Being an indie artist has its benefits as well as its drawbacks, which is not up for debate and cannot be denied. That said, being an indie artist, band, or otherwise gives you artistic freedoms that you may or may not get with a major label and its marketing machine. I’ll explain it from my own experience in the music biz, which may resonate with your story or be completely different. Like most indie artists—though not all—at one point early in your career, you were probably

Ah yes, travelling light can mean so many things… For me it is a new song title that I will be tracking for the next album. In this busy world that we have created I believe travelling light may be the way to get through it all somewhat unscathed.

It has only been about a year since the last release, Outside Within, was revealed to the world. But I seem to have this songwriter’s infection that won’t go away. It’s been haunting me for most of my life. The symptoms are obvious and simple: if I’m in a room alone with a nice piece of quality paper, a quality pen, and an acoustic guitar within reach… well, that’s it. The songwriting process takes over and goes into a fever pitch. I can’t think about doing anything else or e

Well, the title says it all—or does it? Let me share some insights from my experiences in this field. What does it take to create a decent indie video to promote your album or single? It requires a team of dedicated, talented people. Some might handle it all on their own, but I certainly can't. First, decide which song to feature—the one that feels like a strong single. (Judge for yourself by checking the full band and solo videos on my website: www.grahambrownsongs.com.) I s

People have been asking me about my gear, you know, the equipment I play. As for Electric guitars, I am a Telecaster man… I have some early 70’s Telecasters that I have been playing since they were brand new.

Ah, folks, here we are again, fingers flying across the strings—or maybe that's just me dreaming of a good old guitar bend. For some of you, "banging away" might conjure up entirely different scenes, but hey, let's keep it musical for now. Lately, quite a few folks have cornered me with questions about my songwriting process: How do I do it? Where does the spark come from? I've touched on this before in these ramblings—it's all about letting the inspiration pour through like

The Power of Music and Poetry Last week, I performed a solo acoustic show in the Canadian Prairies, armed with just my guitar, harmonica, and voice. I played songs from my last 14 albums, along with some new ones written on the road. After the show, fans gathered at the merch table, sharing how much they loved the stripped-down versions of the songs and the stories behind them. It’s always a pleasure to connect with music lovers worldwide—there’s a special spark and curiosity

The title kind of says it all; as a musician, whether you're an indie or major label artist, unexpected downtime will happen...

The end of the biography and the beginning of the next chapter in the Graham Brown Band.

Graham looks back on the iconic Black Sabbath and their influence on his work.

Graham Brown speaks about music and songwriting

Part two of the bio of Graham Brown and the road from beginner to seasoned musician.

Thanks for dropping by to hear about my journey as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. If it works out, you’ll get a feel for where my music comes from and the crooked path that got me here. I hope you enjoy listening to my albums as much as I loved making them. So, where do I start this story, sifting through a smoky haze of memories—flashes of family, hockey, my first guitar, and that first kiss? I was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and my family—parents, older brother, and si

Well, I gotta tell you, it was a sad day when I heard that Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys had passed away —obviously a sentiment shared...

A European critic called the Graham Brown Band “Canada’s best-kept secret,” and it’s got a ring to it. From Vancouver’s gritty streets,...

A lot of folks, especially writers and fans, keep asking me about my process —how I decide where my music’s headed next. To be honest, I...