Bill Selak

In this episode, we’re diving into track five of Rising Decline’s second album, Camden Road. This episode unpacks the complexities of authenticity in education through the song “Happy Face.” I break down the bass lines and share how the joy of performing led me to reflect on the emotional masks we wear—especially in education. From […]

In this episode, we’re diving into track five of Rising Decline’s second album, Camden Road. This episode unpacks the hilarious (and insightful) story behind “I Got Fired from Moondoggies,” written by our singer Brent after—well—you guessed it, getting fired from a surf shop. We’ll talk about the bridge (both the musical kind and the life […]

In this episode, I talk about the creation and meaning behind “Lemonade,” the fourth track from Rising Decline’s second album, Camden Road. I reflect on the heaviness of life and how art, particularly music, serves as a refuge and a means of processing emotions.I discuss the importance of creating art for the sake of expression, […]

In this episode, I dive into the collaborative magic of music and how it transforms into lessons for the classroom. Reflecting on my journey with my punk rock band, Rising Decline, and the newly remixed track “Carousel,” I explore how being present and relying on others—whether in a band or a classroom—creates something greater than […]

In this episode, join me as we dive into the second track of Rising Decline’s unreleased album, Camden Road. Discover the magic of AI in music production as I remix “Picture Framed Candle” using Logic Pro’s stem splitter. This innovative tool allows me to breathe new life into our old punk rock tracks by separating […]