There is something so fresh about a new year. New ideas, inspiration and time to reflect. I tend to go through musical transformations during the winter months. I feel the most alive during these months. Although I was born in a tropical climate this cold is in my bones and soul. While the rest of the space around me is warming and hunkering down, my mind is active and trying to stretch for every shred of creativity. I throw the fear and...
It's that magical time of year. The one where drastic temperature change make you yearn for more cups of tea, fuzzy pull-overs, beanies come back out of the closet and friends gather for backyard fires. I eagerly await this time of year. After a crazy summer of gigging, traveling, work, and the occasional oceanside departure, I rearrange my recording studio and tracking room/amplifier room. I open shades and watch dust dance along the ripple of...
Man, what to say! For many of us it has been QUITE a year! I kept my sanity and joy by releasing TWO albums; my first EDM release "Music for Tress" and today, "Late-Nite Radio." It's been hard keeping up with the gigging, life, work, play and such as any sunny day deserves to be enjoyed. I typically hobbit-hole up in my studio in late fall/early winter and crank out material which I can then spending time listening to, refining somewhat and...
Hey everyone! I've been busy cookin' up some new music and making progress towards larger upcoming releases. I wanted to take a moment to get into the meat and potatoes of my creative art. Many people have asked me how I approach all of the different material I release. Others have asked about selecting equipment, musical influences and inspiration. I hope to answer these questions and many more in upcoming posts. In a time where musicians and...
Have you ever sat by the ocean on a cloudy, foggy, rainy day just to hear the sea? Have you ever timed your arrival to watch the sea smoke float hauntingly across the harbor? With every breath of salty air the human soul is healed and refreshed; every droplet of mist soothing, cooling and comforting. The brisk wind that chills the back has a familiar feeling. It reminds people that live in the North that they are home. My upcoming release "Sea...
I just wanted to take a brief moment to give thanks to God for all of our blessings this season and for continued strength and courage as we continue to navigate through this pandemic. Warm wishes to you and yours this holiday season. I hope this song brings you some happiness and joy!
My second single "Moonlight" off my upcoming album will be available on November 26! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mikenelson/moonlight
Thank you for taking time out of your day to browse my new website. I am so thrilled to have launched my very first single, North of Nowhere. It is currently available on all streaming sites and links can be found here as well as on my social media sites. I hope you enjoy my music and look forward to bringing you more music soon. Thank you for the support, time and love! May my music bring you happiness and joy. -MN