I chose “Same Team” to officially introduce my next album, because it felt like a good bridge between this album and the last. The album surrounds itself around the idea of a partnership between two sides coming to an end, and realizing that sometimes you have no other choice other than to let go. Each song tells a different story, but their origins all lie within the story of “Same Team”.
Each album process is so unique. It felt on the one hand a lot easier this time round, because I knew what to expect and I just enjoyed the process of documenting my emotions. On the other hand, it was pretty brutal going through everything whilst being in lockdown, not being able to go home or go anywhere for that matter. I wanted to escape so I let myself escape within the album. I loved every step of it, though. I didn’t really feel pressure, I just felt relief for still being able to continue what I love, and having the time during lockdown to fully focus on that.
—via Wonderland
The last two years have been challenging for everyone in some way or another. Friends and family were lost, restrictions were enforced for the first time since I’ve been alive, and mental strength had been tested to its limit. S.I.D.E.S. tells my story of how I experienced these past years. It’s a summary of the ups and many downs, the psychological challenges I faced, and somehow realizing that there will always be another side to the story – the question is just how and when do you get there.
—via XS Noize
Yes, Apple Music features an animated artwork for this release.