2026 NOTE: My diagnostic situation has changed since I wrote this. See this post and the series of posts starting here for more information. I’ve been reflecting on my creative output over the last year. Yes, we put out an EP and we planned and executed a release event. But as far as writing, which I consider kind of a core aspect of my personality and sense of self, I only wrote about 30 non-EP blog posts, and I don’t think I finished a single… Read More »Spark
2026 NOTE: My diagnostic situation has changed since I wrote this. See this post and the series of posts starting here for more information. I really like Christmas music. It’s probably my favourite (genre-crossing) “genre.” I like the sleigh bells and the half-diminished chords and the general preoccupation with nostalgia. I like the self-indulgent arrangements just on principle. I like that Christmas songs pull at your emotions, especially because, at this time of year I tend to get a little1 overwhelmed and sometimes have the impression… Read More »Christmas Makes Me Cry
2026 NOTE: My diagnostic situation has changed since I wrote this. See this post and the series of posts starting here for more information. Leading up to the show, I had so many things on my mind – more than once I drew the comparison between organizing the show and planning a wedding, and I don’t think I was exaggerating as much as it might have sounded like I was exaggerating. My poor brain was packed full of details, most especially because this was our… Read More »More Room in My Head
2026 NOTE: My diagnostic situation has changed since I wrote this. See this post and the series of posts starting here for more information. (Written mostly on Monday, Oct. 30) I love Hallowe’en. My “favourite holiday” is a bit of a moving target, but Hallowe’en often appears in the crosshairs. (Other contenders include the secular part of Christmas and also whichever one is coming up next.) I hate being scared. I really do. I take no joy in haunted houses, think jump scares are one… Read More »HALLOWE’EN (Or, And now back to your regularly scheduled programming)
Well, Sunday was the night of the EP release event and I have some thoughts. I originally imagined presenting the Good, Bad, and Ugly of it all, but I decided to reframe it this way. The Easy The Difficult The Learning Experiences Finally I (probably) have lots more to say about this topic. If you have questions, ask me! Also, some people have asked if it’s possible to buy the EP. Well, there are no physical copies, but if you don’t have access to one… Read More »EP Release Retrospective
The whole thing is out today! Our entire EP is now available on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, Amazon Music and YouTube Music. We really appreciate any time you’re willing to spend listening to these songs! We worked so hard on them and we’re so proud of the results. We’d also very much appreciate anyone who might consider coming out to the release event Sunday evening! We’ve got a great band and a great opening act and a bunch of great music, and I think it will be fun.… Read More »WHOLEHEARTEDLY
Much of the world advocates dreaming big. You can do anything you want to do. You can be whoever you want to be. Well, my dreams, along the way, and along with my understanding of myself, slipped from Broadway and stadium tours to making a living in the field of music to recording five songs and maybe, someday, a few people might hear them. Reminder that tickets are available here! I wanted to leave one thing behind when I leave.1 Something that says who I was, and maybe reminds someone… Read More »Dream Small
2026 NOTE: My diagnostic situation has changed since I wrote this. See this post and the series of posts starting here for more information. Our second single is now available for listening on the front page of our website, on our YouTube channel, and from major streaming services! Please have a listen and then, should you care to learn more about where the song comes from, come back here and read all about it! High school isn’t easy for anyone, wasn’t easy for me I… Read More »Come Around
May I have your attention, please! On October 22, we will be celebrating the release of our debut EP with a show at LIVE! on Elgin! And I gotta say, I haven’t looked forward to an event this much in a long time. Planning this event has (so far, at least) been a little like planning my graduating recital, a little like planning our wedding, and a little of something else entirely new. With all of the nerves and excitement you would expect from all three. Had… Read More »BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
2026 NOTE: My diagnostic situation has changed since I wrote this. See this post and the series of posts starting here for more information. WHOLEHEARTED – give it all every time I give at allWHOLEHEARTED – wait and see just how easily I fallWHOLEHEARTED – make it clear if you’re never gonna call‘Cause I can’tPretend thatI’m not me – WHOLEHEARTEDLY Welcome to the behind-the-song coverage of our first single! Check out the song on the front page of our website or our YouTube channel (the… Read More »Wholehearted