Getting nice feedback on the first listens from the forthcoming album The Day Deserved. One writes and records in a bit of a vacuum, so it becomes real when folks hear it and engage – thanks. The pre-sale is up at Bandcamp, videos and singles are dropping, and we’re starting to get some nice pre-releaseContinue reading "Magic"
Seaside Town Video Premiere – Glide Magazine
Happy to announce “Seaside Town,” the first video from the new Doug Hoekstra album “The Day Deserved” premieres today at Glide Magazine. Single will drop later this week and pre-sales for the album are up at Bandcamp. Thanks to Pat Meusel and Daniel Pennington for their fine work on putting the visuals together. Enjoy and stay tuned forContinue reading "Seaside Town Video Premiere – Glide Magazine"
Concessions / Canopic Jar
Per the last post, lots of creative stuff on tap for this year, starting with this. Chuffed to have a new Doug Hoekstra short story, "Concessions," appear in Canopic Jar 35. Big thanks to Phil Rice, the vision behind the Jar, for including DH (i.e. me) among so many talented artists and writers. Check itContinue reading "Concessions / Canopic Jar"
2021
Hello all. Hope the year is off to a good start for you, despite all that’s swirling around us. Whew. Seems a bit inconsequential sending out a hype mailer in this context, but there are several new Doug Hoekstra creative projects that will drop in 2021. Hopefully, the music and words will provide some sort of positiveContinue reading "2021"
Image that Made Me Weep
Some new writing, part of Pennyblack Music UK’s “Image that Made Me Weep,” feature. Essentially, pick a photo, write 250 words on its personal meaning, in some way relative to music. Tried to do something different than a favorite band or album (though those are also cool) and many thanks to John Clarkson for having me. They’ve also includedContinue reading "Image that Made Me Weep"