About Time is a song about the struggle to find happiness and fulfillment in life. It’s a 90s-inspired alternative/grunge rock song with a dynamic range of sounds and emotion.

This is my first solo release in years, and I’m really proud of how it turned out. 

There were early versions of this song kicking around when The Velmas were working on our album "Station", but we never did record it. So, I finally did it myself. I enlisted some help from my friends Ricky Little on drums and Jason Maloney on mandolin, who added some awesome touches to the song. 

If you’re looking for some inspiration, hope, and positivity, give About Time a listen and let me know what you think!

RIYL: Pearl Jam, Big Wreck, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Our Lady Peace
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Written by Mike Grosshandler. Vocals, guitars, bass guitar, and keyboards performed by Mike Grosshandler. Drums performed by Ricky Little. Mandolin performed by Jason Maloney. Mixed with Tim Lynch at The Recording Company. Mastered by Justin Colletti at Joe Lambert Mastering.
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Lyrics:

Let's try something different
Not so sad this time
Something nice to lift your heart
This today is mine
I won't be grounded

It's just about time for some inspiration
Share with us your wise words and teach us indignation

Standing toes right to the edge
of the diving board
Waiting for someone to come along
and fill up the pool
I'll wait to dive in

This today is mine

About Time (Single)

About Time

"You don't sound like anyone else," said Danny Thompson - renowned bass player for Nick Drake and Joe Strummer - about English musician Conil.

The GRAMMY-winning engineer for Tom Waits and Elvis Costello, Tchad Blake said: "Strange Part of the Country is an awesome album! I still listen to it."

Fleetwood Mac legend Peter Green liked Conil's music so much he stopped by Conil’s house to record with him. They recorded a version of Conil's homage to the jazz greats "Round Midnight". 

Strange Part of the Country never conformed to any current trends and has remained timeless. Now, people are discovering this album and it is becoming an all-time favourite. 

When the album was released in the UK, it received some amazing press. Britain's biggest selling music monthly Q magazine gave it: "Four stars - Q Recommends". Blues Matters magazine wrote: "One of the most original artists out there". In the next issue, Blues Matters put him on the front cover.

Conil left London after Strange Part of the Country was released and has spent the last ten years living in the United States and Europe - including New Orleans, New York City, and Berlin.