Новости за 29.11.2023

Having collaborated with two of my very good, musical friends this month on two distinct songs, I assumed that would be the end of my musical inspiration, at least until 2024. But, then I was on Threads, and happened upon the account of singer-songwriter janapochop. Cut to the chase, here’s my new song – Like … Continue reading "Like a flame to a moth – a song"

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