The Old Fireplace studio is the laboratory of solo outsider artist Slender Pickens. It started in an actual gutted basement fireplace in Seattle (post chimney removal).  It now resides in Boston in an old house (the room has a vintage fireplace!).  Slender plays all of the instruments (although Brother Zak makes a few appearances on a few tunes).  Click the pics for track details.

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Indie-electronica artist Darrow is set to captivate listeners with his debut release,“Dream Life Renegade,” a genre-blending anthem that fuses folk songwriting/storytelling with uplifting electronic beats.

Rooted in the spirit of adventure and self-discovery,“Dream Life Renegade” is a sonic odyssey that mirrors Darrow’s own nomadic lifestyle. Living life on the road in his self-converted Mercedes Sprinter van, he draws inspiration from the vast landscapes he explores and the ever-changing horizon ahead. The song’s vibrant layers of profound realizations, that come through
deep introspection - shining from behind mountains of doubt and uncertainty - echo the hues of the album artwork by painting a soundscape as vast and dynamic as the open road itself.

“This song is about following your heart’s calling - relentlessly,” says Darrow.
“It’s for those who refuse to be confined by expectations and instead carve a path of their own, no matter how uncertain.”

“Dream Life Renegade” showcases Darrow’s signature folk-tronica sound, blending organic acoustic elements accompanied by rich electronic production. His introspective lyricism and evocative melodies make this track an anthem for free spirits and dreamers alike.

Fans of Ayla Nereo, Fia, Yoste, and Sierra Marin will find a kindred spirit in Darrow’s heartfelt storytelling and immersive soundscapes. With an ever-growing online presence, including his empowering van-life concept music videos on Instagram (@darrow.andelin), he continues to build a loyal following of fellow dream-lifers, drawn to his authentic artistry and adventurous spirit.

All songs © Janky Buddha - Alt Pop, Bubble Funk, Old Soul & Electronic/Down Tempo leaning stuff. And then whatever comes next...

Here is an archive of the early days of Slender Pickens and the various bands he helped start in the 1980's.  From the 1985 4-track cassette session where Slender and his brother Flat became the Brothers Hairballamazov to the following year when Slender moved out to the Pacific Northwest and started the Rootin' Tootin' High Falutin Sedro Wolley Jug Band with some like minded fellas at Western Washington University.  Then there was Buzz Cookie.  And eventually, the '90s brought The Swing Nuts.  Along with the brother's original 4-track studio session, here are some live tid bits, generally recorded on a boom box from across the room - lovingly tranfered from cassette to digital using a Walkman with a USB cord and a laptop.

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