Collaborator highlight: Scott Stevens.
@scottmusicspot scores films, runs @EmoteControl.io , has been chased by a mountain lion, and he believes stories don’t have to be massive to be massively impactful. Scott hates getting splinters from woodworking, but loves reclaimed wood. Fun fact: Justin was one of the first drummers Scott played sax with at a real gig in college.🥁🎷
Our track “Expansion of the Self” is available to stream everywhere. Link in bio.
Collaborator highlight: CJ Thomas
@cjthomas_music is a composer and producer based in San Diego, CA. Drawing inspiration from neo-classical, classical, jazz, and film scores, CJ focuses on creating emotive instrumental works that serve as a background for daily life.
Our track “Mirror/Magnify” is available to stream everywhere. Link in bio.
Today is the day! Four years of work culminates in the release of my new record IV. LOVE, the fourth and final part of a concept album inspired by James Baldwin. These records have been personal reflections on the human condition, time, cycles of violence, redemption, and forgiveness. I hope that in some way these instrumental tracks can provide the space for your own reflections on life.
Spotify link in bio.
A four-year musical journey culminates in one week! Here is a thesis about the work I’ve been doing.
The fourth and final record of my concept album, inspired by author and activist James Baldwin, releases Friday, May 17th.
“Mirror/Magnify” is out in the world today! Spotify link jn bio. This song is inspired by a quote by James Baldwin: “The longer I live, the more deeply I learn that love — whether we call it friendship or family or romance — is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other’s light. Gentle work. Steadfast work. Life-saving work in those moments when life and shame and sorrow occlude our own light from our view, but there is still a clear-eyed loving person to beam it back. In our best moments, we are that person for another.”
Featuring @cjthomas_music
The fourth and final record (entitled “IV. LOVE”) of my four-album concept project inspired by author and activist James Baldwin will be released in May. This project has been an expression of reflections on the human condition and our common humanity. The first single will be released two weeks from today, featuring @cjthomas_music Cheers, everyone.
