There’s a certain magic in digging through old tapes — and for emerging artist BwanaAlive, that magic became music. While upgrading his studio gear one afternoon, he stumbled on a forgotten reel-to-reel tape from years ago. “Upon listening to the content,” he says, “I realized it had a chord progression I had forgotten.” That long-lost idea would eventually become the heart of his newest single, “Search of the Lost Chord”, a track that bridges memory, evolution, and sound.
It’s a fitting metaphor for BwanaAlive’s entire artistic journey: a constant layering of the past and present. Raised on analog equipment but never afraid to embrace new tech, he’s spent years crafting a studio sound that’s both classic and deeply immersive. His music blends rock and pop with a positive feel, anchored by what he calls a “wall of sound” — a sonic experience built from instruments with contrasting audio spectrums, blended in full stereo separation. It’s big. It’s textured. And it’s all him.
Literally, all him. From songwriting to production to engineering, BwanaAlive is a one-man band in every sense. “Everything on all projects is accomplished by myself,” he shares, noting that he wears every creative hat in the process — concept, melody, lyrics, mixing, and final output. That DIY spirit may sound exhausting, but for BwanaAlive, it’s freeing. It allows him to shape music without compromise, chasing the sound that feels most true to the story he’s telling.
His biggest challenge? Finding that story in the noise. “When one song is not jelling after recording a number of tracks,” he says, “I’ll move to another project and then come back with a fresh approach.” It’s a fluid process, always in motion — a rhythm that mirrors life more than any rigid structure ever could. That adaptability is part of what makes his sound so layered yet accessible. It’s music made for headphones, where you can feel every nuance.
With two more songs currently in the works and “Search of the Lost Chord” streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms, BwanaAlive is leaning into his creative momentum. He knows this is a long game. “I’ll continue to give my best effort for all my songs,” he says. “And hope that the results are appreciated.”
For fans just tuning in, now is the perfect time to start listening — because the chords BwanaAlive is uncovering aren’t just musical. They’re personal, persistent, and absolutely worth the search.