Life, family, and music.
You love Aaron Espe’s music. It holds deep meaning for you. Several of Aaron’s songs have met you at poignant moments in your life and even helped create poignant moments in your life. But sometimes you wonder––am I truly supporting this music that I love or am I just consuming it? Aaron’s art makes my […]
A Message from Heidi Espe (Aaron’s Wife) Read More »
Since April, I’ve been releasing one single every month. This month’s song is about the people in your life who stick with you unconditionally. Siblings, parents, friendships, spouses, partners, and even (or maybe especially) pets. You can listen to the track and read more about it over on this page. Love, Aaron
New Single Out Today! Read More »
I was inspired by this interview. Paul Anka (he wrote “I Did It My Way” among countless other hits) is 80 years-old, still writing and releasing records. His love for music and life is contagious.
Paul Anka on The Bob Lefsetz Podcast Read More »
I was 15 years-old. My middle-school PE teacher Mrs. Glassmann was having a garage sale. Among clothes and trinkets, I saw this Silvertone acoustic guitar (originally black with a sunburst body). Up until that point I’d been borrowing my grandpa Omer’s guitar. But what kind of grandson (or human, for that matter) doesn’t swiftly return
Last year I started memorizing poetry. Why? Obviously because I want to impress people. Ok, well, no––mainly because I want to keep my brain healthy. I heard a neuroscientist say the best way to do that is to keep learning new things. Why not learn and memorize some of the greatest formed sentences? This one
A Poem I’m Memorizing Read More »
Ok, folks. Here’s where it’s at: I’ve worktaped (recorded iPhone voice memos) all 12 songs. I’m currently wrapping up the demo for “Court Report.” That’s the seventh demo I’ve done. By the way, the process (for me) goes thought to idea, idea to concept, concept to song, song to worktape, worktape to demo, demo to
Update: Northern MN Concept Album Read More »
Picture Day is the day your mom spends the morning helicoptering you, stressing about a strand of hair that won’t lie flat. Then at school, you stand in line while a sweaty photographer tells dad jokes and takes your classmates’ pictures. His camera is the size of a small puppy and he surrounds you with
Picture Day – Demo Read More »
I was walking out to the the studio to send my 3 on THU newsletter. My wife Heidi was baking my favorite muffins. I told her I only had two things to share this week instead of three, and I wasn’t sure what to do. “How about sharing this recipe?” So, without further ado, here’s
Heidi’s Vegan Zucchini Banana Muffins Read More »
If you’ve ever dealt with loss and grief, I recommend the Netflix series After Life. Ricky Gervais deals with the subject head on using Tony, a character who has lost his wife to cancer. I know, it sounds depressing. But, honestly, give it a go––it’s hilarious and comforting. Plus, he’s using a song of mine
Why Ricky Gervais Tweeted Me Read More »
Below is a preview of the concept album to give you a better picture of what I’ve been up to. Let me know which song interests you most! Love,Aaron P.S. Please consider becoming a Bandcamp subscriber to help make this album happen. It’s just three simple steps and takes less than two minutes. Click the
A Concept Album about Northern Minnesota Read More »