my debut single "Afterglow" will be out september 1!
Hi friend,
I'm thrilled to be sending one of the most exciting emails ever: I'm releasing my debut single on September 1!
I started writing "Afterglow" in the middle of the pandemic, stuck at home with nothing better to do than strum to myself on the guitar.
Luckily, I got some other people to work on it with me – and we ended up making not just one, but five songs. More on that to come!
So much love and adoration and awe go to Will Sullivan, guitarist, cellist, and backup singer; Max Barry, drummer; Isabel Furman, bassist; Ben Green, recording engineer, producer, and mixer; Andy Tyler Clarke, mastering engineer; Paolo Debuque, vocal coach; Meghna Nayak, creative director; and Jack Goodman, music consultant, food runner, and gut checker.
If you want to support me as a DIY artist, the best thing you can do right now is stay subscribed to this email list, follow me on Instagram, and get ready for "Afterglow" to be on all streaming platforms on September 1st. Oh, and tell a friend!
With all the gratitude in my heart,
Mindiya
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