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the “come and go” trends and avoiding the
bandwagon, which can quickly derail a career
and leave artists feeling discouraged. I’ve been
told by many that I influence and inspire them,
and those types of compliments are something
I’m very grateful for and gives me energy to keep
growing and writing.
From what I’ve seen most artists that have long
careers have something unique to offer, don’t
sound like the rest of the pack and keep putting
out music whether it sticks or not. There have
been just as many failures as there have been
successes, and it’s not letting the prior drag me
down that has been a key part of defying other
music trends.
BRASH! How did that move to LA change your
music career?
BM: It was a game changer for sure. I’ve lived
back and forth between Toronto and LA for
decades, but making the big move to Southern
California
really
opened
doors
to
new
opportunities and growth. In LA is where I played
some of my biggest shows, met some of the best
in the industry and have planted down roots in
one of the most beautiful, creative areas of the
world.
working,
" Keep
but take time
to enjoy it,
then get back
on the journey
ASAP.
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BRASH! Your music doesn’t provide a “one-way”
in it’s direction. How important is it for your to
add various elements within your songs (i.e.
electro-pop
and
alt-rock
in
the
track
“Runaway”)?
BM: Good question, and honestly it’s a hard one to
answer. I don’t write music with an agenda or via a
map to have all the songs sound the same. It’s
really a cohesive pot of awesome songs I piece
together at different moments throughout the
process. If one day I want to write something EDM,
and other it’s hard rock, so be it! Putting walls
around what I am “supposed” to write doesn’t serve
me and likely doesn’t for other artists. Well, unless
your Slayer or Depeche Mode, then you don’t have
a choice haha. I blame the fans in that case,
though. ;)
BRASH! Describe the feeling of being on the
ballot for multiple Grammy nominations.
BM: It’s a great feeling for sure, to be on the ballot
for these nominations is not only validation for
what I do but also a nudge to step up my game.
I’m always eager to write bigger, better songs and
it’s really about the journey with all this music stuff.
Now is the time to work even harder, when some
may think it’s time to sit back and bask in the glory.
Maybe that’s the secret to success right?