AJB Blog

New Song - Your Love Makes Me posted on: 11/01/12 @ 04:01

The newest song from my new project following the Underground Method is called "Your Love Makes Me." I am really excited about this song. Hope it sounds as fun as it was to make. Craig Kempf adds his masterful guitar shredding and Gail Benevente lends some backing vocals as well.... read more »

AJB 2012 !! posted on: 05/01/12 @ 05:01

Jan 1, 2012 kicked off with AJB Model Rachel coming over and doing a shoot to help launch the Fresh New AJB Designs. Rachel is always a total blast to shoot with. Her and G did a great job rocking the new gear. It's all about continuing the growth of... read more »

Happy New Year!!! posted on: 31/12/11 @ 07:12

Truly want to wish everyone that pays attention to AJB a very Happy New Year!! This year was a great year for AJB. So many great things happened this past year and so many great people were involved in helping AJB grow. I am grateful beyond words to those people... read more »

Crazy. Busy. Week. posted on: 15/12/11 @ 04:12

This past week has been awesomely busy. The nutcracker (previous blog about that), releasing/shipping my New CD and also managed to ship out a ton of orders of AJB Clothing. In between that, I created a New T design. The AJB T-Rex. I had been toying around with the idea... read more »

The Nutcracker with Hampton Ballet Theater School posted on: 15/12/11 @ 06:12

I had the luxury of being a performer in the Hampton Ballet Theater School's production of the Nutcracker. The A&G Dance Company has a residency at the school and after discussing it with HBTS owner Sara Jo Strickland, both Gail and I were excited to be guest dancers in the... read more »

Raise the Flag posted on: 05/12/11 @ 04:12

This is the next song off of my newest project. I write songs that are close to my heart and show how I feel and how I see the world. This song is particularly close to my heart because it is a very hard thing to deal with getting picked... read more »

Ruckus - Official Music Video posted on: 16/11/11 @ 03:11

Here is the Official Music Video for "Ruckus." It was an awesome shoot with a lot of awesome people! This is the first song off of my next project. The goal was simply to make a Rad video with people creating cool things, and expressing themselves in cool ways. -AJB... read more »

Hanging with the Kempf Bros... posted on: 09/11/11 @ 04:11

Hung out with Craig and Todd Kempf the other day. Got some really cool video and photos at a really cool location. They are both awesome photographers and it is always fun to capture images with them. These are two of the cool shots that they took (one by each... read more »

AJB - Artwork posted on: 03/11/11 @ 03:11

This is a blog with my art work. Canvas work: oil on canvas and mixed media on canvas, as well as some mixed media on wood pieces that I have created. Some of the art is for sale. Some of the art has been sold. The art that I am... read more »

Model Mortesin @ AJB posted on: 26/10/11 @ 04:10

Model Mortesin stopped by AJB this past weekend and we got some rad images. She was very fun to shoot, along with the wonderful G, as always. Photographer Todd Kempf stopped by as well and got some of his own awesome images. A few of those are on my facebook... read more »

Another New Shoot with Model Rachel posted on: 18/10/11 @ 05:10

As stated in the last blog, when people are cool, the door to AJB is always open. The more people want to be here and be a part of the fun things that go on here the better. Model Rachel Longobardi is becoming a regular at AJB. As always it... read more »

Model Megan McGill @ AJB posted on: 10/10/11 @ 05:10

Model Megan McGill came by AJB and did an awesome shoot. She is wonderful to photograph and a lot of fun to hang around. It was her second time hanging out @ AJB. We like to have cool people come back again and again to hang out and have fun!!... read more »

Ruckus!!! posted on: 03/10/11 @ 05:10

My Newest song is Ruckus. It is the first song from my new project that follows "The Underground Method." It is available on ITunes. Video will be launched soon, and some live performances of it this month. Very exciting things going on at AJB!! Grateful for all the support and... read more »

My Bike and Me ... posted on: 28/09/11 @ 03:09

Anyone that knows my affinity for the movie Rad knows how into BMX I am, and some may know that I was really into it when I was young. I now have a nice new bike and Craig Kempf came out and snapped some cool pics. Of course there will... read more »

The Underground Method - Cassette Form!! posted on: 22/09/11 @ 04:09

The Underground Method has gone to print in limited edition Cassette Form!!! I am super excited to be putting out this album in the form of cassette. I grew up with tapes and to see my album as a cassette is a really cool feeling. It is also a nice... read more »

The AJB Campaign... posted on: 22/09/11 @ 04:09

We have begun the new AJB campaign. We have a team of people helping to build AJB up and spread the word about an independent company and independent art. AJB Swag is heading out all over the world. New limited edition scarves have been made and some cool new designs.... read more »

New ArtWork ... posted on: 22/09/11 @ 03:09

Created some new canvas and other art pieces. The pieces connect to the themes that have been filtering through my music and just connect you a little bit more to my brain. I really am enjoying making these and I am grateful to have had some people buy some of... read more »

The Underground Method - Music Videos posted on: 27/08/11 @ 01:08

The CD and Limited Edition cassette of The Underground Method is going to be released very very soon!! I am very excited about it, and the way it has been put together. The visual aspect of the album has coincided with the release of each song on ITunes and now... read more »

The AJB Underground Method - Art Show - Pics and Video posted on: 14/08/11 @ 01:08

The AJB Underground Method was a great day! It was a really awesome experience to present a full idea and concept and have it come out exactly the way it was envisioned. Some art was sold and so many people that attended had such nice things to say. It truly... read more »

New Images from Greg McMahon posted on: 05/08/11 @ 11:08

These are some medium format film prints from a shoot that I did with Greg McMahon this past week. A couple of these will probably be on display at the AJB art show on Sunday!!! \m/ -ajb ... read more »

Almost Time for the Art Show!! (Another Rachel Shoot too!) posted on: 04/08/11 @ 03:08

I am really excited about the Show on August 7th. It is coming together nicely and the people involved are so awesome! There is going to be a great energy at the show and just a really enjoyable time. It is an event that if you know about it and... read more »

Melodee... posted on: 21/07/11 @ 03:07

I had the opportunity to work with Melodee on a project. I produced and co-wrote her song "The Key." She sent me the lyrics, vocal line and chord progression and I was really excited to contribute in making it a really cool piece of art. She was in NY last... read more »

The AJB Underground Method - Art Show - Art Work posted on: 13/07/11 @ 04:07

These are the canvas paintings that I will be displaying at Underground Method Art show on August 7 in Bridgehampton. I will have other pieces of the art displayed as well, but these are the paintings. I am getting excited about the show. Everyone involved is awesome and the space... read more »

Model Kira @ AJB posted on: 12/07/11 @ 04:07

Kira stopped by AJB and did a shoot. It was awesome! Kira Rocks! A shoot is always fun when the people involved are awesome. Good Energy people make the world a good place. Craig Kempf got some images too. Gail Benevente was part of the fun as well. There are... read more »

AJ Rocking AJB... posted on: 05/07/11 @ 03:07

This pic was sent to me of AJ Mclean from the Backstreet Boys rocking an AJB Scarf!! I think that is pretty Rad! Thanks Lisa! \m/ -ajb ... read more »

Revolution - Official Music Video posted on: 28/06/11 @ 07:06

The Video for Revolution is here. This is the 6th video for the "Underground Method" Project and a great bookend to the first part of the New AJB concept. It is really awesome because it completes the visual/video aspect of what will be presented at the "Underground Method" Art Show... read more »

AJB Interview with Greg McMahon: Part I - III posted on: 27/06/11 @ 04:06

This is part 1 - 4 of an Interview/Documentary by Image Maker Greg McMahon. We sat down and discussed a lot of the cool details of what AJB is and what AJB does. We also discussed how it has happened and been built. -ajb ... read more »

The AJB Underground Method - Art Show posted on: 22/06/11 @ 02:06

August 7,2011 Bridgehampton NY The AJB Underground Method - Art Show I am very excited about this. A fully fleshed out art show to display what AJB is all about and the awesome people involved with it. The Buzz is starting to build. We are starting to get interest from... read more »

Model Rachel @ AJB posted on: 21/06/11 @ 10:06

Model Rachel Longobardi stopped by AJB for a photoshoot. We got some really cool gritty images and it was a lot of fun. Rachel is an original AJB Girl, and it had been almost 4 years since she came by and shot here. It is always a great time when... read more »

Gearing up... posted on: 09/06/11 @ 03:06

This summer is going to be really really fun. Started Dance workshops in Bridgehampton at the Hampton Ballet Theatre School. It is an awesome space, run by an awesome person. The workshops are really cool and I am really excited to develop and push what the A&G Dance Company does... read more »

CooL Shots from Craig Kempf... posted on: 06/06/11 @ 03:06

Just some cool shots from hanging out with Craig Kempf the other night. -ajb Visit CraigKempfPhotography ... read more »

Revolution... posted on: 31/05/11 @ 05:05

My new song is called "Revolution." It is now available on ITunes. Here is the artwork for the single as well as the soundcloud and a preview video with a cool bear. Graphic design by Craig Kempf photography. I sent the song out to few people via facebook and email... read more »

Greg McMahon... posted on: 26/05/11 @ 02:05

The new project has been put forward with a very heavy visual aspect. The visual and video aspect would not be what it is without the help of Greg McMahon. Whether it is video or still photography, Greg is great at capturing and making tremendous images happen. He helps bring... read more »

Model Laura Proudfoot posted on: 24/05/11 @ 05:05

This awesome pic was sent to me from model Laura Proudfoot from California. It is Rad!! Cool people around the world Rock AJB! \m/ -ajb Laura on FB ... read more »

Break These Lies - Official Music Video posted on: 23/05/11 @ 02:05

Break These Lies has officially been released in music video form. I am very very excited about this video. I was really set on creating a really cool visual to capture the song, and to capture the feel of what we do here. Everyone involved is just so awesome and... read more »

New Video Soon!!! posted on: 17/05/11 @ 05:05

Shot the music video for "Break These Lies" this past Sunday. So many awesome people took part in creating something that is going to be really cool. The goal was to get a really cool visual and feel to go along with the feel of the song. I have begun... read more »

Coming Up... posted on: 12/05/11 @ 02:05

Going to be shooting the video for my new song "Break These Lies" this Sunday. Have some Great people confirmed to be a part of it. Awesome people make things awesome! It is going to be a really cool video.. This is a spray paint image I did (it is... read more »

Break These Lies posted on: 10/05/11 @ 04:05

This is the 5th song from my new project. It is available on ITunes!! (The arrow on the soundcloud player takes you right to ITunes). Shooting the video for this song this upcoming weekend with Greg McMahon and some other cool people. The guitars on the track were supplied by... read more »

Red... posted on: 09/05/11 @ 03:05

An impromptu photo shoot happened because I love this color Red! My song "Break These Lies" will be available on ITunes this week. Shooting the music video for the song this weekend. Craig Kempf did the graphic design for the single cover. Greg McMahon will be helping create the visual... read more »

AJB Girls posted on: 06/05/11 @ 03:05

These are some pictures from a shoot with Lauren, Amanda and Taylor. They are the 3 Rad girls that are in the music video for "The Dancer." Craig Kempf was there too taking some awesome pics! (the last 3 of this blog) \m/ -AJB ... read more »

AJB Clothing Videos posted on: 03/05/11 @ 03:05

These are some of the newer AJB Clothing Videos. These are always fun to do and the people involved are always Rad! The AJB Videos are just a glimpse into what we are doing here at AJB. There are 45 AJB Clothing Vids so far, and more to come! \m/... read more »

Model Tara Ryze posted on: 28/04/11 @ 04:04

Just got these awesome pics sent in from model Tara Ryze. This shoot was done in Florida. I absolutely Love Them!! She is Rad! -AJB ... read more »

Craig Kempf \m/ posted on: 27/04/11 @ 05:04

If you have been following what has been going on at AJB with all the new stuff being created, then it is apparent that Craig Kempf has become an integral part of AJB. He has taken hundreds of pictures for our video shoots, rehearsals, AJB Clothing photo shoots, and live... read more »

Break These Lies - Teaser posted on: 26/04/11 @ 04:04

Here is a clip from my New Single. It will be available very soon on ITunes and there will of course be a music video as well. \m/ -AJB ... read more »

Tattoo.. posted on: 25/04/11 @ 11:04

A Rad person in Oklahoma got a tattoo of the AJB Logo!!! Pretty Rad! \m/ -AJB ... read more »

Good Stuff... posted on: 24/04/11 @ 02:04

A Cool Couple of days checking out art in NYC. Checked out Greg McMahon's photo's hanging at Klimat. Walked around and took some cool shots in the city and back at AJB. Made some cool eggs for easter too!! Here are some cool shots from Greg, my 4 AJB eggs... read more »

Some Art.... posted on: 21/04/11 @ 03:04

Just some things I have created lately, when I had a free minute, or while traveling. -AJB ... read more »

Model Britnee Leigh - Photographer Chris Visual posted on: 19/04/11 @ 03:04

Model Britnee Leigh sent over some really really cool images rocking AJB. The shoot was done by photographer Chris Visual. The shoot took place in Florida, and they created a really cool, really colorful representation of AJB and also of what they do as model and photographer. I Love These... read more »

Artist Michael Brown... posted on: 17/04/11 @ 06:04

The extremely talented artist Michael Brown, from Kansas City Missouri, created this drawing based off of an original photograph from photographer Kristen Bokinz. He entitled it: Be the Change...Don't wait for Change. Michael has been following what I do since the good old myspace days, and he had asked if... read more »

Haunted Hacienda - Juanita posted on: 15/04/11 @ 04:04

I had the opportunity to Direct and create the first music video for punk band Haunted Hacienda. They are a true to the roots of punk band and I really dig that. I sat down with lead singer and bass player, Brendon Henry, and he let me know the concept... read more »

Robert Goldberg Photography posted on: 13/04/11 @ 08:04

Robert Goldberg stopped by and did a Rad shoot @AJB. Rob has a really cool style and really good eye. It was a lot of fun shooting with him. Rob is another person that I go back with. I have known him for many many years, as he used to... read more »

JS PhotographyArt posted on: 13/04/11 @ 02:04

I had a chance to do a shoot with JS. He is someone that I have known for a long time, but not in the realm of the art world. Once we realized that we both have something to offer one another, it was a no brainer to get together... read more »

Who Likes Clowns? posted on: 12/04/11 @ 03:04

The past 2 weeks have been really really awesome! A lot of really cool people have been stopping by AJB and doing some fun stuff....including a Clown! The clown is a really cool dude named Brian that I met on the set of the video that I did for the... read more »

Anthem - Official Music Video posted on: 12/04/11 @ 03:04

Anthem has been released in music video form. Very exciting to see the responses from the people who are digging it. It is always a really great thing to put out work into the world and share it with people. I am extremely grateful for all of the people involved.... read more »

Tell Me - Official Music Video posted on: 12/04/11 @ 03:04

This is the Official Video for my 4th song from my new project: "Tell Me" This was the 2nd day of a Great group of people coming together and having a good time creating the visual compliment to one of my songs. This is a straight take Video. I have... read more »

Art is Alive... posted on: 26/03/11 @ 12:03

Art is Alive! ... read more »

The Dancer - Official Music Video posted on: 22/02/11 @ 05:02

The Dancer has been released in music video form. Very exciting to see the responses from the people who are digging it. It is always a really great thing to put out work into the world and share it with people. I am extremely grateful for all of the people... read more »

Anthem is Launched posted on: 31/01/11 @ 03:01

My 3rd single from my new project is Officially Launched! I did not want to sit on this one. Really wanted to get it out, so it comes only one week after the release of "the Dancer." I am so grateful for all of the support that I have been... read more »

The Dancer is Launched posted on: 25/01/11 @ 04:01

My newest single is now available on ITunes. I am really happy about it and excited. Good Things!! To everyone that supports AJB and is a part of AJB: You Rock!! Thank you! -AJB Produced/Written by Adam Baranello Guitars by Craig Kempf Recorded @ AJB Studios (Click on the Album... read more »

New Song Teaser - The Dancer posted on: 05/01/11 @ 03:01

Here is a teaser video for my new song "The Dancer." The song and video will be launched very soon. I am excited to work on this and this new project. Awesome people involved makes it even more fun!! ... read more »

2011 posted on: 02/01/11 @ 03:01

Happy New Year!!! Just a huge thank you to everyone that supports AJB. There will be a lot of work this year, and I am excited to move forward. Extremely grateful for the fact that there are people that pay attention and support what we do. Wishing Everyone a Great... read more »

Padded Room - Video posted on: 15/12/10 @ 05:12

I have completed the video for the first song from my new project. I am very excited about it. It is an awesome thing to have people involved in what I do and help me grow. I am extremely grateful to everyone that is a part of AJB. It is... read more »

New @AJB posted on: 30/11/10 @ 03:11

Moving along, getting a lot of work done. The first song that I am releasing from my new project is called "padded room." It will be released with the music video before the end of the year. I also finished recording "the machine," which is a song that I wrote... read more »

AJB - Moving Forward posted on: 17/11/10 @ 03:11

A lot of change and a lot of new and exciting things are going on with AJB... I have officially begun my new album and new project. In the developing stages of something that has the intention of being big and very special. I am excited and will unveil pieces... read more »

AJB CloThing - The Videos (2) posted on: 19/04/10 @ 02:04

Here are the next 5 installments of the AJB Clothing Videos. These are so much fun to make and the people involved are just awesome!! It is just a nice stamp on what AJB is about. If you like these and want to support AJB, or just want a cool... read more »

AJB CloThing - The Videos posted on: 07/04/10 @ 04:04

This is my AJB Clothing Project. These videos will continue from now on. Here are the first 10 with an added bonus video. These were extremely fun to make and the people involved are a lot of fun to be around. It is just a nice stamp on what AJB... read more »

Be Your Own Hero posted on: 17/03/10 @ 03:03

When you are young you have heroes that you look up to. People that inspire and do things that seem out of this world; that make you stand up and say "I want to be like that." As you get older you realize that they are just normal people like... read more »

Art is Revolution.. posted on: 01/03/10 @ 09:03

I truly believe that art is the way to make a statement. To express yourself. I love art that has something to say. That is honest. Artists that make you feel their purpose and feel their purpose. I know that is what I strive for. I just believe in being... read more »

The Life of AJB... posted on: 26/02/10 @ 05:02

Working, working, working. The lives we lead should be gratifying and full of purpose. Letting go of the fear of life and actually living. Doing what you love. Making people happy. Making yourself happy. Standing up for what is right. I am grateful for the work that I have and... read more »

So Many New Things!!! posted on: 11/02/10 @ 06:02

I am extremely grateful and happy with all the new things that are happening for AJB. I will be performing in NYC on Friday as part of a Unicef event to Benefit Haiti. It is at the Grand Hyatt in Times Square. I am honored to be a part of... read more »

In Times of Need posted on: 24/01/10 @ 02:01

I have received a few comments stating that basically we should not be worrying so much about Haiti when we have so much going on that needs help here. The thing that (some)people seem to be missing is that we can easily do both, and in doing so the entire... read more »

AJB in 2010.. posted on: 18/01/10 @ 06:01

So far the new year has been super Rad! So much is going on and great things are ahead. The year started with a bang with a bunch of meetings and behind the scenes things, which are going to turn out the way they are supposed to. As an artist,... read more »

2010 posted on: 03/01/10 @ 06:01

Happy New Year!! A New Year and a New Decade. AJB is now in its second decade of existence, and it still remains fiercely independent and driven to grow and be successful. Rang in my new year with the premiere of my brand new music video for "Muse" (check it... read more »

Happy Holidays!!!! posted on: 19/12/09 @ 01:12

Just want to wish you all a very happy holiday!! So much has happened this year and AJB has grown in so many ways. I cannot wait to share all the new things with you. Before the new year is over, I will have 2 New Music Videos!! A New... read more »

A Skull Means Love posted on: 09/12/09 @ 05:12

So many Great things have happened this year. AJB has grown in so many ways; so many projects that came to fruition and continue to happen. My new album has been making its way to a lot of peoples' hands around the world. It also has created some controversy. It... read more »

Happy ThanksGiving!!! posted on: 27/11/09 @ 02:11

I am thankful for everyone that continues to support what I do. I am so excited with growing and moving forward. =) ... read more »

Awesome Things - Contests/GiveAways posted on: 15/11/09 @ 04:11

Did an assembly performance yesterday at a School. Such a Great time. Always awesome to perform for people that appreciate what you do. Here is a vid of some of fun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFQ_aP39N8 So I am going to be doing Contests on my site now!!! Free CD giveaways and AJB Clothing... read more »

On the Up posted on: 04/11/09 @ 02:11

The Halloween Show was awesome!! Now gearing up for the rest of the year. Adding a few more designs to AJB Clothing. Working some new things as well. The next music video. Spent time with my brother Matt and recorded some things. It was a lot fun. Just constantly pushing... read more »

Halloween Mode!! posted on: 28/10/09 @ 04:10

Kicking into Halloween Mode. Doing a small show tomorrow at an after school program where my dance company has residency, then teaching some people the Thriller Choreography. Friday is a Bigger Show and workshop to really get into the Thriller thing. I normally don't like to teach other peoples work.... read more »

What to Expect posted on: 23/10/09 @ 02:10

So I will be posting blogs on this site very often. I just feel like writing a little right now about where AJB is and where it is going. The social networking dynamic has changed quite a bit since we launched. Myspace is still the best place for an artist... read more »

It's ALL NEW FOR AJB posted on: 20/10/09 @ 04:10

So many exciting things are happening with AJB. First off my New Album is out and has been making it's way around the world. It really is so cool to send out albums to people that enjoy and support what I do. It is also available in the U.S. on... read more »

New Site!!! posted on: 30/09/09 @ 01:09

So this is the new iteration of AdamBaranello.com I am so happy with it and all of it's capabilities. It is a site that we have spent a long time creating and designer Mike Ledoux has put in so much time and effort to make this thing a powerhouse of... read more »

Latest News

10/12/10 @ 06:12 Make sure you are a part of my Facebook page!!

28/12/10 @ 12:12 "Padded Room" on ITunes!!!

14/01/11 @ 07:01 AJB Clothing is in the New issue of MF Magazine - pgs 57/59

14/01/11 @ 07:01 Interview in WWS Magazine

25/01/11 @ 03:01 "The Dancer" on ITunes!!!

31/01/11 @ 04:01 "Anthem" on ITunes!!!

15/04/11 @ 04:04 Craig Kempf Photography - Great Images!!

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