Chicago native Sacha Mullin is an accomplished singer-songwriter known for his hypnotic live performances, powerful original songs, and wide vocal range.
“Casino Wilderness Period is a thrilling journey that won’t let go of your interest.”
Sacha Mullin’s newest album, “Casino Wilderness Period,” is an ode to the limitless potential of music. This new album is nothing short of a musical trip, flawlessly integrating jazz, rock, R&B, and singer-songwriter components, while exhibiting scholarly lyricism, sumptuous harmonies, and mesmerising melodies. The opening chords of “Casino Wilderness Period” usher us into a fascinating auditory environment. The lyrics of “Casino Wilderness Period” are a hidden gem that will keep the listener interested and involved. In the first single, “Arranging Flowers,” Sacha Mullin’s yearning and dramatic voice melts over rhythmic beating drums, stunning keyboards, and driving strings. After the first burst of energy in the first song, “Waves” provides a little respite until the intensity returns in, well, waves. The album’s special mentions, “Thanks,” “Margaret,” and “Telepathy,” continue to stir up controversy, notably the latter track’s refreshing deviation into a more blues-like sound, which serves to highlight Sacha’s versatility as a composer. To round up the record, “Window Out” has a lot of angelic vocals over a piano-driven ballad.
The high praise given to “Casino Wilderness Period” is well justified, and I eagerly await what more Sacha Mullin has in store for us. Make sure to keep an eye out, and check out the muse here:
We had a chance to have a little chat with the artist and here’s how it went:
1. Can you discuss the importance of authenticity in your music and your connection with the audience?
A. Music to me is another therapeutic outlet, similar to painting, photography, and other artistic mediums.. In this context, it is all intensely personal. I don’t actually think much about an audience… which is why there isn’t much of one, lol… I’m really bad at networking and putting myself out there and honestly don’t really have much interest or motivation to do so… I make it for me and whoever is into it, well that’s cool too…
2. How do you manage the balance between personal life and the demands of a music career?
I make and release music as a hobby and extension to all of the art I make (gallery shows, exhibits, publications, etc..) This “art project also collectively spans all the releases from this year and will continue thru next year, atleast… at some point I will likely move on to other projects. Nothing is forced…. I’m able tohave all this freedom and peace of mind with my art because my primary career is actually thriving within mental health and the specialized field of applied behavior analysis.
3. Can you share a piece of advice or wisdom that has had a significant impact on your musical journey?
My best friend who passed recently, Eric Barnes, is quoted as saying “Your worst day could be someone’s best day.” He had an amazing ability to light up a room so brightly with his humor and attitude. His energy was equally as inspiring as it was contagious.
4. What is your perspective on the role of social media in promoting and connecting with your audience?
Social media is cool, tho admittedly it’s not really my favorite thing. I’m just not really motivated to hustle and push myself onto other people and strangers for attention.
5. Can you discuss the influence of cultural or regional elements in your music?
Sure – During the last few releases I started experimenting with heavier low end and pulsating bass elements that could probably be traced back to southeastern US hip hop/trap elements, as I’m from the Atlanta area. In the same breath I don’t really consider any of it to be hip hop or rap music so it kind of ends there.. other elements could possibly extend towards my middle eastern/Iranian heritage- Many of the samples and field recordings feature my children discussing things that likely represent or symbolize elements of life in a sub rural environment.. as well as different field recordings of nature that exists within a relatively tight proximity.
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