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"a talented Toronto-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer"

In describing his music, Toronto-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer Jon Mychal had this to say: “I’ve referred to it as the ‘love child’ of my favourite Brit-esque Space Rock, Alt. Rock and Classic Rock – with a splash of Power Pop and early New Wave… all the good stuff I was fortunate enough to have grown up with, really. It just comes naturally… I’ve always been drawn to quirky or theatrical artists — moody, melodic, (and) lyrically compelling songs… those elements combined are the complete package, I’d say, so everything I do is informed by that.”

Favourite colour?

Purple.

The Beatles or The Stones?

Both.

What do you think of the statement "It's all been done before."?

At this point, I'd have to say I'm inclined to agree. It used to be that artists in varying genres would be inspired by each other's works, and thus motivated to strive to achieve their own unique 'voice' -- a "passing of the torch" so to speak. To openly steal someone else's ideas was frowned upon. For quite some time now, we've been in an era of out and out "knock offs", whether it be visual art, film, fashion or music. In many cases, they all convene -- take a song and it's video by a "new" band like The Sheepdogs: Grainy footage designed to mimic the early 70s, shaggy hair and beards, bell bottom pants and Gibson semi-hollow body guitars. To quote Daniel Lanois: "You can go to the Thrift shop and wear the trousers, but I'm not convinced.". Neither am I. There's no indication bands like that have even tried to be original. What's that all about?? People seem only too willing to consume the same products over and over again.