If U Want (My Love)

I read a book several years ago called Art & Fear about the everyday perils and obstacles of the artmaking process, which I found extended to a philosophy of living as well. There was this idea that the actual “work” of art should be done simply because that is the process of making art. And so, under that influence, I wanted to release smaller collections of songs in pursuit of this idea of just doing “nice work.” Plus, like, I wanted y'all to hear some new tunes. My process of making music has always been diaristic, weaving creation into everyday life and vice versa. The tracks here are among the first I completed after moving from Indianapolis to Austin and have all been played out in a DJ set at some point. I've been DJ'ing more than usual this past year which has lent a nocturnal liveliness that’s captured with this collection. In that spirit, the artwork is an evening picture I took from my backyard of Austin’s famed “violet crown” sky. Detroit house music, Thomas Bangalter's Roulé label, and Lemon Jelly all make spiritual appearances through their influence in this quartet. Tracks for the heads, tracks for the fans, this is the first of an undetermined series to, in the enlightened words of Kleeer, “keep your body workin.” releases July 7, 2023 w&p by fennec mastered by beau at ten eight seven