Daytime Monsters: A Song for Our Times Armando Heredia’s song “Daytime Monsters,” performed under his pseudonym If We Were A Band, is a powerful commentary on the state of American politics and the dangers of divisive leadership. The song uses the metaphor of “monsters” to represent those who espouse hatred and bigotry, particularly in the […]
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The Ladies at the Station EP (Upcoming Release)
A Symphony of Disillusionment: Deconstructing The Ladies at the Station Armando Heredia, writing as If We Were A Band, crafts The Ladies at the Station EP as a potent reaction to the political landscape of the 2024 election cycle. This article will examine each song within the EP, exploring the writer’s emotional landscape and the […]
The Magnum Opus
A Deep Dive into If We Were A Band’s “The Magnum Opus”: A Collection of Protest Songs for Our Times Armando Heredia, writing under the pseudonym If We Were A Band, offers a powerful collection of seven protest songs in his album “The Magnum Opus”. Inspired by the tumultuous sociopolitical climate of the 2024 election […]
Creedence | The Unraveling
A Musician’s Legacy: Exploring the Emotional Depths of “Creedence” by Armando Heredia “Creedence” tells the fictional story of Able “Gonzo” Gonzales, an aspiring rock musician, and his four children as they navigate the challenges of life in a small West Texas town. The children’s names, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Olivia “Meatloaf,” reflect […]
Articulate: Exploring Art As Faith
Listen to an in-depth review on the Indie Author’s Echo Podcast (11/5/24 at 6am MST) Articulate: Reimagining Scripture and Ministry Through an Artist’s Lens Articulate, by Armando Heredia, offers a compelling exploration of the Bible as an artistic masterpiece, challenging readers to see scripture through an unconventional lens. Heredia argues that artistic expression is deeply […]