Tuesday’s blog has become something I’ve really been looking forward to – with KC and other members of the team sharing cool finds in the art scene – both locally and internationally…I find that almost every week I end up joining the fan base of new art and artists…

That being said, I am so stoked to announce that two of my favorite components are being linked together now on the blog: new artist finds, interviews..discoveries – and the shared voice of our newest writer, and local musician himself – Josh Schroeder.  I met Josh when he came to The Space as Josh and Mer to play for our Heart and Sole event last December – and as we talked more, we both discovered that sharing a love for cool and emerging art on the scene was something we had in common.

With his career as full-time musician continuing to grow (‘Josh and Mer’ just opened for a sold out show at The Crystal Ballroom – and keep an ear out for them on 94.7!) – I am so glad to see what he finds to share with us. KC and the team will still be sharing some of their finds too, and so I expect Tuesdays to be an ever growing eclectic mix of art and artists that fit across a variety of palates.

My pleasure to introduce to you our new Tuesday contributer, Josh Schroeder…

photo by Erik Simkins

A national award-winning songwriter/composer, two-time Grammy performer, session musician and producer, Josh Schroeder is an active artist and music business professional. Upon receiving his degree in Music Business from Central Washington University, Schroeder earned his recording certificate from Musicians Institute in Hollywood where he immediately entered the music industry workforce as manager of the critically acclaimed indie Jazz label, Cryptogramophone Records. In September of 2009, Schroeder signed as a songwriter with Casablanca Media Publishing. In late 2010, he co-founded Portland duo ‘Josh and Mer’ with artist/actor Meredith Adelaide, and he co-produced their debut record, Planet Music, (Oct. 2011) along with veteran producer/engineer/drummer, Jason Carter (Black Francis, Art Brut, Pete Yorn, Grand Duchy). Schroeder has also released two solo EPs “Love is a Shade” and “Stark” independently (2009), and a full-length album “The Terrible Fake” (May, 2011) produced by Jason Carter.

photo by Erik Simkins

In 2011, Josh and Mer penned the theme song for the newly rebranded BBC Kids Network in Canada. His song “The Answer” is featured in the Canadian cellular provider Telus’ ‘Beautiful Mind’ Canadian National ad campaign, and his work has been featured prominently in international hit TV shows such as Flashpoint, Degrassi: The Next Generation, Being Erica, Make It or Break It, and Being Human. Schroeder’s most recent solo singles were released by Paperbag Records/Universal in Canada. In 2012, Schroeder will contribute as a staff writer for Jillian Rabe LLC’s blog. For more information visit www.joshandmer.com or www.joshschroedermusic.com.

photo by Meredith Adelaide