News, Releases, and Updates.
“Hey, That’s Not Lofi” - Now Streaming Everywhere!
Released on October 28th, 2024. Available on all major streaming platforms.
My latest album is out! This is a very lofi inspired compilation of consisting of twelve tracks built mostly around slow or mid-tempo grooves, muffled pianos, wurlitzers, and soft, jazzy guitar parts. Many of the songs feature traditional lofi aesthetics, such as vinyl crackle and tape saturation, while a few others veer a bit off course with atypical tempos and grooves.
Overall, this was a fantastic project that taught me a lot about mixing, mastering, recording, and production.
Pre-Release Available!
October 2024
For Apple Music users, you can download a pre-release of my new album, “Hey, That’s Not Lofi.”
The album features a lot of Lofi-inspired tracks and production, and this particular song “On the Path” is a very laid back, relaxed track.
“Prove It” (single)
Released September 2024
This was a very exciting release for a few specific reasons: First, it is the first song I mixed and produced completely by myself. Second, Alek had major input on it and arranged all of the percussion parts, which I think gave it a lot of energy. And third, I think it really highlights a transition in my songwriting and recording capabilities.
This song features a lead organ and piano, some background string arrangements, clavinets, and electric keys. Guitars play a relatively small, supporting role in this song, which, for me, is a big developmental marker for my songwriting and recording.
“One Day at a Time” (single)
Released June 2024
After I released “Bandwagon,” I wanted to make something a bit smaller. My goal was to create a functionally different experience: instead of recording an orchestra of electric instruments and harmonies, I recorded one acoustic guitar and sang; instead of retrofitting melodies over pre-written chords, I wrote a melody first and composed the chords around it. “One Day at a Time” was a more traditional songwriting experience.
The subject? One of my favorite video games. The lyrics, chords, melodies, and instruments all pay homage to the music and atmosphere of the game. The album cover, which I drew, has some less than subtle references, too…
“Six in Six”
Released June 2024
I set myself up for a challenge: write and record six songs for six hours straight, all on a live feed. On January 28th, 2024, a Sunday, I streamed from 11am to 5pm without stopping. At 5:01pm, I had six finished songs, fully dressed up with guitars, bass, pianos, organs, percussion, drums, and more. The names of the tracks represent which order they were recorded in.
Where it began.
My first album. Released in 2022.
“Bandwagon” was the album that marked the end of my role as a sideman in other people’s projects. Here, finally, I let myself be in charge. I wrote the songs, I played the instruments, I sang the melodies, I orchestrated the mixing and the production. “Bandwagon” was me, myself, and I at the time, using everything I knew.
The album cover was also my first graphic design project. It helped set the tone for the aesthetics I like: big blocky letters, bright colors, simple graphics, etc.
“Bandwagon” let me develop my style. It was a project that expressed a lot of freedom and confidence— and most importantly, experience.