New Album in the Works!
After releasing the single "Fantastical," MSB camped out at Studio G in Brooklyn to create his forthcoming second full length record. Joel Hamilton of Black Keys and Tom Waites fame is producing.
Fantastical
Alongside producer Leo Sidran, MSB has just released the new single, "Fantastical." The video premiered on The Big Takeover and tracks are streaming now on Spotify, iTunes, etc.
Digital 45 Released & Double EP Release Party at Joe's Pub Announced
Digital 45 #3, "While I Was Gone," featuring production by Marshall Crenshaw and Stewart Lerman has become available on all online outlets including iTunes. It was co-written by St. Lucia (Columbia Records) pianist Nick Paul.
Michael will be performing at Joe's Pub on St Patrick's Day (March 17th) to celebrate his double EP release.
People Magazine Exclusive Performance
People Magazine just released an exclusive acoustic performance of "She Loves Love." Be sure to check it out. Also check out Guitar World's glowing review of "Shimmer and Shine."
The First Digital 45
The first 'digital 45' has arrived.
She Loves Love b/w Midnight Crisis is available for download and streaming everywhere. Check it out on iTunes or any service of your choice.
To watch the music video for the A-side and read an interview about it visit PopDose. Also check out the streaming link and review of the B-Side in Guitar World.
New Releases Announced
Michael is releasing a series of digital 45s, each with both a- and b-sides, culminating in a double EP release early next year. The first 45 will be “She Loves Love” with the b-side track “Midnight Crisis.” “She Loves Love” will be available for purchase on October 14th via iTunes and other digital music providers. The song was produced by esteemed musician Marshall Crenshaw and Grammy-winning producer Stewart Lerman (Elvis Costello, David Byrne, Sufjan Stevens).
Slim Kings Reviews and photos
After playing bars and small clubs in the Tri State area this fall, The Slim Kings just completed a run of dates opening for ZZ Top and Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes. Reviews and photos from that and other recent Slim Kings shows can be found here:
Michael signs with Razor and Tie Publishing
Since the last update Michael has signed with Razor and Tie Music Publishing. He has been busy traveling and working with dozens of artists and songwriters included Oscar winning songwriter Leo Sidran, current country #1 chart-topping songwriter David Johnson, Antigone Rising's Nini Camps, 15 year old YouTube sensation Caleb Flood, X Factor star Kayla Stockert, and Universal recording artist Stef Lang. He has also been in the studio with The Slim Kings working on a follow up record to their debut album, "Fresh Socks," which was recently licensed on Army Wives and in the new Daniel Radcliffe movie, "Horns."
Announcing The Slim Kings
Michael has started a band called "The Slim Kings" with Liberty DeVitto, Henry Geller, and Kevin Jenkins. They tracked their first record at Michael's house and it was mixed by Tom Elmhirst (Adele, Black Keys), John Agnello (Dino Jr, The Hold Steady), and Brian Scheuble (Elton John, John Mayer). The album, "Fresh Socks," is available now on iTunes. For all things Slim Kings visit WWW.SLIMKINGS.COM