ARCHIVE: MAY 2007 - DECEMBER 2007
> OutSmart Praises Fire Behind Me
POSTED 2 NOVEMBER 2007
Another review comes in, this time from OutSmart Magazine. The publication deems the disc a "fresh collection of originals" and says I succed in infusing "the beat of electronica with stronger lyrics and melodies." See it here.
> MusicDish Reviews the "Crazy Sexy Drama" of Fire Behind Me
POSTED 21 OCTOBER 2007
MusicDish has just posted a great review of Fire Behind Me, calling it "electro pop with a human face" and describing how "the music is fun, light and poppy but with the ever-present techno throb of a beat, of unrest." Read the rave!
> Press Page Updated with More New Coverage
POSTED 15 OCTOBER 2007
I'm continuing to get bits of press here and there, and I decided I had to make sure my press page was up-to-date with everything. Melodic.net discusses the "synthesizer dinner" and the "hard beats served," while Aural Innovations featured "Take Me Away" on one of their internet radio playlists. Check it out.
> Hear the Music for the OperaHUB Fashion Show
POSTED 12 OCTOBER 2007
I'm DJing tonight's OperaHUB Changing Modes Fashion Show, and as part of that, I've remixed four of the opera pieces they're performing, and you can hear them all online now for free! Check them out:
-Puccini's "La Boheme" Remix
-Gounoud's "Faust" Remix
-Mozart's "Zauberflote" Remix (Mash-up with my song "Walk In")
-Verdi's "Dies Irae" Remix
> National Press Begins!
POSTED 4 OCTOBER 2007
After a limited/local launch in the Boston area earlier this year, I've decided to focus hard on a national push for Fire Behind Me, which includes making the CD available at Amazon.com and at select Newbury Comics stores. The target date for the wider release is November, and as part of that I'm starting to show up in more national press. Pitch Perfect Reviews says my music "has backbone and beat" while Aiding & Abetting recommended the album and deemed it "an intoxicating brew." Meanwhile, Muse's Muse has me as a spotlight artist! Check it out.
> I'm DJing and Remixing at "Changing Modes" Fashion Show!
POSTED 4 OCTOBER 2007
The non-profit group OperaHUB is hosting a fundraiser fashion show at Saint on October 12, and they've asked me to remix some of their opera pieces into runway-ready tracks! I'll also be DJing the night. Click here to learn more.
> Neufutur Magazine Review of "Fire Behind Me"
POSTED 2 SEPTEMBER 2007
Neufutur Magazine says Fire Behind Me is "imbued with a current and fresh re-interpretation of what it means to be a dance artist" and says I'm "on a path towards the top of the dance charts." Check out the rave!
> Behind the Scenes
POSTED 16 AUGUST 2007
Things may seem a bit quiet as of late, but some developments are going on behind the scenes right now. Expect to hear more news about my music as we head into fall, including some remixes of "This Machine" now underway. Keep checking back!
> "Fire Behind Me" Out-Sells "Everyone Wants to Feel Something"
POSTED 30 JUNE 2007
In just one month, Fire Behind Me has sold more CDs than the Everyone Wants to Feel Something CD did over the course of eight months! I won't have data on digital sales for a few months due to lags in reporting time, but my hope is that digital sales well tell a similar story. I've got some other interesting numbers too: there have been over 5,000 visits to this website, with 2,000 of those visits coming in the past two months, and I've had over 2,000 profile views and song listens on Myspace.
> "Fire Behind Me" Now Available on iTunes!
POSTED 25 JUNE 2007
Happily coinciding with my CD release party, Fire Behind Me is now available on iTunes. And remember, you can support me on iTunes even if you've already bought the CD -- just write a review or add one of my songs to an iMix! Meanwhile, scroll down to see a new poll to find out what your favorite song of mine is.
> The CD Release Party Was Great!
POSTED 25 JUNE 2007
Thank you to everybody who showed up for my CD release party this past Friday at Shine -- it was a great time, a ton of people showed up, DJ Dena played a bunch of my songs, and a bunch of you bought CDs too! Thanks so much to everybody! Click here to see photos from the night.
> Edge Boston Review of "Fire Behind Me"
POSTED 16 JUNE 2007
Edge Boston calls Fire Behind Me "an audio tour through club land" and says that "Michael has impressively distinguished himself from his heroes." Awesome praise! Check out the review!
> On the Cover of In Newsweekly
POSTED 8 JUNE 2007
I'm on the cover of the June 13, 2007 issue of In Newsweekly, with a nearly full-page color photo on the front section of "IN Nightlife" and an interview about the making of Fire Behind Me. Check it out in print or click here to see it online!
 > "Fire Behind Me" Available Now!
POSTED 28 MAY 2007
My first full-length album, "Fire Behind Me," is now available! You can listen to samples of the 12 tracks on my site here, while a few full tracks are available to stream on my Myspace page. You can also buy it online now for only $10.
> Live at Boston Pride Day at Faneuil Hall on Saturday, June 2
POSTED 15 MAY 2007
I'm performing live for an outdoor show at Faneuil Hall on Saturday, June 2, at 3:45 pm as part of Boston Pride. The show is free, be sure to come by! More...
 > CD Release Party at Shine on Friday, June 22
POSTED 15 MAY 2007
Come join me to celebrate the release of "Fire Behind Me" at a CD Release Party at Shine (located in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA) on Friday, June 22, at 10 pm! Come hear my music in a club setting, and meet other friends and fans. Typically Friday nights at Shine have an $8 cover charge, but add your name to the guest list and you can get in for $5! I'll also have CDs available if you haven't picked up your copy yet. Click here for directions.
 > See Me on Ads on Boston's MBTA Trains
POSTED 15 MAY 2007
I'm one of several faces featured in advertisements for Boston Pride, now appearing on the T subway system! Be on the lookout in May and June. I'm the first face in the top row on the left!
> Welcome to the new Michael Hensley website!
POSTED 15 MAY 2007
To coincide with the relase of my new full-length album, "Fire Behind Me," I've redesigned and relaunched the website to match the artwork, which features the wonderful photography of Dana Mueller. |
