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Brushfire (2023)

In 2015, I went to the legendary, but now-defunct, Wall-to-Wall Studios with engineer, Chris Brickley (Wilco, R. Kelly). We recorded drums, bass, and acoustic guitars between two days for about 6 songs. For about 5 years I tinkered with the sessions on and off, never making the progress I was quite envisioning. But in 2020, I finished a version of "Hairpin Trigger," establishing a workflow that I wanted to repeat across the rest of the tracks, releasing the EP, "At Last." Personally-mixed, over time I realized the songs don't sound quite the way they deserve. There's an element of properly translating your music to an audience which is the dark arts of mixing. Just because it sounds good in one pair of headphones or one set of speakers doesn't mean everyone is having the same experience.

In 2022, I linked up with engineer, Troy Cruz, for a re-imagining of the Maxwell-Thomas hit, "Goodbye, Goodnight." So thrilled with the entire process of getting that from conception to realization, I knew I had a co-collaborator in finally bringing "At Last" to the big kid's table.

In 2023, I introduce to you, "Drowning in Desire." An entire re-imagining of "At Last" stripped to the best 4 songs, beginning with "Brushfire." You may know most of the titles, but you've never heard the songs this way before. Except for "Hairpin Trigger," Tim Schiltz is bringing their bass grooves to the party, complimenting Greg Hartwig's inimitable performance from back in 2015. There are new arrangements, new words, new melodies, new synthesizers, new everything.

On "Brushfire," Quinn Dean offers his lead guitar work, setting the stage for a very fruitful release schedule in the Maxwell-Thomas universe. "Drowning in Desire" is the first step of many leading well into 2024 with new releases.

Please enjoy this new iteration on an M-T classic that is forever the definitive version.

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#ThankYou to everyone who came out to support us last night at @gallerycabaret. We're gonna take a short recess and hit the studio for a bit. Expect new music very soon and a return to the stage eventually. #ThanksForTheMemories #StudioMagic #ExitStageLeft #EnterStageRight (at The Gallery Cabaret) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpboeLrMGHO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Chicago, ARE YOU READY? Maxwell-Thomas takes the stage at 10 and 11 TOMORROW, 3/4, at @gallerycabaret. @tipsytownband is kicking things off at 9 and @hedron1985 is closing down the party right after us. Free show, free love, paid shots of #malort. See you there, friends, family, loved ones. (at The Gallery Cabaret) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVI369rpj2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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THIS SATURDAY. 3/4. We are taking the stage for not one, but TWO sets. Swing by @gallerycabaret for this free concert with @tipsytownband starting at 9:00, @maxthommusic at 10:00 and 11:00, then @hedron1985 closing down the house at 12:00. This will be our last gig for a while as we focus on some studio projects so please show us some love and let's make it a night we won't soon forget. #ChicagoRocks #ShredNation #ILoveRockAndRoll #PartyTime #WeekendWarriors (at The Gallery Cabaret) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpPqyEqumZA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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FREE show at @gallerycabaret on 3/4. @tipsytownband at 9, @maxthommusic at 10 then again at 11, and @hedron1985 vibing us into the ether at MIDNIGHT. Bring your best air guitar face and let's get ethereal together. #ChicagoRocks #HeadbangThePainAway #EtherealPlane (at The Gallery Cabaret) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpFSnRTOxQy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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THANK YOU for giving us another packed house to play at @summertimejazzcafe. But DONT STOP THE ROCKIN. See you 3/4 at @gallerycabaret, folks. Free show. Featuring @tipsytownband and @hedron1985 for your entertainment pleasure. //flyer design by @jimmyoh3 #LFG (at The Gallery Cabaret) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co4nswurtfd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Despite the song title, DON'T SLEEP on this one. A re-imagining of @animal0nline's favorite @maxthommusic track, "Goodbye, Goodnight" gets the @trcsound_ treatment in a velvety, atmospheric way. Available on any music streaming service you like. #LinkInBio #LinkInHyrule #ChicagoRocks #CityMusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CozQwcZOyDI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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ICYMI: The Maxwell-Thomas band has released a new version of Goodbye, Goodnight for you. Check out this update on a classic that was recorded, mixed, and mastered by @trcsound_. Available everywhere you stream music. #LinkInBio #MoneyMaker #AllDogsGoToHeaven https://www.instagram.com/p/CouMFjhOaVU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Valentine's Day! Our Valentine to you is the very first new recording with the full @maxthommusic band. A re-imagining of "Goodbye, Goodnight," @animal0nline's favorite MT track. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by @trcsound_ Featuring background vocals by @haruhi_ And stunning album art by @jimmyoh3 You can hear @jun_sakuragaoka, @theamalaise, @animal0nline, and I get introspective together anywhere you stream music. Available now. #NewMusic #AcousticJam #ChicagoRocks (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CopABqnOprE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Weekend Reminder: We are performing at @summertimejazzcafe on February 19th. Early show on a Sunday. Come have dinner, get a drink, jam some acoustic alt-rock. $20 gets you in with a free drink. Limited spots available so make that rezzy! #RockinTheSuburbs (at Summertime Japanese Restaurant / Jazz Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoM13dOLWy2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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ICYMI: Maxwell-Thomas is going acoustic at @summertimejazzcafe this February. Call the lounge to make your reservation. Tickets are $20 and get you one free drink. #SuburbanRock #ChicagoRock #FebruaryRock (at Summertime Japanese Restaurant / Jazz Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2YKYtuXcU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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February is going to be hotter than usual. Get your tickets now for our spicy acoustic performance at @summertimejazzcafe. 2/19. Entry gets you one free drink. Call the lounge to make your reservation. #SoftRock #SuburbanRock #OneFreeDrink (at Summertime Japanese Restaurant / Jazz Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnoqIskuTJv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Announcing TWO shows. February and March be covered for Maxwell-Thomas. Suburb homies get your tickets / reservations for @summertimejazzcafe. City dwellers bring your party face to @gallerycabaret for a free gig featuring @hedron1985 and @tipsytownband. Photos & Design by @jimmyoh3 #LiveMusic #ChicagoRocks #AltRockers (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNAfc2pZwK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Officially announcing @maxthommusic is doing a stripped down #NYE performance at @murasakichicago. Honored to be invited to help bring in the New Year with y'all. Follow @murasakichicago for further details! (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJoYJiLpC_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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An honor to join @kiku.hibino and @haruhi_ yet again tonight at @emptybottle. Also adding @_stevenhess to the list of exceptional artists I've been able to join on stage. Still time to come out for the show at 8! (at Empty Bottle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmIS1RcLn9h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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LAST CHANCE for our December Giveaway! Win 1 of 10 SIGNED 8x10 prints of @jimmyoh3's stellar photography. Simply LIKE & COMMENT with your choice of @maxthommusic to be played at a holiday party or meal for a chance to win. Season's greetings and all that jazz to you and yours. #IndependentArtist #IndependentMusic #IndependentPhotography #IndependentUnderpants (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CloKLK-rx1i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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DECEMBER GIVEAWAY continues! LIKE & COMMENT on this post with which @maxthommusic track belongs at your holiday dinner/party to win 1 of 10 signed/personalized photos from the band. Tomorrow will be the final post to enter! Photo/design by @jimmyoh3 #Holidays #Giveaways #Chicagoays (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClllBI9rm_r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=