Every city has it’s dirty, gritty, grimy side. Rarely does Nashville’s show its face; until now!

Courtesy of Adam Foster and his new album, Dirty City, we can take a sonic trip through the real Nashville. The one that embraces life at it flows, unafraid to leave a little dirt here, a stain there, some broken rules in an alleyway, you get the picture.

When the opening to the press release I received for this record inquired,

Is there still more to Nashville than pretty blondes and country bros hustling for a big deal on Music Row or hipsters discussing the best coffee shop on the East Side?

Indeed there is! (And, to be frank, the above list of things are my least favorite aspects of Nashville.)

Welcome to the raw, uncut, underground bluesy-folk-rockin’ sounds of Adam Foster and Dirty City. I hope you enjoy this album as much I have been!

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Adam about the new release, challenges, technology and more.

Full Q&A along with links and music below.

Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) 

I was born and raised in Albany, NY, and I mostly make rock and roll music.  

What led you down this path of music and what motivates you to keep going?

It wasn’t so much that I led myself down the path, moreover it was than something that called me down it.  I was fairly helpless to it’s call-thankfully.  I’m motivated by my love of the work, and the good that music can do.

How is this new release different than previous ones? Were you trying to accomplish anything specific? 

I think this one is a little better than the previous ones.  It was a very challenging experience, but I think we got some great results in the process.  

Name one or two challenges you face as an indie musician in this oversaturated, digital music age? How has technology helped you (since we know it does help)? 

Raising money for projects is always a challenge as an indie musician (or in this case-working with a small label).  But, sometimes necessity is the mother of invention.  Good technology can always be used as a good tool.  The recording process has become a lot cheaper due to the relative affordability of good mics and recording software, etc.  Technology can also be used as a crutch of course, but overall it’s a good thing.  

What was the last song you listened to?

Through this Storm (one of mine) 🙂

Which do you prefer? Vinyl? CDs? MP3s?

They all have their place, but vinyl is my favorite.

How about this one…. Do you prefer Spotify? Apple Music? Bandcamp? Or something else? Why? 

I don’t use any of those services to be honest.  I guess I’m sort of old school.  I like the tactile nature of physical media.  I listen to the radio a lot as well.

Where is the best place to connect with you online and discover more music? 

www.AdamFoster.com

Anything else before we sign off?

Thanks so much for taking the time Joshua.