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The Silence Between The Notes

Life isn't a movie jump-cut. There is a whole lifetime between the young musician on the tape and the man releasing it today. A story of loss, logic, and the long road back to the music.

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Why Start With a 30-Year-Old Song?

Many have asked why I'd start with a '95 track when I have new songs ready. The answer is simple: "The Goddess of Love" is the prologue to the entire story. It's the key that unlocks the whole vault. Read more on why this 30-year-old song was the only place to start...

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The Luddite Manifesto

Why I Fought the Algorithm. As a software engineer returning to music, my manifesto is simple: human craft must always prevail over digital noise. I detail my rules for using AI as an enabler—not a master—to build an intentional fanbase, not just feed the machine.

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The 30-Year Debut

What happens to a dream deferred for three decades? In 1995, I recorded a dance-rock track full of youthful ambition and then walked away from music. Now, I'm back, and I'm starting by opening the vault. Was this 90s anthem worth the 30-year wait? You be the judge...

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The Anatomy of a Resurrection

In 1995, the dream was simple: record a song, get signed. In 2025, the reality is very different. Discover the true story of how a debut single traveled from a magnetic tape in a dusty box to your Spotify playlist after a 30-year delay.

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The Ghost in the Machine

Can AI genuinely contribute to art, or does it just diminish it? With my new music video blending 1995 authenticity with 2025 technology, I explore the fine line. I believe AI needs a human soul. Learn why the input—not just the output—defines art in the age of generative AI...

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