Like many over the past year or so I've had some extra time on my hands. But I won't credit the pandemic for this creative burst since I'm always working on new music. No, I think what really contributed to the development of this EP was relocating and setting up a new work space.

My new dedicated recording studio gave me immediate access to my gear and instruments and really made concentrating on building an EP so much easier. It's still a fairly modest set up but I am no longer confined to working out of a corner in my bedroom.

In the new space I can pick up a guitar or bass, explore a keyboard riff, or bang out a new beat whenever I feel inspired. And that also means that working on songs rather than instrumental music has become almost the norm. And that's been great!

One thing the pandemic did provide was something to write about. In the early months, dealing with lock-downs and quarantines, I started feeling a bit claustrophobic, like I was underwater and stuck in a submarine. And the American political landscape wasn't helping.

Then one day I picked up a guitar and started singing, "I don't wanna die!" Just came out of nowhere but obviously heartfelt. And as the pandemic continued I couldn't believe there didn't seem to be any end in sight. And even today, things are still not looking all that great.

But then really, what does it all mean? We're all just floating around on this beautiful rock we call Earth and when you take time to think about your place in the grand scheme of things it really helps clarify your perspective.

It makes you realize how grateful you should be for what you have, especially if you have a great partner and a great relationship like I do. When the holiday rolled around I wrote a song to let her know how happy I am that we're still sharing our lives together.

Anyway, it's been a really crazy time. I hope you enjoy this music and wish you better days ahead.

Take air.
freemoth