El Paso, Texas band The D.A. is set to release their studio debut, You Kids!, next month. The band, comprised of vocalist Tyler Dudley, Michael Frisbeey, Cesar Muniz, Stephen Escarzaga and drummer Evan Tremper, formed four years ago and has been touring around their home state and beyond ever since.

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It’s a difficult thing, offering up for criticism what’s very dear to you, what you put a lot of time and effort into. Your best effort. But, although I’m an artist and believe in the inherent value of art and that the act of creating doesn’t “need” anyone’s approval, let’s be honest – We all want someone to pay attention. No one would play shows or record they were creating simply for the sake of creating. They want people to listen.

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Though time has gone by, the excitement and anticipation for this record have only grown stronger. Having spent a little time on the road with Madi and Kyle a few years ago, I can tell you that they sound even more incredible live than they do recorded.

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Made in the Foo Fighters’ Studio 606 with John Lousteau producing, A Gentle Reminder features founding members Shehan and guitarist Benito working alongside Mendel (filling in on bass for the departed John McGinnis) and new drummer Bob Penn. Josh Staples (the Velvet Teen) contributes backing vocals and bass on two tracks.

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I know what you’re thinking…this isn’t the typical track that Findyourfav.com would share, but lucky for you Wednesdays are great for spontaneity!

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That’s right everyone! Findyourfav friend Eric Hutchinson is slated to release his highly anticipated sophomore record on April 17th. Moving Up, Living Down follows Eric’s 2008 release, Sounds Like This and I couldn’t be more excited!

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This past Thursday (1/5/12), I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Jeremy Elliott (guitarist for Bellingham, WA band Polecat), Beth Whitney (Snohomish, WA) and Jenna Ellefson (Portland, OR) at the beautiful and historic Columbia City Theater. It was a night I’ll not soon forget.

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It’s that stinging self-doubt. I’m just not good enough. Why am I doing this? Is that really the best I can do? It’s that sigh that follows after watching a YouTube video of a five-year-old who picked up a guitar yesterday and plays like he’s been at it for 30 years…meanwhile, you just learned how to play a bar-chord without making the strings buzz. But there are several things I think we forget.

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