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The Self Portrait Gospel is both an online publication and a weekly podcast dedicated to showcasing the diverse creative approaches and attitudes of inspiring individuals in the world of music and the arts.
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Both prolific and poetic, Seattle, Washington-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around spiritual splendor Chris Ballew has been writing and rapidly recording music for over thirty years like no one’s business. As the frontman and bassist for the alternative band The Presidents Of The United States Of America, Ballew started his career busking in the busy streets of Boston in the late 1980s alongside Phil Franklin as the duo Egg, before relocating to LA, where he met and befriended a young Beck.
Chris Ballew (The Presidents Of The United States Of America)
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The Harmonious Hitchhiker :: 80 Years of Neil Young
Iconically isolated in its dystopian dormancy for over four decades, Young’s 1976 “Hitchhiker” fits perfectly still between the unparalleled “Zuma” and “American Stars ‘N Bars” like some poetic puzzle piece that, when connected, unleashes a brilliant universe of American atmosphere and liberating lonerism like nothing else before it. As Young circles the sonic sun this week for his 80th birthday, what better way to celebrate than going off the beaten path with an adventurous archival release that many may not know, but everyone should know before the week is up.
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The Cory Hanson Interview
“They can be played any way. They can rock, weep, groove, or shuffle. They will rock, though,” says Hanson about his most recent effort, “I Love People.” Occupied not just with a new album set for release later this month and everything that comes with that tonal territory, the musician has recently become a father. His greatest challenge yet, Hanson speaks of the sleepless nights, the around-the-clock care, and the almighty attention that is expected when bringing new life into the world. Working behind the scenes on previous albums, the musician found himself sifting through over a hundred songs to whittle them down to a dozen or so tangible tunes for another album. It’s just as important to conjure the poetic past as it is to continue moving forward, and Hanson’s atmospheric ability to do both has always set him apart from the rest.
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The Self Portrait Gospel is both an online publication and a weekly podcast dedicated to showcasing the diverse creative approaches and attitudes of inspiring individuals in the world of music and the arts. Our mission is to highlight the unique and unparalleled methods these artists bring to their lives and work. We are committed to sharing their stories as compellingly and authentically as possible.
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