Wrapped up the Idaho chapter of my silly little life this past week and have been thinking a lot about the things we do for love and art. Not sure I make a distinction between the two, when it comes down to it. My motivations are the same with both.

Very proud of the work I made while I was there. And also I am so happy it’s all over. ❤️

“It’s been my experience that nothing triggers this type of toxic masculinity culture more than a gay man who isn’t afraid — and I can’t think of anything I am less afraid of than a bunch of fragile dudes who can’t deal with my existence.” – Yours truly being an absolute F-slur in People Magazine

I wrote SOFTCORE as something of a manifesto to myself about what I will and will not tolerate from men moving forward, as well as how I will or will not allow myself to react to the troubles of life relating to people in general.

The process of creating the album and film was really transformative in that way. It left me with a resolve around staying soft and open to finding love, while also shortening the runway and accommodations I provide for unkindness and indecision.

I went on a date last week — the first since calling off the wedding and flying solo again. It was nice. He was kind. I believe that is the bar now.

Happy 1st birthday to SOFTCORE! We released the single and video on June 5th 2024, followed by the full album and accompanying short film a couple days later.

Thank you to everyone who wrote about it when it came out, and to all of you who bought the vinyl or CD, or have added it to a playlist somewhere along the way. I’m just some gay guy who has been making songs for the past 3 decades and I love that some of you care.

If you have never listened to my music before, start HERE.