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What Killed the Music Biz?

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Brian Keith Wallen

Apple recently announced that it is shutting down iTunes (for Mac users) and focusing support on Apple Music. The reasoning is simple; most people don’t actually purchase music anymore, and the idea of an iTunes library has become antiquated. This … Continue reading →

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The Real Thing

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Brian Keith Wallen

As I get older, I find myself withdrawing more and more from popular music. I know that I’m far from alone there, but I can’t do it. With the exception of a small handful of artists like Chris Stapleton, (and … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Dark Yet…

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

The holiday season is full of expectations. This year, it’s hard to escape the Amazon commercials that fill TV airwaves with singing boxes. “Can you feel it? The whole world’s coming together!” Ads selling everything from cars to clothes show … Continue reading →

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Starting Over

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

I’ve been playing music for the majority of my life, which is a crazy sentence to type. I picked up the guitar when I was 10, quit my day job and went full time at 19, and now I’m 26. … Continue reading →

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Home in Wayne County

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

In case you don’t know me, I’m a singer, songwriter, and guitar player. I make my living from music, and I travel all over the place for my job. In the last few years, I’ve been to 43 states, 3 … Continue reading →

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Not Dead. Different.

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

Molly and I recently attended a networking event at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and we got to speak to about ten different folks from the music industry. Some were involved with record labels, some were involved on the … Continue reading →

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The Wilderness

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

So, a bit of backstory if you don’t know me. I play music for a living with my fiancee, Molly. We travel all over the place, and one of the most meaningful compliments we receive is just how happy we … Continue reading →

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