June 2009
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"Everybody's Talkin At Me" - PAP Reviews 3.0
Another batch of reviews this week for “Pink and Purple” - some REALLY nice ones in there! Including one which calls me a funky pasty hipster from Brooklyn… Just trying to make my mama proud! Check it out: Okayplayer - “A warm familiarity while still sounding like nothing I’ve ever heard… Constantly evolving soundscapes, each song moving in a variety of different...
Jun 27th
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A Few Thoughts on the King of Pop from a Devoted...
Michael Jackson was arguably the greatest and most important internationally popular musician, entertainer, performer, singer, and dancer ever to have lived. And losing him this week is a tragedy of epic proportion, to say the least. I wanted to write a few things about him because I feel like I owe it to him… Because he has time and again been such a major inspiration to me and so many...
Jun 26th
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Pink and Purple Reviews v 2.0
Hey childrens! Got another batch of nice write-ups this week - check ‘em out! True to Sound - “6 songs which all offer something different vocally and all leave a distinct impression… If you like fun, synth driven pop you should like this.” Hello, My Name Is Kevin John Gomez - “A funky adventure, and I want to invite you all along… The ‘beware of...
Jun 20th
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"Dance With You" - New Song Up! (also, thank you!)
Pink and Pur-pals, New AW song posted online today - it’s called “Dance With You,” and it’s about the feeling of wanting to dance with someone… clever, I know… I like to describe this one as a “Jump” contest between Van Halen and The Pointer Sisters - check it out at any of the following: Myspace Muxtape Facebook Audio/Video And re: the Van Halen...
Jun 18th
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I'm on iTunes + New Song Posted Today!
Hello there, friends! “Pink and Purple” is now officially for sale on iTunes, and you should go buy yourself a copy IMMEDIATELY! And while you’re at it, be a sport and drop me a review - I’d REALLLLLLLLLLLY appreciate it: PINK AND PURPLE on iTunes Also, posted another song from the record today for y’all to check out - this one’s called “Snuggle Up to...
Jun 15th
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Nice Reviews = Happy Alan
Hey Kids! The “Pink and Purple” reviews are starting to trickle in… Here’s what some of the kind bloggers out there have to say so far: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - “It’s a freaking blast with an 80’s/electro flashback.” Ruby Hornet - “6 heavily 80’s inspired joints” Attack! Attack! Attack! - “An incredible 80s future...
Jun 13th
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Unveiling New Songs! And Ummmm... Twitter
Kids! In anticipation of the full-scale digital and physical release of my new record (“Pink and Purple” for the short-term-memory-deficient), I’ve begun putting up the new tunes to stream on my Myspace, Muxtape, Facebook, Audio/Video page, etc… Today’s new tune is the title track, “Pink and Purple,” and at the moment, my personal favorite (although that...
Jun 8th
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"Pink and Purple" Pre-Sale Begins Tomorrow!
Friends! Happy to announce that the “Pink and Purple” pre-sale officially begins tomorrow - you will be able to purchase CDs directly from me from my store at wilcassettes.bigcartel.com for the incredibly low-price of $6.99 + shipping/handling! And while you’re at it, if you haven’t already, grab yourself a copy of my last album, “Babies Dream Big.” I’ve only printed up...
Jun 1st