Indie Rock CDs: William Stenner

   I write music because it is therapeutic for me. Whether Im happy, sad, mad or even just relaxed, there is always a tune that begins to flow in my head. Not only does it flow in my head but I can feel it. If I don't get out the music that is inside of me I start pacing and getting very ancy.
Ever Since I could remember I was always fascinated with how music was made. I used to beat on pots and pans and to my mothers suprise, I was holding a beat.
   In the late 1980's I would hang out with this punk rock band called Side Effects in Whittier, Ca. I was 13 or 14. We tore down a skate board ramp and turned it into a stage so Black Flag could play a backyard party. It was held at family friends house by the name of Creepy Pete.
   I then Joined Ritual in the Early 1990's We released a 5 song demo and played local shows. In 2002 I was one of the founding members of The World Black. We released a full length Cd in 2005. Shortly after that Founder and friend of mine Carl Crandell of Psychoacoustix Records passed away and so did the record label. The state of Florida dissolved the label and that brought an end to The World Black.
   I was a DJ to an internet radio station called Krushradio.com. I was a DJ for about 2 years but called it quits So I could work on my Music.
   I had a few names I went by as a Solo Project. One was The Willie Black, which was a name given from a friend. The other was Faded Jr. which was getting good notariety on the internet but I still could not find the right sound I was looking for.
   Then one day I wrote a song called Your Eye's. It was way different from my earlier writings. Something in me clicked and I knew I had to get it recorded. I contacted Marty Rifkin and he said he could work with my material. I hired him to produce my music and that is what I do today. I decided to just go with my name, William Stenner, Write music and share it with whomever wants to hear it.
   I feel the thing that sets me apart from other bands is my voice. I have been told that my voice is distinct and if anybody knew who I was they would know it was me and not compare me to another singer out there.