August 2023 Newsletter
Hi everyone!
“Envy” is out today! Find it on all platforms here. I’m incredibly proud of how this song turned out.
If it resonates with you, send it to a friend, add it to a playlist, use it in a video! Even a quick share can help me out a lot.
It’s Bandcamp Friday, so it’s a great day to get one of my new shirts! (Bandcamp doesn’t take a cut today.) (Patrons get 10% off!)
Behind the song…
I have an acquaintance whose career took off on a level most people only dream of. At first I was purely happy for them; I love this person’s work, and it absolutely merits the attention.
It embarrasses me to admit it, but as the accolades piled up, I noticed myself growing resentful. Why couldn’t I be the one to catch a break?
Social media makes it easier than ever to “compare and despair.” Writing this song helped me put those difficult feelings to use.
The song was produced by Josh Frigo, with percussion and drums by Mathias Kunzli. Josh contributed additional drums, some of the backing vocals, banjo, mandolin, and cello.
In case you missed it, check out the music video for Silent Film, directed by Dawn Jones Redstone. Dawn’s video for my song Varied Thrush won Best Music Video in the Oregon Short Film Festival!
I’ll be back next month with news about my next music video and singles. Feel free to write to me! I always love hearing from you.
Love,
Stephan
a.k.a. Sparkbird