On That Note

Today's guest is an incredibly talented singer songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Vancouver!His newest song, Light Speed comes actually comes out tomorrow!We discuss his musical influences, challenging himself to write 50 songs in 50 days, and what it was like having a brief stint in the infamous cult, NXIVMPlease welcome, Jon Bryant!@jonbryant@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Today's guest is a very talented friend of mine who writes and records indie rock tunes in his hometown in Southern California!Make sure to check out his newest single, "Peace in Paradise" and be on the lookout for a few more of his tracks coming out over the next few months!We discuss his songwriting process, his journey from recording on an old Tascam 8 track to recording in a full on studio, and how learning certain musical skills can subconsciously translate into other areas of creativity! Please welcome my friend, Tyler Indigo@tylerindigo@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Based in Los Angeles, today's guest is an electronic music producer who just released his debut EP on his very own music label called 'Understated'!We discuss his production techniques, the power of collaboration, and his experiences running a label!Please welcome, Monsieur Frazier!@monsieurfrazier@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooove!

Today's guest is a wildly talented singer songwriter and producer based out of New York City!Following last EP, "Amnesia USA", his newest single, "Hypno" uses chorus-y guitars and beautiful synth swells to create an atmospheric, yet poppy experience.We discuss his songwriting process, playing a show with Porches, and his advice for artists when it comes to creating awesome music videos!Please welcome, Liam Benzvi!@liambenzvi@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooooove!

Todays guest is a singer songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Nashville! Discovered on Spotifys Fresh Finds: Indie playlist, his newest single, "I Surrender" is a powerful love song with a beautifully unconventional song structure.We discuss his creative production techniques, the evolution of his sound over the years, and what it's like working for Black River Publishing! Please welcome, Blake Ruby!@rakebluby@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Today's guest is a wildly talented, indie-pop singer songwriter and producer based in Brooklyn, New York! You may also know her as a member of the psych-rock outfit Quilt! Check out her debut album, 'Cherry' out now on all streaming platforms!We discuss her new approach to songwriting on her new solo album, exploring the world of synth pop, and what it was like playing on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series!Please welcome, Anna Fox Rochinski!@anna__fox@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Today's guest joins me all the way from the Netherlands!He's an incredibly talented singer songwriter-multi-instrumentalist and producer who's new single, "We Should" is out now on all streaming platforms!We discuss his recording process, communication between your 'listener' and 'creator' brain, and embracing failure as a tool for growth!Please welcome, Calundé!Like & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!@calunde_@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcast

Today's guest is an indie pop / prog folk singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in my hometown of Atlanta!He's released 6 new singles AND an EP in 2021 already.Make sure to check out his two newest tunes, You Just Be You and Do or Die out now on all streaming platforms!We discuss his songwriting process, the art of syncopation, and advice for artists who struggle with releasing their first project.Please welcome, Klark Sound!@klark_sound@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Today's guest is a talented singer songwriter and producer based in London! I discovered his newest song, "What Are You Waiting For?" on Spotify's Fresh Finds: Indie playlist and I can't stop listening to it! We discuss his songwriting process, what it was like collaborating for the first time, and how to overcome your anxiety surrounding releasing your first project!Please welcome, props!@propssongs@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Today's guest grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia before relocating to Nashville to pursue a career in songwriting! Her newest indie-pop EP, "Translucent Beauty" is out now on all streaming platforms! We discuss her songwriting process, the music scene in Nashville, and the importance of trusting your intuition!Please welcome, Maria Crawford AKA Wilby!@parkerwierling@wilbyyymusic@onthatnote_podcast

Based in Minneapolis, MN, today's guest blends elements of dark pop, trap, and gothic to create a truly unique sound. Check out his newest album, 'Symbolica' is out now on all streaming platforms!We discuss his killer production techniques, setting a piano on fire for his 'Aliens' music video, and which Frank Ocean album is the best of all time.Please welcome, Jonny Darko!@parkerwierling@hi_im_jonnydarko@onthatnote_podcast

Comprised of sisters Kenzie and Bailee Eaglin, today's guest is an awesome pop-rock duo based in Denton, Texas.Sounding straight out of an early 2000's hit coming-of-age movie, their debut EP is full of summer bops and feel good vibes!We discuss their songwriting style, working with grammy-award winning drummer McKenzie Smith, and why having fun during the creation process is the most important thing you can do!Please welcome, Eaglin!@eaglinmusic@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Today's guest is a talented electronic music producer who's worked with acclaimed acts such as Blackbear, Enrique Iglesias, and T-Pain!His new track featuring Skyler Cocco, "Replay" is the definition of a feel-good summer bop! Make sure to check it out on all streaming platforms now!We discuss his collaboration process, producing music for Nintendo, and why you should always shoot your shot when wanting to work with other talented artists!Please welcome, Rad Cat!@radcat@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcast

Today's guest is a talented art-pop duo based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California!They work virtually as well as carve out time to get together at Tiny Telephone Studios to record catchy, experimental pop music. Check out their album, Dizzy Age out now on all streaming platforms!We discuss their experience recording to tape, their upcoming sophomore album, and their unique origin story!Please welcome, Omar and Nicole from Worthitpurchase!@worthitpurchase@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove! 

Today's guest plays keys and guitar in a neo-soul / indie pop quintet based in Souther California!Make sure to listen to their newest single, "Call Me" feat. Mason and Addison Rice, out now on all streaming platforms!We discuss their experience collaborating virtually for the first time, love for bassists who ONLY play bass, and advice they have for artists trying to find their creative community!Please welcome, Trevor Plume from The Guest Room!@theguestroommusic@trevor_plume@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

We made it to 75 episodes of OTN!!!Today's very special guest was recommended to me by our mutual friend and collaborator, Kevin Basko from Rubber Band Gun.Out now on Earth Libraries Records, his new album, "The Kid" is a beautiful indie-country rock journey! You can check it out on all streaming platforms now!We discuss the San Diego music scene, sitting in on an REO Speedwagon rehearsal, and his experience recording to tape at Historic New Jersey Studios w/ Kevin Basko.Please welcome, Eric Schroeder!@parkerwierling@ericschroeder78@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

With three newly released singles in 2021 already, my next guest is an indie dance duo who works virtually, combining fiery instrumentation with mad production skills to create catchy tunes that are guaranteed to be stuck in your head for days.I discovered their newest single, "Break" on Spotify's fresh finds playlist!We discuss how to get on editorial playlists, the pros and cons of working virtually, and what traits to look for in a collaborative partner!Please welcome, Aaron Black and Des Martin from Popcoin!@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcast@aaronblackmusic@therealdesmartinLike and Subscribe to spread the loooooooooove!

Today's guest is a talented singer songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California!His new album "One Hundred Breakfasts With The Book" is jam packed with catchy grooves and tongue-in-cheek lyrics!We discuss his ever-changing songwriting process, Steely Dan, and producing music for other artists!Please welcome, Ben Varian!@parkerwierling@thebenvarianapproach@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooooove!

All good things must come to an end.As we wrap up our work here in Historic New Jersey, I cant help but feel grateful for how far along these songs have come. These tunes were mere seeds five days ago.This morning has been pretty chill. All we did was add percussion and backup vocals to a few songs. After recording this recap, a friend of Joe's, Yesseh came in to lay down a rad saxophone solo.We also made a rough mix of each of the songs so that we could listen here and there over the next few days. This has been a truly wonderful experience and I have to thank Kevin, Emily, Johnny and Joe for really lending a hand throughout this process. OTN artist interviews will continue as normal starting next week!Thank you all for listening to this mini series and I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have :)

Day 4 has come to a close and these songs are sounding better than ever.As Kevin predicted in episode 1, each of these songs have really come to life within the last 24 hours.Today, we started by adding acoustic and electric guitar tracks to two songs. We also tracked some keyboard layers and even threw a mandolin into the mix! Today, all the pressure was on me  when we put down some lead vocal tracks. Historically, this is my least favorite part of the creation process, but after watching a Bob Dylan documentary with Kevin a few days ago, I came out with a new perspective on what makes a good lead vocal line.You don't have to necessarily be an incredible singer to create incredible songs! Performance is just as important (if not more) than pitch!I also have to give a big shout out to Kevin's roommate, Emily Morales (Star Moles) for giving an incredible vocal performance on back up vox for my song, The Good Things, Too.As day 4 comes to a close, I'm feeling great about where the EP is at this point. But I'm also sad that this process is coming to a close. I've learned so much over these last few days that I'll take with me along my musical journey.Tune in tomorrow for one last installment of the Philly EP series :)

Today, everything really started coming together.Just like Kevin mentioned on the first recap, the songs really start to show them selves around day 3 or 4. And these tunes have clearly found a life of their own.We started this morning by adding drums, bass, and a lead guitar melody to the most recent addition to the EP. Then Kevin's friend Joe came into the studio to add some sweet trumpet layers. As it turns out, Joe is currently in a band I've enjoyed since senior year of high school! They're a prog-rock fusion group called Thank You, Scientist and I actually saw them in Atlanta in 2015. Small world!We're really stoked for tomorrow because that's when we add all the fun little details like percussion, synths, and lead vocals! Thanks for tuning into our day 3 recap :)@parkerwierling@kbask@onthatnote_podcast@historicnewjersey 

Day 2 of recording is almost done!We took a moment in between tracking bass to let you all know how the process has been going so far. We had Kevin's friend Johnny come over to help assist with working the tape machine while we recorded drums. Today provided a great learning experience in communication with Kevin and I talking through what we wanted the drums to sound like for each song. Johnny really came through with a great idea to slightly alter another demo I had coming into this session so that it would fit better with the three songs we picked yesterday. So now we have 4 total songs that will be on the EP!Tomorrow, Kevin's friend Joe will come over to lay down some sweet trumpet melodies. I've always wanted trumpet in my music!Thanks for tuning in and we'll give you all another update tomorrow :)@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcast@kbasko@historicnewjersey

Today was our first day starting work on my new EP!I came to Philadelphia with a good handful of demos to sift through. This morning we landed on three that really felt they would gel together.From here, we put down some scratch guitar and vocal takes for reference. These takes will most likely not make the final cut because we're going to go back and record them for real tomorrow after laying down the drums and bass!If you want to follow along with our recording process this week, go follow our instagram pages...@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcast@kbasko@historicnewjersey

Hey guys,This is a special announcement to let you all know that I'll be recording an EP this week with a previous OTN guest, Kevin Basko from Rubber Band Gun!Instead of releasing two artist interviews, I'll be releasing recaps of our work day at the end of our sessions! We'll share what we did that day, what we learned, and what we're planning on doing tomorrow!Thank you all for your continuous love and support :)

Today's guest is an up-and-coming, indie singer songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in New York, New York!I discovered his music when I heard his newest single, "ATL4" on Spotify's Fresh Finds: Indie playlist.We discuss the idea of comparing songwriting to painting, our mutual love for Toro y Moi, and what it was like filming a music video with a broken arm!Please welcome, Miley!@himileyx__x@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooooove!

Today's guest is an indie singer songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles! His haunting, debut single "solo/solong" is out now on all platforms! With melancholic acoustic guitars, yearning vocal harmonies, and ambient electronic inspired synth, wilter combines the human and artificial into something soothingly unstable. We discuss his songwriting process, getting a degree in computer science, and the glory that comes with being in Alex G's top 1% of listeners on Spotify!Please welcome, wilter!@wilt.er@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!

Today's guest is a singer songwriter based in London who independently produces infectiously catchy tunes that will have you dancing all night long!We discuss the meaning behind her name, the power behind ones own unique voice, and why it's important to consistently check in with yourself throughout the creative process!Please welcome, Sans Soucis!@sanssoucismusic@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierling

Today's guest is an indie-pop singer songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who's debut album, "Myrtle Soup" is almost here! Make sure to check out his incredibly catchy singles, "How Can You Tell That You Love Her?", and "Get Her Off Of My Mind" before listening to the episode!We discuss his love for bands like The Kinks and The Beatles, recording his album to tape in his apartment, and how to conquer writers block.Please welcome, John Myrtle!@john_myrtle@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooooove!

Today's guest is a London-based singer songwriter, producer, and director who blends elements of grime, R&B, and electronic music on his newest EP "From Then 'til Now".We discuss his evolving songwriting process, practical advice for creating your own music videos, and how pure, unfiltered creativity can lead to boundary-pushing artistic territory.Please welcome, Haich Ber Na!@haichberna@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooooove!

Today's guest is a dynamic DJ duo from Brooklyn, NY with a new EP filled with summertime bops coming out soon!You can listen to their two new singles, "Super Classic" and "Neon Prayer" out on all streaming platforms now!We discuss their songwriting process, fleeing New York during the height of the pandemic to create a disco EP, and how they collaborated with previous OTN guest, Khazali!Please welcome, Supertaste!@supertastemusic@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!

Todays guest is a singer, rapper, and producer who's making waves online with his recent trio of beautiful, yet abrasive singles.He blends elements of punk, EDM, and rap to create an energetic and chaotic sound that his truly unique to him, one of his songs 'Sucker Punch!' being a personal favorite of mine.We discuss his songwriting process, the art of collaborating with others, and why he scrapped an entire album's worth of songs during the process of creating his new record, 'Josh Maison Superstar'.Please welcome, Josh Maison!@hijoshmaison@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Fresh off a name change, today's guest is back with a bedroom-pop banger, "Do U Know What I Mean", her first single release in almost three years! Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she learned how to produce her own music in high school and quickly signed to the indie label, Luminelle Records. From there, she went on to release her debut EP, "Fall In Love" and toured around the country, including South By Southwest!We had an enlightening discussion about her songwriting process, prioritizing mental health, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a positive artistic community.Please welcome, Marsfade!@marsfade@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!

Today's guest wrote, recorded, and produced the entirety of his newly released, debut album 'Nightlife' in his home studio in Atlanta, GA!Blending groovy drum beats with lush synth tones, this catchy indie pop record is guaranteed to have you bopping your head while taking a much needed nighttime drive. We discuss his songwriting process, the challenges and rewards of recording in a home studio, and the role that visuals play in creating another doorway into your sonic world.Please welcome, Violet Twin!@violet_twin@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooove!

Today's guest is a rapper, singer, and producer who blends genres like experimental hip-hop, merengue, salsa, and noise music to create a sound that is truly unique.I discovered him after listening to his song 'Mind Racing' off his 2020 album 'Pero Like como Eta?' and have been a big fan ever since. His new album 'Dun Dun' is out now on all streaming platforms via Citrus City Records.We discuss his wild producing style, the importance of surrounding yourself with talented and driven artists, and why Philadelphia has a burgeoning music scene brimming with boundary-pushing experimentation.Please welcome, Steven Perez AKA Pedazo De Carne Con Ojo@pedazodecarneconojo@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooove!

Today's guest is a wildly talented singer songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago, IL. His debut album "There's Still A Lot To Say About Essential Forever" was recorded at History New Jersey Studios with Kevin Basko from Rubber Band Gun, and it's out via Earth Libraries Records. He pays respects to Phil Spektor's 'Wall of Sound' recording technique, stringing together lush orchestral movements with crooning vocals and soaring guitar licks. We discuss his songwriting process, touring and recording with Jungle Green, and the legacy of his late great cat, Rocky!Please welcome Al Heaney AKA Essential Forever!@essential4ever@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Today's guest is a fun-loving, pop singer songwriter who released three bangers in 2020! Make sure to check out her newest release and music video, 'Sippy Cup'!Tune in to hear us discuss finding your artistic community, using the DIY method throughout all channels of creation, and the importance of understanding copyright law!Please welcome the incredibly talented Mazie!@heyymazie@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!

My guest today is a member of a boundary-pushing psychedelic pop band based out of NYC!Their newest album, 'Charismatic Megafauna' is an absolute journey of an album, combining lush synth lines with powerful drum grooves. Tune in to hear us discuss modular synths, working with Andrew VanWyngarden from MGMT, and what it was like playing in the indie pop band Barrie!Please welcome Noah Prebish from Psymon Spine!@noah_prebish@psymonspine.llc@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcast

Todays guest is a wildly talented pop singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer who released his newest single, 'Chubby' in mid-February!Tune in to our discussion of his songwriting process, finding creative collaborators with the right vibe, and honing the ability to say 'No' to things that aren't worth your time right now. Please welcome Marcus Hidalgo AKA Toast!@toast_@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcast

Today's guest is a bedroom pop singer songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who released his newest bop, 'Ok on my Own' this Valentines Day! We discuss his songwriting process, creating his music entirely from his home studio, and what it was like collaborating with Ritt Momney!Please welcome, Colin Tray AKA Comfort Club@comfortclubmusic@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooove!

I discovered today's guest at the top of the Spotify Fresh Finds playlist with his catchy new single, 'NYC to CDG'. This London-based singer songwriter and producer has been releasing music over the last several years through the Slow Dance Collective as well as under his own name.Tune in to hear us discuss his songwriting process, creating your own artistic community, and how he uses his dream journals to conjure up lyrics!Please welcome, Khazali!@khazaliverse@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Today's guest is an incredibly talented indie pop singer songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who's freshly released, debut album 'Little Errands' was co-produced by previous OTN guest, Kevin Basko from Rubber Ban Gun!Tune in to hear us discuss his songwriting process, how to work with your heroes, and what will happen to album format of music in an age of singles and streaming!Please welcome, Jake Elijah!@jakeelijah@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!

Today's guest is the frontman of an impressively talented indie-pop sextet based in Chicago, Illinois! They're most recent release, 'Ritchie' is out now and streaming on all platforms! Tune in to our discussion about his songwriting process, recording his debut album with Jonathon Rado of Foxygen, and his advice for artists looking for their artistic community!Please welcome, Andrew Smith from Jungle Green!@junglegreen_acmheadquarters@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

Today's guest is an indie pop duo who writes infectious tunes for their catchy debut album, 'Introducing...Gold Star Gold Star." We discuss their love for crafting catchy pop songs, the joys and pains of recording in mono, and the inevitability of my Bob Dylan phase.Please welcome, Gold Star Gold Star!@onthatnote_podcast@goldstargoldstarband@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the Loooooooove!

Todays guest is an indie rock trio from Chicago, Illinois with two brand new singles, "My Hair Stood Up" and "Take a Trip" out now on all streaming services! Tune in to listen to us discuss their recording process, tour stories, and which Spoon songs are some of the greatest of all time!Please welcome the incredibly talented and hilarious Engine Summer!@enginesummer_@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!

My guest today is a talented singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor AND model based in New York City. His new single 'Radical Persistence' is out now on all streaming platforms and his previous album 'You Really Blew My Mind' was produced by previous OTN guest, Kevin Basko from Rubber Band Gun!We discuss his songwriting process, inhabiting multiple musical worlds at once, and what we can expect from his soon-to-be released EP!Please welcome, the lovely Alec Gaston!@alecgaston@parkerwierling@onthatnote_podcastLIke & Subscribe to spread the loooooooooove!

Today's guest is a Montreal-based singer songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with a beautiful, new ambient album called, 'Patterning' out now on all streaming platforms!We discuss his musical influences, collaborative mindset while working with other artists, and how he creates 14-minute long improvisational soundscapes!Please welcome, Cedric Noel!@somespecialsolace@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooove!

For the milestone 50th episode of On That Note, I got to interview an incredibly talented British, pop singer songwriter with a brand new EP, 'Party Tricks' streaming on all platforms now! We discuss her songwriting process, collaboration mindset, and how to plan an entire music video over zoom!Please welcome the lovely Kate Lomas!@katelomasmusic@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!

Today's guest is an incredibly talented indie rock singer songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Philadelphia! Not only does he have an awesome new album called 'Adventure Violence, Scary Images', but he has over 50 unique releases on Bandcamp!We discuss his recording techniques, playing with Foxygen, and what it was like touring with huge acts like The Strokes, The Flaming Lips, Mac Demarco, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra!Please welcome, Kevin Basko from Rubber Band Gun@kbasko@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!

Today's guest is an incredibly talented future-pop artist based in St. Louis, Missouri with two brand new singles out right now called, 'Hardcore Miserable', and 'Out The Bed'. You can stream his music on all platforms!We discuss his songwriting process, how he started making music on the now-defunct video sharing app Vine, and what it was like finding out his song 'Never Alone' got put on Charli XCX's official Apple Music playlist!Please welcome, Luke Markinson!@lukemarkinson@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!

Today's special guest is an indie rock singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Philadelphia! You can check out his haunting album, "Beautiful Motors" out now on all streaming platforms!Tune in to our discussion on his recording process, how he collaborates with other artists, and why Philly has such a burgeoning music scene!Please welcome, Michael Cantor from The Goodbye Party!@thegoodbyeparty@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the loooooooove!

My guest today is an indie rock singer songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Montreal, Quebec! Her critically acclaimed album, 'Motherhood' is a genre-bending amalgamation of shoegaze-y guitar swirls and driving rhythm sections. Go check it out on your favorite streaming platform!We have an enlightening discussion about her songwriting process, touring with Baths, and her advice for artists who are thinking about signing with a label!Please welcome the lovely, No Joy!@nojoy68jk69@onthatnote_podcast@parkerwierlingLike & Subscribe to spread the looooooooove!