Miles goes through a bunch of changes

Ok. What’s happened since November 2003? Shit… a lot, I guess.

The band (Reckless Truth Pail) broke up less amicably than I would have liked, (that’s life, right?)

I quit smoking in December and haven’t had one since

I visited my cousin’s house in Arizona

I’ve taken a break from writing music (except for radio jingles)

I’ve also taken a break from recording my own music (I just got tired of trying to ‘perfect’ all the old songs I’ve been beating around for months/years. I don’t know if I’ll ever pick up the old songs about the old flame and finish the “Karma” album you might have heard me mention. It might be better just to sally forth with fresh ideas…)

I’ve done a few articles for Third Coast Press (Chicago) and I’m lining one up for the newly funded Skope Magazine (Boston)

I turned 26 years old. 🙂

I started a BBS website for a group of Chicago friends.

My computer mentor Joey Malmberg stopped by Chicago for visit!

My partner in the North Side Noise productions and I composed some dance music for a video game! (around January)

I was awarded a raise in response to my promotion to a managerial position at MacMunnis, Inc.

Paul and I celebrated our 1st year in the Albany Park condo.

Eve bought a new car. A volvo something. I’ll post a pic when she sends me one.

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Miles Maxwell

Strands on the Midway

This two-minute instrumental piece represents a pure experiment in texture and instinct. Heavily influenced by a recent deep dive into Brian Eno’s work, I wanted to see what would happen if I layered disparate sounds without over-constructing the result.

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Miles Maxwell

Fireworks Photography

Back in 2015, I cram-learned a bunch of tips and tutorials on fireworks photography… Here are the basics of how I did it, including the exact gear and camera settings you need to get the best results.

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Miles Maxwell

April 21st Show Announced

Well, the time has come to rejoin the live performance world. On Sunday afternoon, April 21st, I’ll be playing a solo acoustic set as part of the International Pop Overthrow festival happening at Montrose Saloon.

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Miles Maxwell

FAWM: First Part of the Morning

I have long talked a big game about doing a FAWM (February Album Writing Month) but typically other distractions and priorities have prevented me from moving forward. Ever the optimist, I decided to take a stab again in 2024. Today,

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