The 2nd SYML album, The Day My Father Died, will release Feb 3, 2023. I want to say that I can’t believe this album came together the way that it has, but the truth is that I believe and feel all of it. The creative collaborators I once dreamed of working with are now friends. The ways I developed as a musician and songwriter feel natural and honest. This album has 15 songs on it (like the old days?). I wrote most of them before my father died, and recorded the album a few months after he passed. My producer, @phil.ek, had just had a baby when we started working on the record, which made for a special time to be creative together! Working with Phil was exciting, humbling, and memorable. This dude has produced some INSANE records that are beloved by everyone I know. I also had an opportunity to collaborate with musicians like Guy Garvey of @elbowofficial , @sarawatkins, @charlotteslawrence, and @ilovelucius. The music they create is beautiful, unique, and I feel fortunate that we now have songs together. Again, I want to say I can’t believe it’s happened, but it has. Lastly, this 15 song monster deserves a big double vinyl paired with some beautiful artwork, so that’s what we did. Thanks to @alexjohnalvarez, The Day My Father Died has a face, and you can pre-order the vinyl from my store (www.symlmusic.store). I'll be signing the first 1000 copies.