u/Theratbemyfan

Hello! My gear includes a Fender Stratocaster running through a Line 6 POD Go into a clean Boss Katana amp, captured by a Focusrite Scarlett 212 4th Generation USB audio interface.
For vocals, a Shure SM58 mic feeds into a TC Helicon VoiceLive Play and outputs to a JBL powered PA speaker.
Backing tracks are streamed via Bluetooth from my laptop to the same PA. I use an audio interface specifically for live streaming or video recording. For the full performance experience, I incorporate a mini projector with a whiteboard screen, alongside a branded banner and LED lighting.
I'm bringing back my band, The Other Side, from the early nineties. I wrote all the songs, and I've decided to focus on them and try to bring them back in the current day.

The bass and small amp were bought at a yard sale. I told the former TOS bass player and he said to buy it for him and he sent me money. Maybe he can join me at some point…. If he’s not too busy! (Trav)

Here's the album on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/1opST8LbXxpU9zZjhrNROy?si=nW99uYg7Tc2moRUy7MhyZg

90s versions here to compare https://open.spotify.com/album/51QNDobqauYl70cQsl6Oyy?si=V7vcJsoFQRe023GDVZrBmg

Silent Cries in the Wind is an epic guitar/orchestral rock journey about feeling completely alone and stuck in a dark, overwhelming world. It starts out heavy, sad, and melancholic, taking you through the struggles of navigating life on your own. But it doesn't leave you there—the song steadily builds and explodes into a high-energy, triumphant rock finish, proving that you can push through the storm and come out stronger on the other side.

1992 Version when I was 16… https://open.spotify.com/track/6pAoXq0KuQLz9mIw2kTzed?si=XZ28gzhXTta6n8wE94P58w

Current remade version… https://open.spotify.com/track/2c9JWJaJmoEEbqq5d6NKWx

Lyrics:

I awoke to the sound of nothing. The bird had gone the wind was blowing. There was silent cries in the wind. I could only lose my grin. Now I feel a change upon. All my love and hope is gone. This must be all my fears. I can’t wipe away all my tears. I can’t face the world tonight. I have lost faith in my sight. Now I realize this is how it goes when I’m in the sky that’s when I’ll know. Silent cries in the wind. I have lived in darkness so long is it true that I never belonged. Are the words you say true? I can sense a light towards you. Can you feel the sadness here? As the sorrow draws near? The last thing I can do is pray. Will this torture go away? look what’s here left of me. I’m feeling lonely like the sea. Why is this pain so deep? I think it’s here to keep. Silent cries in the wind now I feel good inside now. I don’t have to hide no more crying or pain starting my life up again silent cries in the wind.

I wrote this sometime around 1992 or so. Currently remade. less

No AI used on any of my music or art! Photo was AI based on the song lyrics. Thats it though :)

Silent Cries in the Wind is an epic guitar/orchestral rock journey about feeling completely alone and stuck in a dark, overwhelming world. It starts out heavy, sad, and melancholic, taking you through the struggles of navigating life on your own. But it doesn't leave you there—the song steadily builds and explodes into a high-energy, triumphant rock finish, proving that you can push through the storm and come out stronger on the other side.

1992 Version when I was 16… https://open.spotify.com/track/6pAoXq0KuQLz9mIw2kTzed?si=XZ28gzhXTta6n8wE94P58w

Current remade version… https://open.spotify.com/track/2c9JWJaJmoEEbqq5d6NKWx

Lyrics:

I awoke to the sound of nothing. The bird had gone the wind was blowing. There was silent cries in the wind. I could only lose my grin. Now I feel a change upon. All my love and hope is gone. This must be all my fears. I can’t wipe away all my tears. I can’t face the world tonight. I have lost faith in my sight. Now I realize this is how it goes when I’m in the sky that’s when I’ll know. Silent cries in the wind. I have lived in darkness so long is it true that I never belonged. Are the words you say true? I can sense a light towards you. Can you feel the sadness here? As the sorrow draws near? The last thing I can do is pray. Will this torture go away? look what’s here left of me. I’m feeling lonely like the sea. Why is this pain so deep? I think it’s here to keep. Silent cries in the wind now I feel good inside now. I don’t have to hide no more crying or pain starting my life up again silent cries in the wind.

I wrote this sometime around 1992 or so. Currently remade.

TheOtherSideIndieRock on Instagram to see my playing and setup.

Garage Rock/Alt/Indie Rock
All original
Portable easy setup

Listen here… https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yjnbt68H1xhqueTxVgNUg

Need a last minute band fill in? I’m available. DM me. I will travel too. :)

🚀 The Kid Who Never Quit is out now on Spotify!
This 12-track album is a deeply personal project—I took the songs I wrote back when I was a teenager and completely remade, re-recorded, and brought them to life the way they were always meant to be heard. It’s packed with raw energy, nostalgia, and pure rock.
Whether you need something to drive to, jam out to, or turn up loud, turn this one up. Give it a stream, save your favorite tracks, and let me know which one hits home!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yjnbt68H1xhqueTxVgNUg #indierock #undergroundmusic #garagerock #alt Instagram @theothersideindierock

Over 30 years ago, my band The Other Side recorded three raw cassette demos in 1992 and 1993. I never gave up on those songs, and at 50, I’ve finally fully re-recorded and electrified them into a brand-new indie rock album, The Kid Who Never Quit. To celebrate, I've released both those original vintage demos and the fully remade modern album on all streaming platforms—a reminder that it's never too late to keep the dream alive and never give up on your art.
Listen to the album here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yjnbt68H1xhqueTxVgNUg?si=8AuOsyEmRNikDCUNRoemjg
or Apple Music
@theothersideindierock Instagram