I wanted to write a song that explored what faith means to us, religious or not. Those times when the chips are down and we don't know how to move forward, sometimes the only thing we can do is hold on to hope and reach for something... Alex Speller is back with his drums and guitar work, and for the first time on my solo work, I asked Alex to
I wanted to write a song that explored what faith means to us, religious or not. Those times when the chips are down and we don't know how to move forward, sometimes the only thing we can do is hold on to hope and reach for something... Alex Speller is back with his drums and guitar work, and for the first time on my solo work, I asked Alex to play some acoustic guitar in the chorus to elevate and open it up. He did a wonderful job. Thank you Alex!
This track was written and recorded soon after The Love EP was completed and I see it as the little brother to those tracks. Many thanks to Alex Speller who, once again, brings the track to life with his guitar playing. Upbeat combination of pop, rock and funk, this track is an instant fan favorite. Enjoy!
I am proud to release this brand new EP for summer 2023 as my new artist name Fanko. This EP was two and a half years of hard work, discovering my true sound as a singer/songwriter and honing my craft as a producer, mixer and mastering engineer.
Along the way, I formed a friendship and musical partnership with Alex Speller, who plays drums on the
I am proud to release this brand new EP for summer 2023 as my new artist name Fanko. This EP was two and a half years of hard work, discovering my true sound as a singer/songwriter and honing my craft as a producer, mixer and mastering engineer.
Along the way, I formed a friendship and musical partnership with Alex Speller, who plays drums on the first four tracks and guitar on tracks 1,2 and 4. Alex's sound helped define the aesthetic of this EP and I thank Alex for his talent and help pushing this work across the line.
I would also like to thank Rob Harris (Jamiroquai) for playing guitar on two of my songs two years ago (one of which is track 3 on this EP). This gave me the belief in myself as an artist and inspired me to go back to the drawing board and be the best I can be in all aspects of creating music.
This EP is the first of four that can be streamed or purchased individually and an album will be released with all four combined, hopefully also on physical media!
I am working on number 2, The Funk EP now.
I do hope you enjoy this selection, Fanko.
My first solo record. I threw everything including the kitchen sink into this album. I had no experience and learned everything as I went. I am proud of how I start my solo journey and excited to release my second album, first professional release. This album is a bubbling cauldron of pop, funk, R&B and soul, holding a mirror to our lives,
My first solo record. I threw everything including the kitchen sink into this album. I had no experience and learned everything as I went. I am proud of how I start my solo journey and excited to release my second album, first professional release. This album is a bubbling cauldron of pop, funk, R&B and soul, holding a mirror to our lives, suggesting contemplation and that we face our own truths, as tough as they can be.