Author: Jason M. Burns

Jason M. Burns has been successfully telling stories in the comic book industry for the last 15 years as a content creator, writer, and editor. In addition, his resume includes two original novels and multiple film and television projects in Hollywood. When not writing in his spiral notebooks, he can be found outside getting his tattoo-covered arms dirty where he spends the warmer months hybridizing daylilies and tending to his koi pond. He currently live in Massachusetts with his wife, two children, and a pair of rescue dogs with unnecessarily silly names, Gabriella Von Gooey III and Bark W. Grizwold.

Interview: Ann Wilson Achieves Songwriting Bliss

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022Jason M. Burns0

Ann Wilson can’t stomach formulaic songwriting. She admits to being guilty of it in her Heart days, particularly during the 1980s, but with her latest solo album Fierce Bliss, the icon has unlocked new paths to creativity, while still remaining true to herself. I recently sat down with Wilson to discuss reciprocal influence, connecting with […]

Interview: Violet Bell and the Songwriters of Yesteryear

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022Jason M. Burns0

Violet Bell—the duo of Lizzy Ross and Omar Ruiz-Lopez—have reached into the past with their latest album Shapeshifter in order to make something new in the present. It is a collection of songs that binds the songwriters to those lyrical storytellers of yesteryear…a cross-generational journey that is felt throughout their latest single, “Fisherman’s Daughter,” available […]

Interview: Calling Cadence is Striking While the Iron is Hot

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022Jason M. Burns0

Calling Cadence — Interview Life may be like a plain old box of chocolates, but according to Calling Cadence—whose debut self-titled album dropped on May 3—their music is just as sweet, but with some vegan options thrown in for good measure. That is to say, there are a lot of varying flavors in the mix, […]

Show Review: Matt Andersen and Terra Lightfoot at City Winery in Boston

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022Jason M. Burns0

On a chilly Sunday evening in the birthplace of the American Revolution, Matt Andersen rode into Boston and proved that less is more. With just a guitar and his booming voice that requires no further amplification, the Canadian singer-songwriter marveled those in attendance at City Winery, including one rather vocal woman who drove up from […]

Interview: Wesley Dean Plunges Into the Unknown

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022Jason M. Burns0

Wesley Dean — interview Some of the greatest experiences arise out of uncertainty. For Wesley Dean—known throughout his native Australia as Wes Carr—that meant relocating to Nashville in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. With his wife and kids by his side, the singer-songwriter closed one chapter on his life and opened a new one, […]

Interview: Parading by with Frontperson

April 28, 2022April 29, 2022Jason M. Burns0

Frontperson — Interview Birds of a feather may flock together, but friends in music create in far better harmony. Such is the case with Kathryn Calder (The New Pornographers) and Mark Andrew Hamilton (Woodpigeon)—aka Frontperson—who are back together to share the spotlight with their latest album, Parade, available today on Oscar St. Records. I recently […]

Interview: Jack Broadbent Is Enjoying the Ride

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022Jason M. Burns0

With his latest record Ride, Jack Broadbent is convinced he has made his best album to date, which is no easy feat when you’re a half a dozen deep in your career. And while some may feel like they hear a departure from his previous work, the singer-songwriter sees only growth in being able to […]

Interview: Erika Lewis Weaves a Basket of Music

April 4, 2022March 26, 2022Jason M. Burns1

Just a few years ago, a health diagnosis and looming surgery had the potential to permanently damage Erika Lewis’ vocal nerves. There was a chance she would never sing again. Knowing that she may have to walk away from music, she moved forward on a new, possibly last, album at the urging of a friend. […]

Interview: Homeschool is an Open Book with Book II

April 1, 2022March 25, 2022Jason M. Burns0

Homeschool photo by CJ Harvey Tom D’Agustino is an open book with his latest project, the Homeschool: EP Book II. When his band Active Bird Community went inactive, the singer-songwriter ventured into a solo career, adopting the moniker Homeschool in the process. While Book I brought out D’Agustino’s folkier side, the second installment highlights his […]

Interview: Jon Coco is Still Chasing a Dream

March 29, 2022March 30, 2022Jason M. Burns0

Jon Coco interview When you discover that The Beatles were a profound influence on Jon Coco, the connective tissue between what the Fab Four did in their storied career and what Coco has accomplished on his new record Chasing A Dream makes a lot of sense. And while John, Paul, Ringo, and George are present […]