Riley Hodges Music

A cycle of beauty, decay, regeneration. 🌱 🌼

But what about the added layer of mystery, and obscurity?

Clips of flowers are a mix from Huntington Gardens, and around my home.

Collaborate, communicate, listen …

Life just seems so chaotic and stressful these days!

From the news to the internet, what is happening daily feels primed and prioritized toward a feedback loop of stress.

Music is a form of collaboration. Remember Darwin’s “5th” principle 😉 (see last window video for more details).

One of my favorite places to be is at the studio. There’s something about the energy, direction and vibe that feels exhilarating, fresh, and like you’re doing something that matters. But the same time, there doesn’t necessarily have to be any pressure, or standard to achieve. You are creating. And that is the record.

One of the best studios around is in Long Beach!

It’s “great to have great players” and a bonus if they’re fun to hang with. Coffee helps too. 😉 ☕️ 🎸

Jumping into this week with no injuries.

When the wood is about to snap, but you trust the process.

Keep your eyes on the lyrics!

Long Beach Country is an album of many songs and tastes.

Inspired by the landscape, from shoreline to wetlands, and all the oil derricks and characters in between.