“Singer-songwriters are two a penny in the modern climate, and justifiably so, with all the widespread tumult happening across the globe. It has become increasingly difficult to stand out from this crowded stage, but experienced Nashville based troubadour DOUG HOEKSTRA does this with a relative ease. A case in point is his most recent studio album, 2021’s The Day Deserved, a ten-song set that delves into rootsy Americana whilst also garnering comparisons to Pete Shelley and The Velvet Underground. This eclectic foundation translates to Doug’s lyric writing too, a selection of paeans, ballads, and rock and rollers. As The Day Deserved now passes its third anniversary, this modern-day troubadour marvel took some time out to once again speak with Aldora Britain Records about his life in story and song so far. We discuss his approach to songwriting and songcraft, popular original compositions, deep cuts from his back-catalogue, and much, much more.”
Many thanks to the fine folks at Aldora Britain Records, for featuring this interview with yours truly as part of their latest issue, #172. All kinds of fine artists are featured, but if you want to scroll to page 38, that’s where the six page Doug Hoekstra interview appears. Lots of good questions, and I hope, good answers. Intro above, link and excerpt below, and thanks again, Tom Hilton, for the listen and the support
https://bit.ly/aldorabritainrecords-magazine-172
Doug Hoekstra 