Smoke, Salt & Sorrow - Upcoming New Album
Smoke, Salt & Sorrow - Upcoming New Album
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Smoke, Salt & Sorrow is a sculpted body of emotional work—slow in spirit, but pulsing with moments of movement.
This isn’t an album made for the crowd—it’s made for those private hours when everything softens, or stings, or settles into clarity.
Born from stillness and shaped by introspection, this album moves between ambient ballads and downtempo rhythms, from high-gloss sorrow to soft, shimmering groove.
Tracks like “So Sad,” “Give You All of Me,” “Vision,” and “We Are Stars Still Spinning” bring a sense of melodic release—progressive, flowing, and body-aware.
Others, like “Introverted” or “Unstolen,” live in the hush between breaths.
Lyrically, Smoke, Salt & Sorrow holds weight. These songs weren’t made to please—they were made to process. To remember. To reclaim.
It’s an album about the subtle power of solitude, the ache of emotional labor, the slow return of joy, and the quiet clarity that grief leaves behind.
This is not a break-up record. It’s a breakthrough record.
A soft, spacious offering for anyone who’s had to rebuild themselves without applause.
Some songs ask you to sit still. Others invite you to sway.
This is Smoke, Salt & Sorrow.
And it’s yours now.
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Ebb & Flow: Week One – The Journey Begins
Ebb & Flow: Week One – The Journey Begins
Daily reflections leading to the May 1st release
Some moments hit so hard they leave a mark.
But the worst ones? They always feel like the hardest—until the next one shows up.
This past year brought what felt like the hardest moment of my life.
I say “felt like” because, let’s be real—every super shitty life chapter somehow outdoes the last. I’ve survived a few, but this one hit different. Even now, a year later, there are days where I go to grab something, excited to start a new idea… and then it hits me like a punch in the chest.
“Oh yeah—that thing? That went up in smoke.”
Not metaphorically.
Literally.
Everything I had spent six years building—gone in one night.
And in a weird twist of cosmic timing, that same night I got a call. After more than a year of silence, my family finally told me where my mom was—living in a nursing home out west. I didn’t know it then, but a new kind of loss had already started. Several months later, on the eve of Winter Solstice, she passed.
I had been planning to go see her once she entered palliative care. But as fate would have it, circumstances didn’t align. So instead, I supported my aunt—who made the journey and was there to sit with her, so she wouldn’t leave this realm alone.
Grief does strange things to time. It collapses days, stretches memories, and loops you back to the moment you thought you could outrun. So yeah… I joke about it. Not because it’s funny in the sitcom sense—but because humor has become one of my sacred tools. It’s how I exorcise the weight. I laugh with the pain—not at it. That’s my survival magic.
Ebb & Flow came out of all that. It wasn’t born from a happy place—but it wasn’t born in despair either. It was crafted in the quiet in-between… where the tide isn’t crashing, it’s carrying. A song made not from panic—but presence.
This blog series is part of the same rhythm. For the next 30 days, I’ll be posting a lyric from the song and a reflection on what it means. Because, as a songwriter, I can tell you: no line is “just a line.” Every word carries weight. Every phrase has blood, breath, memory.
Week One is about those early stirrings of hope. That first inhale after the chaos. The feeling of being lifted when you no longer have the energy to rise.
Right now, I’m off work on medical leave—waiting to see a back surgeon. It’s frustrating, but it’s also given me time to work through a backlog of unfinished tracks, and pour love into a new creation: the Sound Arts Coterie Project—a collaborative space for music, emotion, and multidimensional expression.
Thanks for being part of this wave.
See you tomorrow.
🌀
— ESPE
Producer & Songwriter, Sound Arts Coterie Project
Ebb and Flow – New Single Release: May 1, 2025
Ebb and Flow – New Single Release: May 1, 2025
Ebb and Flow – New Single Release: May 1, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our new single, Ebb and Flow, set to drop on May 1, 2025. This track reflects the peaceful rhythm of life’s natural cycles, celebrating the ebb and flow of emotions, experiences, and time.
Inspired by nature’s balance and the beauty found in life's quiet moments, Ebb and Flow carries listeners through gentle waves of sound, creating a sense of calm and reflection. With soothing melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this track reminds us that everything, even our most challenging moments, is part of a greater rhythm. As the title suggests, it’s all about embracing the flow, accepting the ebb, and finding peace in both.
The lyrics of Ebb and Flow capture this essence perfectly:
“Awoke in the arms of a gentle tide,
Waves of calm, where dreams reside,
No rush, just drift on the morning breeze,
A quiet dance in time’s embrace with ease.”
From the fire’s warmth to the soft breeze of the evening, the song brings a sense of grounding and renewal. It’s a reminder that we don’t always need to rush forward—sometimes, the key to finding peace is simply being still and embracing what comes our way.
🎧 Listen to Ebb and Flow on all your favorite platforms starting May 1st!
We can’t wait for you to hear it! Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for its official release.
Stay fabulous and keep riding the waves!
March 27th, 2025 – The day has finally arrived! 🎉 Fashion Police, the first feature single from our upcoming album High Voltage Homos, is officially OUT NOW! 🔥
This track is a campy, fun, high-energy anthem that’s all about strutting your stuff and owning the dance floor. Whether you're in leather, sequins, or your most outrageous outfit, this song will have you dancing like you’ve never danced before. Get ready to turn heads, make bold statements, and embrace your inner diva. 🕺💃
High Voltage Homos is packed with killer tracks that bring the heat and the sass. From Daddy’s Credit Card (Ladies Edition) to Heat No.9, STEAM, and the playful Taps, Blocks & Late Night C*cks, this album is an unfiltered journey through funky beats, catchy hooks, and cheeky lyrics. And of course, don’t forget about High & Horny—because why not? 😉
This album is an electro-pop celebration of all things fabulous, fierce, and fun, and we can’t wait for you to hear it in full. It’s bold, it’s flirty, and it’s sure to get your body moving.
Today, We Set Up Our Website!
It’s a work in progress, but today we’ve officially launched the beginnings of our site! You’ll find details about the songs, listening links, and upcoming releases as we continue to build this space. We’ll also be sharing our blog, where you’ll get a peek into our world, updates on all things SACP, and anything else we feel like sharing. Stay tuned—this site is going to evolve as we do!
Right now, we’re finalizing more sounds in the studio and will be posting our release schedule very very soon! Trust us, you won’t want to miss what’s coming up next.
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