Archive for December, 2008

Basement Tapes

Posted on December 31st, 2008

There is excitment in the air! Scott bought a pair of Oktava microphones last week and they sound great. We’ve already used them for a prototype side project, but this week we’ll be using them to lay down the first tracks of a new Finn Miles EP! Code named “Telltale,” we’re looking at adding more [...]

ZZZ Local

Posted on December 30th, 2008

ZZZ Records now resides on Ingersoll near MLK…so very close to my abode. Walkable..yes! Get on our and support your local records store, check out the new digs, and buy a disc or record from you favorite local act!

Cleo’s Cool

Posted on December 29th, 2008

I’m currently listening to “Cleo’s Apt. – New Tenants EP,” way-cool trip-hop jazz. I picked up a free CD at Mars Cafe (great marketing!) this morning and am already hooked. What a great combination of clean production with R&B vocals, jazz intelligence, and fat-bottomed bass…mmm…look out, a groove party could break out. Who says Des [...]

Under the Influence

Posted on December 27th, 2008

It’s pretty difficult to make yourself. In the spirit of full disclosure I will admit that we (all the members of Finn Miles) are superhuge Waterdeep fans. Waterdeep has just released a new album called “Pink and Blue” that I’m looking forward to listening to…though if you want to really hear the stuff that’s paved [...]

On Sale at Mars!

Posted on December 17th, 2008

Hello friends and fans, The new Finn Miles CD, Branches, is now on sale at The Mars Cafe in Des Moines, IA! That’s right, now you can purchase Branches at a Finn Miles show, or at The Mars Cafe. Also, I’m currently having talks with my favorite producer on recording a new EP over Christmas [...]