It’s been a while, so I wanted to drop in with some updates and share what I’ve been up to. The last 10 months have been a whirlwind, but I’m finally feeling settled into my new home—and more importantly, into my new dedicated music space. Owning property has come with its fair share of extra responsibilities, but having a cozy, inspiring spot to work on music has made it all worth it.
The space has already proven to be fruitful as I’ve been busy recording new Marsden material, collaborating remotely with The Cancellations, and even building DJ tracks for a new Incubus tribute project. It’s been a productive and exciting time!
New Music on the Horizon
I’m thrilled to share that my new single, “For The Trees,” is officially finished! I’m currently prepping for its release date (coming very soon—just 1-2 months away!). This track is especially 90's grunge with a prog/ballad twist, and I can’t wait for you to hear it.
But that’s not all—I’ve been hard at work finalizing a couple more songs for an upcoming EP. The goal is to have it ready for release this spring, so stay tuned for teasers and more details in the coming weeks.
Adventures with The Cancellations
I also play guitar with a Nashville-based Indie Pop Rock band called The Cancellations — “depression you can dance to.” This year has been incredible with the band. We played a couple of short tours, released some new music, and had a blast creating fun videos along the way. It’s always a rewarding experience, and I love being part of such a dynamic, creative group.
A New Chapter: Are You In?
One of the most exciting things I’ve done recently is launching an Incubus tribute project called Are You In? It’s something I’ve dreamed of doing for years, and it finally came to life this year.
We’ve only played two shows so far, but it’s been an absolute blast. Since we couldn’t find a DJ, I took on the challenge of creating custom DJ scratch tracks. Using YouTube samples, original tracks, and some AI tools, I painstakingly aligned everything to our click tracks. It was a labor of love—and totally worth it! The end result has been incredibly rewarding, and I can’t wait for more shows in the future.
Life Updates and New Year Goals
Outside of music, life has been full and rewarding. I’m excited to say I’ve been seeing someone special for the past six months and it’s been a wonderful journey so far! On the professional side, I took a class for work and used it to pass a tough certification test—the CTS-D. It’s a big deal in the AV industry, so I’m feeling pretty proud (dusts off shoulder).
Life has been busy, and while I’ve tackled a lot of great things, I know I’ve been slow on a few goals I’ve promised in the past. So, in the spirit of the New Year, I want to re-affirm some exciting plans:
- I’ll be launching a Patreon page with awesome prizes and rare goodies.
- New music is on its way, and I’m finding ways to streamline the creative process so I can release music more regularly.
- New merch and fun social media content are also in the works. This year is all about carving out the time necessary for both creativity and business.
Thank you, as always, for your support and for following along on this journey. I’ll be sharing more updates soon, including release dates for “For The Trees” and the EP, so keep an eye out!
