Desi Hickman

Q: How do you balance your college classes and your music career?

DESI: I balance my college classes with my music by trying to manage my time. I spend 4-5 hours a day attending classes during the day. Then, in the evening I will work on homework and studying for a couple of hours. To break things up, in the afternoon and in the late evening, I will work on things for my music career.

Q: Who would you love to sing a duet with?

DESI: If I could sing a duet with someone, I would sing it with Jason Aldean. I am a huge fan of his. I love his music, and I believe he is a great songwriter. I enjoy listening to his songs and would be honored to sing a duet with him.

Q: When you have a little free time, what do you like to do?

DESI: In my free time, I like to spend time with my family and my boyfriend. I also enjoy watching a few TV shows, such as “Grey's Anatomy.”

Q: What reality show would you like to be on?

DESI: I would like to be on “Nashville Star” because it would be a great chance for me to showcase my music to leaders in the music industry and hear their opinions.

Q: Where would you go for a dream vacation?

DESI: My dream vacation would be on the beach somewhere. I would want to be able to relax, sleep in, and drink lots of strawberry daiquiris.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

DESI: In 10 years, hopefully, I will have my music showcased to more listeners and achieve a record deal.

Keep up with Desi on her website at www.desihickman.com.

ARTIST UPDATE:

Thadeus Project Releases First Single From New CD

With hit after hit under their belts, Thadeus Project finally released “Ghost of Dawn” from their much anticipated new CD, Keeper of Dreams. Ted and Glenn have another CD full of hits aimed straight for the top.

Q: "Ghost of Dawn" is the first single from your next CD. What is the story behind the song?

TED: For me, it is about being here and then we are gone but we remain in people’s hearts. GLENN: It is about who and what we are, all of us in the face of human existence.

Q: What is the title of your new CD and when will it be released?

TED: It is titled Keeper of Dreams. A release date will be announced soon, so look for it in the first quarter of 2010.

Q: You have a video on your MySpace page for "Ghosts of Dawn." Will more me coming as you release tracks?

TED: Yes, A mastered version of “Ghost of Dawn,” a video interviewing Glenn and I about the songs and a video with a new song called “Holiday Road” from the CD.
GLENN: “Holiday Road” is song written about a feeling Ted and I had while traveling through Thunder Bay area in Ontario, Canada. It is a simple song based on simple feel.

Q: Where did you get the inspiration for the songs on your new CD?

TED: From the things that Glenn and I have seen and experience.
GLENN: Anywhere and everywhere! Songs come like gifts, at different times and different places and under all types of circumstances.

Q: Besides recording your new CD, what else have you been doing?

TED: Playing around Chicago trying new material on people. We have already started another CD to be released later next year.
GLENN: We have been playing gigs around Chicago area and experimenting with new sounds that we will be introducing on future recordings.

Q: Where do you see Thadeus Project in two years?

TED: I want to be playing at special events and concerts all over the world.
GLENN: I see us with a larger fan base and the possibility of doing larger tours.

Visit www.myspace.com/thadeusproject to watch Ted and Glenn’s videos, check on appearance dates and keep up with the band.

TALENTED TEEN:
Bobby Maryan On The Move

Teens seem to be everywhere on the radio these days and the Independent Music Network is proud to have this teen singing sensation Bobby Maryan on our syndicated radio show. With “Run Away,” he is running up our charts, but we caught up with him for a quick interview.

Q: You are a Masters Student at Septien Entertainment Group in Dallas. Please explain to your fans what that involves.

BOBBY: Septien trains and promotes young aspiring artists. It’s run by Linda Septien, who is considered to be one of the top vocal coaches in the country. Several very famous artists got their start at Septien. To enter the “Masters” program, you have to audition and be accepted. We are then required to complete roughly 500 hours of training within a 9-month period. Training includes weekly lessons in voice, piano and/or guitar, songwriting, dance lessons, even acting lessons, attend all sorts of industry seminars, do lots of performances throughout the year, write your own songs and record them in the studio, and tons of other stuff. We take part in creating our promotional packs, too. At the end of the year, we perform in a huge “Showcase” in front a panel of judges who are a group of producers including Disney and Sony executives, and all sorts of industry people looking to promote new talent. It’s pretty intense but really cool.

Q: You have been called “meticulous” in your approach to music. Are you meticulous in other aspects of your life?

BOBBY: I think anyone that knows me would say that I am not meticulous about many other things. LOL However, I am about my music and my performances. I want everything to be just perfect and maybe that’s because it’s my music is what I enjoy most in my life.

Q: At 17, you are still in school, so what are your favorite subjects (besides music) and what are your least favorite subjects?

BOBBY: My favorite subjects are probably English and Latin. They come pretty easy to me. I enjoy writing and it comes fairly easy to me, which is probably why I love to write songs. My least favorite subjects are Math and Physics! I am definitely “right-brained”!

Q: If you could work with one artist, who would it be and why?

BOBBY: I would probably say Thom Yorke of Radiohead. He has absolutely changed the music industry.

Q: Who are you listening to on your iPod?

BOBBY: My iPod is 100% full of music, and every type of music. I’ve always got Led Zeppelin on there and always will. My other favorites right now are Radiohead and the Red Hot Chile Peppers.

Q: What do you do for fun?

BOBBY: My schedule’s pretty full between school and all the demands with my music. I also take acting lessons with a couple of different coaches, which I really enjoy, as I would love to pursue that as well. But, in my spare time, I’m just a regular teenager who loves to hang out with friends and mess around.

Q: Name one place in the world you would love to visit and why?

BOBBY: There are lots of places I want to visit, but I really want to go spend some time in London. I’d actually really love to go live there for a year when I graduate from high school. I am a huge Beatles fan so would enjoy visiting some of the places they used to frequent.

Q: If you could accomplish one thing in the music business, what would it be and why?

BOBBY: Well, my ultimate goal would be to win a Grammy!!! Who wouldn’t? My dream is to be able to do what I love to do and be great at it.

Visit Bobby Maryan at www.bobbymaryan.com.