Featured IPO CD Artist: Micah Gilbert IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Get To You”     1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   Besides thinking that it would be a good fit, I had just finished the song, and the favorite choice of my own material is usually the last song I’ve worked on. At that point you’ve put your best intentions into something new and it still holds some personal...

Featured IPO CD Artist: The Spindles IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Prisoner of War”     1) What was the reason you chose “Prisoner of War” for the IPO CD?   Duane: Several people who have heard “Prisoner of War” have remarked that “it’s a hit” and “it should be on the radio.” It always seems to be a fan favorite, as well as one of the band’s favorites to perform.   Jeff: We also had...

Featured IPO CD Artist: Sunshine Bloom IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “Have Wings, Will Travel”     1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   “Have Wings, Will Travel” is just distilled Sunshine Bloom. It says in a few short minutes exactly who we are and what we are about. It’s fun, punchy and catchy. Plus it has loads of harmonies and a harpsichord. What more could you want!?!   2) If you...

Hi Everyone, Here are my lists of favorite albums of 2017. 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   I. Top 125 Albums   Disclaimer alert: I heard A LOT of fine albums this year, even more...

Featured IPO CD Artist: Kalina & Kiana IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “It Had To Be You”     1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   “It Had To Be You” is our first single off of our upcoming EP! We’re working with a new producer, getting a strictly pop sound, and we’re so excited to promote this song. We are proud of “It Had To Be You.” We recently filmed a music video for it that will...

Featured IPO CD Artist: Michael Roberts IPO Vol 20 CD Song: “When You Shine”     1) What was the reason you chose the song you did for the IPO CD?   The reason I chose “When You Shine ” is because the song was my lead single but also because of the upbeat tempo & positive message it conveys.   2) If you could play your dream gig, which other three to four artists would be on the bill with you? They...