Through the Smoke We See Each Other

August 14, 2023

I read two fabulous books recently, the kind that are rewiring connections. The first is Quiet by Susan Cain. A missive on the power of introverts, it gave...

LILI Reissue Out ✨Today✨

May 2, 2023

Friends, this is a short one because, well, it's the evening where I am, and I try very hard not to write emails in the evenings. But tomorrow is another day...

"Lili" Reissue + Washington, DC

April 19, 2023

Dear ones, I'm delighted to let you know that I'm reissuing my 2020 album Lili! Read on for some backstory and details on that, as well as information about...

Piano Day this Wednesday

March 27, 2023

Hi softies! This email is a reminder about a very dear-to-me show coming up this Wednesday, March 29 in Troy, NY at the Troy Music Hall. Wednesday, March 29...

March Shows in Albany + Troy

March 8, 2023

Dear ones, this is a quick note to let you know about two upcoming shows in Albany and Troy (at College of St. Rose and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall) that...

Upcoming Shows + VINYL + ♥

February 15, 2023

In Our Softening 12" vinyl records are finally here! This physical artifact was put into pre-production last summer and to finally hold it in my two hands...

See you soon, NYC + new year thoughts

January 17, 2023

I'm 17 days late, but it's a new year: a helpful time, if artificially constructed, for reflection on our small, beautiful lives. Feel free to skip down for...

Upcoming Shows + Bandcamp Friday + Sam's Album!

December 2, 2022

Friends, when last I wrote, In Our Softening was just being released out into the wide world. It's been a wild, humbling month since. Thank you for...

IN OUR SOFTENING is out today!

October 21, 2022

IN OUR SOFTENING is out today! Listen and Buy Album Bio "Vastek artfully creates a space that is vulnerable, exquisitely performed, and sensitive..." - I...

'In Our Softening' is out this Friday + Release Show in Troy

October 17, 2022

Hello all, In Our Softening is almost here! The album is out this Friday on Bandcamp where you can buy a high-res digital download and CD (remember those?),...

'The Seas That Made Us' video out TODAY

September 30, 2022

Good morning dear ones, I am overjoyed (and a little overwhelmed) to share with you my new music video for The Seas That Made Us, out today! Please enjoy and...

'After Stardust' single and video out TODAY

September 9, 2022

Good morning friends. For those who missed my last email, or who are new to this newsletter space, or who were in the back row and just want to hear it again...

A concert in Virginia

August 30, 2022

Friends, I am blown away by the support you've already shown for my forthcoming album! Thank you for your kind comments, your pre-orders, and all your love....