First bonus track
Dugouts (Just In Case)Djent Light
Here's an alternate take of Dugouts (Just In Case) delivered in what we call Djent Light. It's a rockin' little number we enjoyed recording.
Join and get the trackFor decades I've been the other pair of hands in the studio, moving between guitar, bass, keys, and drums as the song called for it. Emperorjones is where those years of playing on other people's records turned into writing my own: lyrics, melodies, arrangements, the whole thing.
I'm more interested in character than gloss. Many of these tracks are deliberately lightly produced. You can still hear the room, the amp, the grain of a string or a snare. I'd rather hand you something with a pulse than something sanded smooth.
Inspired by hikes, climbs, ferry rides, and coffee shop wisdom in the quirky Pacific Northwest neighborhood that's home. Rich with inspiration eight days a week.
I also use AI tools, openly. They don't write the songs. I use them to throw ideas at the wall, find sounds I wouldn't have reached for, and push an arrangement somewhere unexpected. The tools change by the month, and I find that exciting. The writing, the playing, and the final calls are mine, and hopefully yours to enjoy.
