Hello everyone,
I was going to post this when I got to 25,000 listeners but got distracted. But just to say: absolutely bonkers numbers coming out of Spotify recently, reflecting some things that have been happening quietly with some of the Chinese streaming services since Out of Season came out in 2023.
And to think I trundled along for so many years with 150 or 200 listeners! This is insanity…
I do, of course, have a special place in my heart for those who were there from the start, and of course, all of this comes with caveats: Spotify is evil, these numbers will probably dip once I slip down whatever playlists I've landed on etc etc.
And yet. There's been a noticeable uptick in people reaching out, inboxing, asking about songs, sharing their own experiences, and those have been some beautiful messages to receive and experiences to read about. Thank you so much for all those, and please keep them coming!
It strikes me (this is not an original thought!) that these pieces I put together, largely in bedrooms or home studios, have travelled further than I have or ever will... it's awesome.
I've no idea who all these people are, but if any of you happen to check this website from time to time, and see this, thank you: you're all welcome here, and I'm grateful to you for lending me your ears!
With deepest gratitude…
Daniel