I can’t believe it: this lil old blog is four years old today.

I know it’s been a while since I’ve been posting frequently here but it’s been so encouraging to see the ways this blog has evolved.

What started as a way for me to vent about the music that’s been telling the story of my life has experienced so many different versions. This latest version has been the most unexpected. SOUNDSLIKEFEELSLIKE is this place where people from all over the world read my writing and the past writings of my collaborators. And it’s so fucking cool to see that.

Like I never expected THAT many of you to find my post ranting about Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac’s musical genius or THAT many of you checking out my “Songs That Helped Heal My Inner Child” playlist.

Whether you’re reading because you’re on the lookout for new music or something else, just know I’m so glad you’ve stopped by.

This is usually the place where I give a kind of “state of the union” and say what’s on the horizon. But honestly, not much is changing from what’s been happening lately. I currently have space in my life to operate with about a post a month and that’s gonna continue. I decided to do continue with this because I’m feeling like it’s about time I make space to pursue another music-related dream: the undertaking of planning to release my own music next year.

Lately I’ve been breaking through the scary confession of telling everyone because just like the content of this blog, my songs have been incredibly personal. I had started sharing songs every now and then on my personal IG but after a serious talk with my inner teenager earlier this year, I’ve resolved to do the needed work of preparing to release them in some way.

This first collection of songs I plan to release are all united under the theme of situations where I should have voiced my feelings/opinions. I’m still finalizing which songs will be on it, but I can tell you the name of this EP is gonna be I Should Have Said Something Earlier. Why be poetic about it ya know? Lol

Maybe I’ll make a blog post when it’s out so you can listen and tell me if you’ve been in a similar situation. But for now, I’m excited to take this leap of faith next year and really put myself out there — not because I want money or recognition for it, but because it’s important to me that I feed this side of me.

So there ya have it, I’m excited for what next year will bring and don’t you worry, you’ll get to hear the soundtrack to all of that along the way.

Love always,

Kelly