'Not Invited' is about the process of self discovery and agency, but also a message to those supposedly close to me that wish to regain control over my life. I will try new things, I will take on risks, and I will make mistakes. Avoiding that in the past has only led me down the path of misery, so it stops. Now.more

‘Omens’ is greatly inspired by the work of magnificent Ann Leckie, especially her novel ‘Ancillary Justice’. That book is remarkable for a multitude of reasons; most noticeably, while reading one is constantly forced to confront themselves with their deeply held biases and generalizations - even those that are unconscious. I myself discovered I believe more of these than I was willing to admit. What stayed with me the most though was the ultrarealistic depiction of a struggle with addiction, and the prevailing theme of accepting the world as it is, concentrating only on the aspects that we actually control, and working towards just one main goal, one tiny step at a time. And the omen casting ritual, which I’m not going to spoil, just read the book! It’s eerie how well timed was the moment I came across this novel, as that acceptance and concentration was precisely what I needed to introduce to my life to survive. And I did. Once ensuring my survival stopped being the main concern, I was able to return to making music, finally on my own terms. No playing it safe, because someone might judge me. Those are the sounds I want to make and the stories I want to tell, unfiltered. I also dialed down the self-pity and instead concentrated on hope and positive affirmation. I want to perform this material live and I need it to pull me up, not bring me down. Omens is one of these songs that really does that for me, and I hope it will do so for you too.more