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Valentine

Brooke Williams — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:18:03 +0000

This one is from The New Black, which is me pretty much by myself. It was recorded on an 8 track in my living room one Valentine’s day.

Alabaster Driftweed

Brooke Williams — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:25:56 +0000

This was recorded on an analogue 4 track in my living room and remains my favorite version. It was inspired by the ludicrous names of the colors in the J Crew catalog.

Apocalypse Song

Brooke Williams — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:46:28 +0000

This song is a little advice about what to do should the world end. The band, Genius Steals, is Brooke Williams and Toby Amies. This version was lovingly recorded on tape by Matt Vera-Ray at NY Hed studios.

Don’t leave home

Brooke Williams — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:27:39 +0000

This song was included on a compilation CD for the esteemed magazine Esopus. All of the artists were asked to write a song around an advertising slogan. Mine was about American Express, with which I have had an intense and sometimes rocky relationship for half of my life.

Bye Bye Love

Brooke Williams — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:25:37 +0000

Probably my most cherished band experience was Henry Dark, which I was in with the eminently talented Brook Bartlett. This cover of one of our favorite songs by The Cars was recorded live at The Mercury lounge in NYC.

The Way You Smile

Brooke Williams — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:52:22 +0000

Smiling takes the sad out of you. Oh and Genius Steals is Toby Amies and Brooke Williams.