Bear in mind my Dad passed in 1996 nearly 30 years later and the grief is still there. I’ve done my best to think of it not as something to “get over,” but something I’ve learned to carry. His absence has shaped so much of who I am, and yet his presence still lives on in the the values he passed on

Inspiration can strike from anywhere, and sometimes following a trend can lead to something truly original. It’s all part of the same creative ecosystem, and there’s room for all of us to express ourselves in our own way

This is by no means having a dig at people that do follow trends or are even discovering those genres for the first time
everyone’s musical journey is different, and there’s beauty in exploring new sounds

The best part? There’s always someone out there who needs exactly what you have to offer, just the way you offer it

Trends come and go, but authenticity has a lasting impact. When you play music that reflects your own taste, emotions, and experiences, it resonates in a deeper way even if it doesn’t fit into what’s currently popular

Right now a bunch of comic books, been catching up on arcs that I missed. Is there anything you recommend?