Many of you already know that I have quite a large back catalog of both unreleased and previously released material that is currently unavailable. With some of it, like What’s This? 1976 – 1979 and Bootleg 21-35, I’ve been able to successfully get it out there. At the Read More …
Category: Musings
Skafish on Instagram
I wanted to let you know that I just joined Instagram and I would love it if you followed me there — it would be great to have you on board. Here is the link and my first Instagram pic! instagram.com/skafish# To a fantastic 2014 Read More …
Skafish Podcast Conversation on Eclectic Max with Sheldon Snow
From 12 years of bullying and abuse in Catholic school to the controversy and violence that followed my band and I in the early days, to where the saga is at today, including industry tips for up and coming musicians, it’s all here in my Read More …
The best ways to handle criticism and rejection as an artist
Most of us don’t go into being an artist with any sense of preparation for criticism and rejection. We have a dream; maybe it started in front of the mirror in our bedroom. Some of us fantasize the fame and fortune we crave as our Read More …
Songwriting Tip
Even though emotion is essential to a great song, it is not enough. Just because we feel passionately about a song we’re creating, that, in and of itself, doesn’t make it any good. (It’s like someone who intensely wants to throw the football but doesn’t Read More …
What’s money got to do with it? An artist’s perspective
If one considers art for art’s sake to be a concept worthy of merit, then money and art are often viewed as arch enemies, as if one corrupts the other. It has been long considered that if you’re a “real” artist, then you probably won’t Read More …
Beyoncé gets last laugh, sings National Anthem live at Super Bowl press conference
It’s ironic how the wave of popular opinion changes perhaps more swiftly than ever for or against an artist in today’s culture. Just days ago, many crucified Beyoncé for lip-synching the National Anthem at President Obama’s inauguration on January 21, 2013. In a smart PR Read More …
Does an artist bear any responsibility for their art?
This question has been asked many times by politicians, religious leaders, and others: Does an artist bear any responsibility to the world for their art, how they affect children and the impact they have on society at large? My answer is, why yes; of course Read More …
Beyoncé Lip-Syncs National Anthem for Obama Inauguration
As a voice teacher and singer, I was curious to check out Beyoncé singing the National Anthem for President Obama’s inauguration on January 21, 2013. The National Anthem is a hard piece to sing because it covers a wide range of an octave and a perfect Read More …
The Message Remains the Same
Driving in the car today, I heard “Diamonds,” the recent #1 pop hit by Rihanna on the radio. One of the things that struck me about the song is that the lyric has been said a million times before, which of course, is why it connects Read More …