Jonathan Tyler discusses his latest single, “Magic Sam’s Boogie,” and how he intends to release more music. He also talks about his earlier work as Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, and how his writing has changed over the years. Jonathan is based in Austin, Texas, and he tells us what the local music scene is like and the affect it’s had on his music. He talks about writing music for commercials and the satisfaction that might come from it, and the possibility of taking his music on the road.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
