Streaming Delays NEW SONG!

Jox: Streaming Delays is a musical project which I have planed to start since the summer of 2006. The song writing didn’t take off until the spring of 2007. The spark that ignited the flame called motivation was tragically enough the need of personal recognition. After our break up the girl I had been in a relationship with for a long time changed and evolved socially towards the end of our relationship. I on the other hand lost my confidence completely. My thoughts wandered more and more towards music and song writing. Through my music I could achieve the self image I wanted to project.; a person who spreads joy to people who have none and hope to those who have lost it and the realization that there is a positive future and it is not the end of the world when a relationship ends and when life feels dark. I hope this reflects in the lyrics. Ever since I started playing in a band my singing voice has been the subject of ridicule however always with fun intended. What made me find the self esteem and accept myself as a singer was all the compliments I received from among others Rox on my cover of the 80s one hit wonder artist FR Davids big hit “ Words“
Having a band with Rox is for me a great honour. For one thing she is a wonderful girl with the same take on life as me : there is no point in letting depression engulf you. More importantly she has one of the finest singing voices I have ever heard, its not simply something I’m saying, its true. I still remember when we (after some wine) got together on the summer of 2007 in Gothenburg. We were a large group ,Markus and I ( my band mate from Moonlit Sailor and dear friend) took out our acoustic guitars and started playing Jimmy Eat World Songs. Roxanne started singing with us and I immediately reacted to her voice which was fantastic and enchanting. Also she never hit a tone wrong. A great musical talent!. Without delay I decided to ask her if she wanted to be a part of what would become Streaming Delays. And oh yes , she wanted to!:)
After the decision was made we started discussing the future songs and music in general. I asked Rox to record something of her singing. ( Since we live 200 kilometres away from each other its is difficult to get together and rehearse. ) When I heard Rox version of “Hallelujah” with her singing and playing the piano it was the first time I was so strongly moved by music that I started to cry. Truly I have never felt that feeling before maybe was partly based on the fact that I knew that “ that this singer will be working with me” And oh how pretty is was!
Rox: When Jox asked me if i wanted to be a part of Streaming Delays there was no doubt from my part. I have always wanted to work with music hoping that one day be able to sing in a band. Here was my shot.
Jox is extremely talented. I’m amazed by his ability to write and create music. During our many years as friends I’ve always tried to convince him to write his own music and SING. I really like his voice and I think he should believe more in his own ability. He is not only a talented musician but a wonderful friend. We can talk about everything and he is always there for me. I still remember how he once helped me after a night of too much drinking. He supported me when I couldn’t walk straight. And as I laid my dizzy head to rest he took out his ACOUSTIC guitar (I’m a sucker for anything acoustic) and played some Blink 182 songs for me.
Drunken evenings and personal friendships aside I really think that with hard work and commitment we can make Streaming Delays go somewhere. As Jox says we both share the same outlook on life and want to spread the same type of message. Look on the bright side of life, even when you are feeling down. Quiet frankly I’ m tired of reading on the internet about teenagers who don’t realize that there is a bigger picture to life.
Enough about that lets talk about me! I consider myself being a very positive person. I’ve been singing for many years now but still find it hard to believe that my voice is anything special. Appreciating my own voice and singing is something I have to work with, I am usually very self critical. I still remember being very dissatisfied when I sang I’m okay (Christina Aguilera). Everybody else on the other hand loved it and thought I had an expressional voice. Despite this I love singing and music is a really big part of my life. I don’t go a day without listening to music and find inspiration from other bands and singers. For instance Hayley Williams from Paramore. Now I am ready and excited to start singing in Streaming Delays and who knows maybe even reach the same level of success as some of the bands I listened to .
Thank you for your time, take a paw of the love we're trying to share :) .
Love, Rox & Jox - Streaming Delays.