Let it be known that I was a fan of the six-part A&E Pride and Prejudice mini-series before it was cool.
Anyway, I used to always announce this song by saying, “This song is about Jane Austen.” Often when I…
Read moreJan 8 2016
Let it be known that I was a fan of the six-part A&E Pride and Prejudice mini-series before it was cool.
Anyway, I used to always announce this song by saying, “This song is about Jane Austen.” Often when I…
Read moreJan 5 2016
Track 4 - Home (or Right Lane for the Right Turn)
I think the words to this song are pretty much self-explanatory. No secrets here. Nor did I add any weak personal jokes in this one. This is strange, because…
Read moreDec 22 2015
When I was getting my English degree, I learned about 'carpe diem' poems. As I recall, the requirements for being a 'carpe diem' poem are the following:
Dec 20 2015
Track 2 – Shoes
I worked at a certain shoe store for a long time. When people learned this fact the most common response was, “Everybody needs shoes.” Fair enough. The particular store I worked at specialized to some degree…
Read moreDec 13 2015
Track 1 – 500 lbs in a Room of One's Own
500 lbs is one of the earliest songs I wrote. You wouldn't know it from this recording, but it started as an imitation of 90's post-hardcore, specifically the band…
Read moreDec 9 2015
When I started making pop music, it happened in two ways:
-4-track recordings with as many instruments and as much drum machine as possible.
-Playing 3-song slots at open mics.
At the time, these things seemed very separate. Over the…
Read moreDec 7 2015
Guess what everyone? My “Live Album” is out! This is a digital-only release and you can get it from most purveyors of digital music. Here are the ways that you can help me:
1. BUY IT! You can buy it…
Read moreJun 11 2015
Hello Friends. It has been quite some time since I “officially” released any music. Guess what? Here are two “new” tracks!
http://johnmuther.com/music/s/every_trick_in_the_book1
http://johnmuther.com/music/a/bitter__better
These were recorded at Velvet Sky Studios in Milwaukee, WI under the auspices of Cat Dracula Records…
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