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Magick - 3 songs from me and @_reeveh, with artwork by @be3el, out now everywhere.Recorded with existential urgency between 2 of many extended hospital stays in the fall of 2024.At the time, I was fully convinced this would be a posthumous release.2 years later, I’m still around to write this long ass instagram post.Unfortunately, I pour my heart out into this shit every single time.Wring that old bag out like a wet sock and hit record.I can’t help it, I’ve tried.It’s exhausting, it’s thankless, it’s embarrassing, it’s beautiful, it’s mine.Now it’s yours, too.Thank u ily

Lyrics:

-Rooster-

The birds of my youth have gone, gone, gone
The birds of my youth have flown away
The birds of my youth have gone, gone, gone
There’s just an ever-present mourning dove
The birds of my youth have flown away

Future brighter than a robin’s egg
Future b-

Dead silence, personal violence
Shooting up from the mire, lilies and violets
Droning sirens, aquamarine sky tint
Life flashed before my eyes, I saw nothing
Fade to black

-Magick-

The in between thunder and lightning
I’m standing firmly in the static
Rolling clouds over the prairie
I wish that you could feel the magic
I still remember when you had it
I’m holding out, but what do I know ?
A desperation in my voice now
What will it take for you to hear me out, though ?

I wish that you could feel the magic
(It’d be funny if it wasn’t tragic)

The in between thunder and lightning
I measure distance with my heart
I’m standing firmly in the static
The weighting is the worst part
Rolling clouds over the prairie
I watch them fall apart
My only weapon is indifference
It isn’t much but it’s a start

I wish that you could feel the magic :’(

-Shine-

I feel my spine giving in
It feels so good to give
I feel so good within
I feel so good for him, okay
No, I wouldn’t have it any other way, okay
No, I wouldn’t have it any other way

It’s a privilege just to play it safe
If I get it imma give it all away

Trade away the shame, oh
Take the pain away, oh
Shine, don’t fade away, no
Such a beautiful face, let it show

+ Produced, mixed, mastered by @_reeveh
Vocals written and recorded by jackolis

New single ‘The Invisible String Tethering Us Together Is Pulled Taut, It Knows You’re Far’ out now everywhere - cover art by @owwi_my_pilot one of the most kind-hearted, lyrical, and deeply, effortlessly true artists I’ve ever had the pleasure of talking to on the phone about the unsung intricacies of the Poughkeepsie train station - written, recorded, produced, performed, mixed, mastered, etc. by yours truly in a trailer outside of Hinckley, MN last year - sincerity forever - thank u ily

Lyrics:

I’ll carve a sigil in the willow, riverside
And light a candle in the hope that we survive
We need a miracle, I’ll summon the divine
God, give me anything
I’m desperate for a sign
Ahhhhhhh

How can I get your heart closer to mine ?

What do you want from me ?
I’ll give it to you, twice
Our song’s the subtle click of you batting your eyes
The one that never ends -
At risk of sounding trite
I’m yours forever but forever’s flying by

How can I get your heart closer to mine ?

Waxwing, a gentle moment, my whole heart (in a different way…), my own private Iowa - out on all platforms - I’ve been sitting on this one for a few years - little secret, like an anklet.Quietly mine.That’s kind of my whole thing.And things take time when u do ‘em right.Or something… The fact is I only care about the feeling.And it feels right-now.Anyway -

Vocals, mix, master by me - sampled the guitar from something I’ve since forgotten… I think it was a free for profit The Kid Laroi type beat - anyway - artwork painted by yours truly

Thank u love u see u soon

Lyrics:

Build a beach shrine
Write an aria
I’m in the butterfly meadow
Where have u been ?
Walk the Jeffers petroglyphs
Order one shot with lunch
I’m at forget-me-not pond
Where have u been ?
Flight of the waxwing
I still made it but I took my time
I’m at the end of the line
And where have u been ?
Steal this sentiment, oh
Nothing is ever really mine to hold :(
Stolen symbols / Stolen symbols
Stolen symbols / Watch them go

Waxwing, a gentle moment, my whole heart (in a different way…), my own private Iowa - out on all platforms - I’ve been sitting on this one for a few years - little secret, like an anklet.Quietly mine.That’s kind of my whole thing.And things take time when u do ‘em right.Or something… The fact is I only care about the feeling.And it feels right-now.Anyway -

Vocals, mix, master by me - sampled the guitar from something I’ve since forgotten… I think it was a free for profit The Kid Laroi type beat - anyway - artwork painted by yours truly

Thank u love u see u soon

Lyrics:

Build a beach shrine
Write an aria
I’m in the butterfly meadow
Where have u been ?
Walk the Jeffers petroglyphs
Order one shot with lunch
I’m at forget-me-not pond
Where have u been ?
Flight of the waxwing
I still made it but I took my time
I’m at the end of the line
And where have u been ?
Steal this sentiment, oh
Nothing is ever really mine to hold :(
Stolen symbols / Stolen symbols
Stolen symbols / Watch them go

Waxwing, a gentle moment, my whole heart (in a different way…), my own private Iowa - out on all platforms - I’ve been sitting on this one for a few years - little secret, like an anklet.Quietly mine.That’s kind of my whole thing.And things take time when u do ‘em right.Or something… The fact is I only care about the feeling.And it feels right-now.Anyway -

Vocals, mix, master by me - sampled the guitar from something I’ve since forgotten… I think it was a free for profit The Kid Laroi type beat - anyway - artwork painted by yours truly

Thank u love u see u soon

Lyrics:

Build a beach shrine
Write an aria
I’m in the butterfly meadow
Where have u been ?
Walk the Jeffers petroglyphs
Order one shot with lunch
I’m at forget-me-not pond
Where have u been ?
Flight of the waxwing
I still made it but I took my time
I’m at the end of the line
And where have u been ?
Steal this sentiment, oh
Nothing is ever really mine to hold :(
Stolen symbols / Stolen symbols
Stolen symbols / Watch them go

Trailmix (album) by @nno4raa is out now on all platforms.I’m making noises for 3 minutes on track 7 ‘Mana Sirds (Citā Veidā)’ singin my achy breaky heart out.I wrote this song in Riga initially, then I rewrote it 50 more times before ultimately going back to the original idea.Kristers mixed and remixed it a million times after that, before going back to the first mix because I’m a psycho and everything has to be perfect.I don’t often feel lucky, but today I’m feeling super lucky (and very grateful) to be a small part of the debut album from one of my favorite artists (and people) in the whole world.It’s not just me, I’m in good company.This guy can do it all mann, it’s frustrating.Check it out ily

Lyrics:

Steady progress
Trudging through the darkness
To my knowledge
Everything is haunted
Show me loveee
Prove how wrong I’ve been about this
Disarm me
I want it

Everything I learned
I had to learn the hard way
Left me with no choice
I had a choice to make
I could turn cold
Or I could go the other way
I want to be gentle :(
A warm embrace

Sorrow, sorrow, sorrow
Might come my way
How low ?
So low, so long
Carry the weight

Hatred
Vanished
No malice
Imma do damage >:)
Trauma
Vanquished
A crime of passion
Die slow, dancing

My heart
(In a different way)
(Two hearts, too far apart)

No one ever told me when I was alone
They just thought I’d know better

<3

Trailmix (album) by @nno4raa is out now on all platforms.I’m making noises for 3 minutes on track 7 ‘Mana Sirds (Citā Veidā)’ singin my achy breaky heart out.I wrote this song in Riga initially, then I rewrote it 50 more times before ultimately going back to the original idea.Kristers mixed and remixed it a million times after that, before going back to the first mix because I’m a psycho and everything has to be perfect.I don’t often feel lucky, but today I’m feeling super lucky (and very grateful) to be a small part of the debut album from one of my favorite artists (and people) in the whole world.It’s not just me, I’m in good company.This guy can do it all mann, it’s frustrating.Check it out ily

Lyrics:

Steady progress
Trudging through the darkness
To my knowledge
Everything is haunted
Show me loveee
Prove how wrong I’ve been about this
Disarm me
I want it

Everything I learned
I had to learn the hard way
Left me with no choice
I had a choice to make
I could turn cold
Or I could go the other way
I want to be gentle :(
A warm embrace

Sorrow, sorrow, sorrow
Might come my way
How low ?
So low, so long
Carry the weight

Hatred
Vanished
No malice
Imma do damage >:)
Trauma
Vanquished
A crime of passion
Die slow, dancing

My heart
(In a different way)
(Two hearts, too far apart)

No one ever told me when I was alone
They just thought I’d know better

<3

Trailmix (album) by @nno4raa is out now on all platforms.I’m making noises for 3 minutes on track 7 ‘Mana Sirds (Citā Veidā)’ singin my achy breaky heart out.I wrote this song in Riga initially, then I rewrote it 50 more times before ultimately going back to the original idea.Kristers mixed and remixed it a million times after that, before going back to the first mix because I’m a psycho and everything has to be perfect.I don’t often feel lucky, but today I’m feeling super lucky (and very grateful) to be a small part of the debut album from one of my favorite artists (and people) in the whole world.It’s not just me, I’m in good company.This guy can do it all mann, it’s frustrating.Check it out ily

Lyrics:

Steady progress
Trudging through the darkness
To my knowledge
Everything is haunted
Show me loveee
Prove how wrong I’ve been about this
Disarm me
I want it

Everything I learned
I had to learn the hard way
Left me with no choice
I had a choice to make
I could turn cold
Or I could go the other way
I want to be gentle :(
A warm embrace

Sorrow, sorrow, sorrow
Might come my way
How low ?
So low, so long
Carry the weight

Hatred
Vanished
No malice
Imma do damage >:)
Trauma
Vanquished
A crime of passion
Die slow, dancing

My heart
(In a different way)
(Two hearts, too far apart)

No one ever told me when I was alone
They just thought I’d know better

<3

Trailmix (album) by @nno4raa is out now on all platforms.I’m making noises for 3 minutes on track 7 ‘Mana Sirds (Citā Veidā)’ singin my achy breaky heart out.I wrote this song in Riga initially, then I rewrote it 50 more times before ultimately going back to the original idea.Kristers mixed and remixed it a million times after that, before going back to the first mix because I’m a psycho and everything has to be perfect.I don’t often feel lucky, but today I’m feeling super lucky (and very grateful) to be a small part of the debut album from one of my favorite artists (and people) in the whole world.It’s not just me, I’m in good company.This guy can do it all mann, it’s frustrating.Check it out ily

Lyrics:

Steady progress
Trudging through the darkness
To my knowledge
Everything is haunted
Show me loveee
Prove how wrong I’ve been about this
Disarm me
I want it

Everything I learned
I had to learn the hard way
Left me with no choice
I had a choice to make
I could turn cold
Or I could go the other way
I want to be gentle :(
A warm embrace

Sorrow, sorrow, sorrow
Might come my way
How low ?
So low, so long
Carry the weight

Hatred
Vanished
No malice
Imma do damage >:)
Trauma
Vanquished
A crime of passion
Die slow, dancing

My heart
(In a different way)
(Two hearts, too far apart)

No one ever told me when I was alone
They just thought I’d know better

<3

Trailmix (album) by @nno4raa is out now on all platforms.I’m making noises for 3 minutes on track 7 ‘Mana Sirds (Citā Veidā)’ singin my achy breaky heart out.I wrote this song in Riga initially, then I rewrote it 50 more times before ultimately going back to the original idea.Kristers mixed and remixed it a million times after that, before going back to the first mix because I’m a psycho and everything has to be perfect.I don’t often feel lucky, but today I’m feeling super lucky (and very grateful) to be a small part of the debut album from one of my favorite artists (and people) in the whole world.It’s not just me, I’m in good company.This guy can do it all mann, it’s frustrating.Check it out ily

Lyrics:

Steady progress
Trudging through the darkness
To my knowledge
Everything is haunted
Show me loveee
Prove how wrong I’ve been about this
Disarm me
I want it

Everything I learned
I had to learn the hard way
Left me with no choice
I had a choice to make
I could turn cold
Or I could go the other way
I want to be gentle :(
A warm embrace

Sorrow, sorrow, sorrow
Might come my way
How low ?
So low, so long
Carry the weight

Hatred
Vanished
No malice
Imma do damage >:)
Trauma
Vanquished
A crime of passion
Die slow, dancing

My heart
(In a different way)
(Two hearts, too far apart)

No one ever told me when I was alone
They just thought I’d know better

<3

Trailmix (album) by @nno4raa is out now on all platforms.I’m making noises for 3 minutes on track 7 ‘Mana Sirds (Citā Veidā)’ singin my achy breaky heart out.I wrote this song in Riga initially, then I rewrote it 50 more times before ultimately going back to the original idea.Kristers mixed and remixed it a million times after that, before going back to the first mix because I’m a psycho and everything has to be perfect.I don’t often feel lucky, but today I’m feeling super lucky (and very grateful) to be a small part of the debut album from one of my favorite artists (and people) in the whole world.It’s not just me, I’m in good company.This guy can do it all mann, it’s frustrating.Check it out ily

Lyrics:

Steady progress
Trudging through the darkness
To my knowledge
Everything is haunted
Show me loveee
Prove how wrong I’ve been about this
Disarm me
I want it

Everything I learned
I had to learn the hard way
Left me with no choice
I had a choice to make
I could turn cold
Or I could go the other way
I want to be gentle :(
A warm embrace

Sorrow, sorrow, sorrow
Might come my way
How low ?
So low, so long
Carry the weight

Hatred
Vanished
No malice
Imma do damage >:)
Trauma
Vanquished
A crime of passion
Die slow, dancing

My heart
(In a different way)
(Two hearts, too far apart)

No one ever told me when I was alone
They just thought I’d know better

<3

brother’s keeper