In this interview spotlight, I chat with songwriter Glenn Shayne about his music, the challenges, the 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’m originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I’m living in Central, Florida. The style of music is different for each lyric sheet. It can be a ballad, POP, POP/ROCK, ROCK, R&B, Blues.

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

I’ve always been a writer of lyric sheets. I have an opportunity to have music written to my lyric sheets, through different collaborators.

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

All of my releases are unique. Whatever comes out, comes out.

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)?

How to get a constant flow of listeners. To grow your brand.

What was the last song you listened to?

All Tied Up Featuring SongCat one of my originals.

Which do you prefer? Vinyl? CDs? MP3s?

All of my songs are in MP3’S, but I like CD’S and vinyl.

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

I’m on all of the streaming services. I get most of my listeners from Spotify and Pandora Radio.

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

I’m on FaceBook, Spotify, Pandora Radio, N1M.com, Soundcloud. Along with all of the streaming services.

Anything else before we sign off?

We take our time to do each song. I hope that everyone hears the difference in our work.