I'm a Semi-Finalist in the Unsigned Only Music Competition

My song Rare Bird was chosen out of 5,000 songwriters to be a semi-finalist in this year’s Unsigned Only Music Competition.

https://www.unsignedonly.com

This is a rather prestigious honor, given the nature of the people judging the event, which include Aimee Mann, LeAnn Rimes, Robert Smith (of The Cure), Jill Scott, Chris Curlos of OAR, Arty, Nicholas Petricca from Walk the Moon, Janiva Magness, The Devil Makes Three, Masa Takumi, Sanctus Real, Rodney Atkins, Ruthie Foster, as well as music editors from publications such as Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine, and executives from talent management and consulting. 

Rare Bird was entered into the Folk and Singer-Songwriter category. I’m thankful that some people out there dig my music. I’m appreciative.

This song sent me to the Kerrville Folk Festival again this year and I’m stoked about the connections this tune has helped me to garner this year amongst my peers and music aficionados or fans or whatever might be the best nomenclature for someone who digs my creativity.

An acoustic version of the song is available on the streaming services too, right meow. Here is a link to that: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mikevitale/rare-bird

And the actual recording that I submitted, as well as the one on streaming services, was filmed live in front of a camera. Right here:

WHO IS MIKE VITALE?

I am a storyteller, songwriter, singer, music producer, traveling musician, Jungian dream analyst, all-around curious fellow (Spiritual, Mathematical Historical, Scientific), Taoist, and much much more, based out of Los Angeles, California. I’m constantly releasing new music, in all sorts of different genres. You can listen to me below, on Spotify:

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Silver Lining Now Available for Purchase | Streaming on May 9th 2025

This song is called “Silver Lining.” I wrote it and produced this with my friends. It’s a lot of work making stuff like this. I’m proud of all of our work, and hope that this reaches your eyes and ears in 2025.

It’s available for purchase exclusively on Bandcamp and comes to streaming services Friday May 9th. Link in profile to buy.

Thank you again to everyone who leant their expertise to this song. It meant the world to me. It still does now.

Vocals, Baritone Guitars, and Moog Mini Synthesizer - Mike Vitale

Electric Guitars and Bass - Chris Halopoff

Drums - Frank Reina

Produced by Mike Vitale and Chris Halopoff

Engineered by Mike Vitale, Frank Reina, and Chris Halopoff


Recorded at Studio 333 in Cerritos, CA and at my home studio in Los Angeles, CA.

Purchase it here:

https://mikevitalemusic.bandcamp.com/track/silver-lining

Mixed by Ryan Lipman

Mastered by Mark Alan Miller

Thank you to everyone who has been contributing to my GoFundMe. I don’t have the words, but hope that these will suffice, until I do. We reached $830 in the past day. Wow! I’m so deeply appreciative. You can learn more about this in the link below:

https://gofund.me/f6189a80

WHO IS MIKE VITALE?

I am a storyteller, songwriter, singer, music producer, traveling musician, Jungian dream analyst, all-around curious fellow (Spiritual, Mathematical Historical, Scientific), Taoist, and much much more, based out of Los Angeles, California. I’m constantly releasing new music, in all sorts of different genres. You can listen to me below, on Spotify:

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New GoFundMe Campaign Launched

I am working on raising money for a few efforts, most notably getting to the Kerrville Folk Festival in May. My car needs quite a bit of maintenance revolving around a timing belt, a tensioner, idler pulleys, water pump, serpentine belt, a set of brake pads, and a few other bells and whistles. The cost of parts has gone up on these things as well as the cost of labor. If you feel up to helping out a bit, I would be so honored. I’m also trying to refresh my merchandise as I have sold out of most everything I have, and get caught up on a power bill that is pretty out of control:

https://gofund.me/16929c3a

WHO IS MIKE VITALE?

I am a storyteller, songwriter, singer, music producer, traveling musician, Jungian dream analyst, all-around curious fellow (Spiritual, Mathematical Historical, Scientific), Taoist, and much much more, based out of Los Angeles, California. I’m constantly releasing new music, in all sorts of different genres. You can listen to me below, on Spotify:

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New Music Being Released Every Week

Hey! I just wanted to drop everyone a quick set of thoughts in regards to my plans for 2025. I have been attempting to release a new song to streaming services every week; this endeavor of mine began in February of this year. I don’t exactly know how long this will last. What I can say is that I adore creating music.

I would write out all of the songs that I will be releasing, but since there are so many, I would just be stoked if you pulled open your preferred streaming app from time to time and found something you like.

May this find you all in high spirits. Many blessings and positive vibes to you all!

WHO IS MIKE VITALE?

I am a storyteller, songwriter, singer, music producer, traveling musician, Jungian dream analyst, all-around curious fellow (Spiritual, Mathematical Historical, Scientific), Taoist, and much much more, based out of Los Angeles, California. I’m constantly releasing new music, in all sorts of different genres. You can listen to me below, on Spotify:

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