when you first realized you wanted to create music or become a band.   At about age 13 I started writing songs and...