“It's some raw, progressive and unapologetic shit. The fusion of raspy guitars, smooth vocals, and an infectious folk melody is a thing of beauty.”
— Santa Rosa Records
“Old school singer-songwriter who delivers melodies and lyrics that are full of honesty and stories that are easy to imagine and breath in, connecting with something deep. ”
— Wolf in a Suit
“Stocksdale has an uncanny way with phrasing, making every note as exciting as the last.”
— HITS in the Sticks
“It’s an excellent style of singer songwriter music, expressing deep personal emotions and allowing the song itself to emit the feelings. I really admire this style and this is a great example of how it’s done.”
— Ear to the Ground
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TINY DESK CONTEST
NPR's Tiny Desk Contest is afoot. Here's my submission...
NEW MUSIC VIDEO - GET FOUND
Watch the new video for Get Found. Camera, Directing, and Editing by the amazing FreddyRuxpin.
Side Project - TURNOVER
I made a 4 song EP for a label in Manchester, UK. They just put it out under the name TURNOVER. Check it out!
FOR THE LOVE OF BANDS Playlist!
Thanks to the blog, For the Love of Bands, for adding "Waiting for a Girl Like You" to their New Music November Spotify playlist.
Until the Oceans Rise - COMPLETE
Both volumes in one place. Listen to the album in its entirety on Apple Music.
NEW SONG - TAKING INVENTORY
When I lived in Hollywood in the mid 2000s, studying music and struggling as a songwriter, it seemed like everyone I met had written something about the city. Hollywood is a strange place to live. It’s an odd mix of…
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The Old Band
After a 14 year hiatus, my old band, Three Minute Mile, has released a new album and are playing three shows in Chicago at the end of August!
Loose Ends is a collection of songs written in…
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LA ON LOCK blog post
Thanks to LA ON LOCK for sharing the video for "Adrian."
MYSTIC SONS blog post
Thanks to Mystic Sons music blog for including the video for "Adrian" in their new music discovery!
Adrian - Official Music Video
Forty years in the making, "Adrian" is a song inspired by the incredible 1976 film, Rocky. This official video stars the one and only Greg Blum. We had a ton of fun shooting it, and I hope you'll enjoy watching and…
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NEXT SHOW - THE MINT - Jul 19 (18+)
8pm. 18 and over. Details
INDIE OBSESSIVE write up
Thanks to Indie Obsessive music blog for the kind words about "Evermore."
Only a Song - LYRIC VIDEO
“Only a Song” is a protest. It’s a political warning. It’s sung from the perspective of a father speaking to his young son before bed. His son doesn’t know it, but grown ups of the world battle political lies, gun…
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