Sticks. That's what drew me to attempt this blend of digital drums and raw percussion. At the time I made this, the end game for every one of my instrumentals was to have them live on as hip hop beats. So I was curious to see if the cacophony of the sticks and the steady bass and snare of a drum machine would mix well.

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I think it does. And it's a hot beat. But because it was made with vocals in mind, I don't think I varied the structure enough to make it a real gem. But listen and let me know what you think -- you might love it just the way it is.

I'm petrified, terrified
At the thought you could verify
The secret I've striven to keep.

I've pushed it deep down
Where it couldn't be found
Till I wrestled it, lifeless, to sleep.

Personality, tame
But brash all the same
Gruff masquerading for raunch.

Katherine Heigl on trial
I'm suing for libel
If you discover my failure to launch.

Confused? Good. You should be. Find out more at Pittsburgh's Small Press Festival this Sat-Sun (25-26) from 12-5 PM.

As I've said before, I'll be at Pittsburgh's Small Press Fest expo this weekend. It's from 12-5 on Saturday and Sunday at AIR on the Northside.

BUT... at 2 PM on Sunday, September 26th, there's something extra special going on: the Self-Publishing Comics 101 panel!!!

Along with myself, expect to see Shawn Atkins, Chris Maverick, and Nate McDonough, along with the possibility of some Ed Piskor and Copacetic Comics showing up too.

Expect to hear us talk about the creative process and how we get our stuff printed. If you're interested in making comics and self-publishing them, then make sure to show up and ask us lots of questions!!!