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I never thought Iād be writing this, but after much reflection, itās time for me to step away from the creative spaceāat least in a professional sense. It's bittersweet, and honestly, a little sad.
Tumblr has been the foundation of so much of what I was doing, especially from 2009 to around 2016. During those years, I poured everything into my projects, but in the end, most of them didnāt take off the way Iād hoped. The reality is, they lacked the momentum to become sustainable.
One of those projects was @untldsound . It still makes me smile when I think about how, two years ago, I filed an LLC for it, opened a bank accountāand thenā¦ nothing. Life happened, plans fell through. Maybe something will come of it in the future, but who knows? Right now, Iām not sure what will happen with the content that exists there. Iāll try to publish what I can, archive the rest, and by late 2026, the page will likely be deactivated or gone entirely.
Helping people make music has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. But unfortunately, between unreliable clients, strained friendships, and financial limitations, I couldnāt keep the dream alive. Some of the artists I worked with are still going strongālike Mike Lawrence (formerly Whaleman) and Mazi Kabi. Shaun Green, aka Shizzymandias, still creates music from time to time, although itās no longer his main focus. Iāve lost touch with our producer, Dreams/Deval Dreams, but Iām determined to get his work back onto platforms and into the world. I know heāll find success. And to @goldpackpapi, aka Ryan Dobson, and all my UNTLD crewāI love you all. I hope one day, we can create together again.
As for this page, aside from managing acts around the Philly area, I also mixed and mastered music under the name @thedearlydepart . This page will stay up as a reminder of those times. While the name @thedearlydepart will live on, Iāll be transitioning most of my accounts to my personal name and email. The domain (www.thedearlydepart.com) is no longer activeāsomeone else claimed it when I let it lapseābut Iāll be using its email service for a while longer. After that, itāll disappear.
I had considered turning this handle into something more personal, and in some ways, it already was. But I think itās time to let go of the moniker and start fresh. Over the next year, Iāll keep you updated on what happens with the content across my various platforms.
Then thereās @psocial-light, which I started in December 2009, a few months after my child was born. It was a lifestyle and photography brand that, unfortunately, never fully blossomed. Still, I stand by the work I did thereāit was my first real project, my baby. After 15 years (with the last five being mostly inactive), itās time to say goodbye. I still have the files, and Iāll never forget those times, even if @rawartistsla was a bit of a scam. It was still special, and Iām grateful to Jailon, Ryan, and @ziggy-wiggy for supporting me at my little photo stand, helping me pack up for the show.
At the end of the day, I wanted all these ventures to succeed, and I take full responsibility for them not reaching their potential. I didnāt have the business know-how to turn them into money-making ventures. I couldnāt get anyone on tour, secure major placements, or help these projects scale. I couldnāt make it as an artist, or even as one of the pieces making the machine run.
So, Iām giving up.
I donāt expect many people to see this or care, but for those who do, Iāll be posting updates about the transition process on each page. I expect this to take until late 2025 or early 2026, with the final shutdown happening around summer 2026.
If anyone is interested in acquiring rights to any of the content, feel free to reach out.
#goodbyetumblr#creativejourney#endofanera#untldsound#MusicJourney#indiemusiccommunity#ArtisticReflection#FairwellPost#MusicProducerLife#closingchapter#phillymusicscene#creativeexit#TumblrOG#new beginnings#Content archiving#cbtl
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You see me but will I see you at the show tomorrow night? šø: @simonemenna
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Our awesome @uaudio #apollox4 was chosen at @musictech_official best interface of 2020! Our x4 reside in our Studio B and can power any of our 85+ UAD plug-ins including āUnisonā software mic preamps: Neve 1073, 88RS, SSL E Channel, Manley Voxbox, API Vision Channel, Helios, V72. Also UNISON amps from Fender Tweed 55, Marshall, Ampeg and more. Itās an amazing interface with Apollo X series converters. In fact this year when we sent our Lynx interface out to be expanded, the x4 jumped in and served in our A room, even handling an 18 input drum session (via the 2 ADAT inputs). #recordingstudio #recording #producer #proaudio #phillyrecordingstudio #phillymusicscene #doylestown (at Hopetown Sound) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJGioXCj8P2/?igshid=1t3reugq6id70
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CHECKOUT Burn Da Generalās New Single š¶ āDnt tell Nobodyā @kingmeburn @tunnel_vizzon š„ š„ #miami #philly #miamirappers #phillyrappers #floridarapper #floridamusic #phillymusicscene #studio #donttell š¤«#cashmoney #dreamchase #gohard #thepainifeltštape (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2Q7z7BAtx/?igshid=v2n3eu1s6aan
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@beachslang #throwback @undrgroundarts . . . . . . . . #phillymusicscene #justgoshoot #livephotography #concertphotographer #philadelphia #undergroundarts #beachslang (at Underground Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/B99j0WylimW/?igshid=kvz9zd0ywqx9
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Ooh la la!! #Repost @hopetownsound with @get_repost ć»ć»ć» Finally there! Added our second @eventideaudio #h9 - theyāll get nudged apart to make room for #MIDI connections. The whole point of this monster board is to open up creative options in the studio. Weāll be making every kind of imaginable preset on the @bossfx_us ES-8 switcher so that trying sounds is as fast, easy and mind-blowingly high quality as possible! #guitar #guitarist #recordingstudio #recording #producer #pedal #pedalboard #pedalboardsofdoom #musician #bands #phillymusicscene #doylestown #buckscounty #buckscountymusic @wilsoneffects @ehx @strymonengineering @digitechfx @xotic_guitar @pedaltrain @voodoolabofficial https://www.instagram.com/p/B8bFs6iHrLN/?igshid=16zileieeddfr
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Check out my first single āThe Goddess and Meā today on @spotify produced by @heartcrimes & @barrie2188 and featuring @laurendavish on backup vocals. #music #philadelphia #phillymusicscene #acoustic #musiclife #guitar #vocals #singer #originalmusic #newsong #musician #singersongwriter #shows #phillyshows #phillymusicscene (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPvQ51H3C-/?igshid=awsn0g643wjj
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Had the opportunity to meet up with Philadelphia Blues Artist Willis Harrison for an album cover shoot at Philadelphia City Hall. . . . Photo by J&J Studios John Ryan. Philadelphia portrait photography. Philadelphia headshots. . . . #phillymusic #phillymusicscene #guitar #blues #guitarcover #bluesguitar #bluesmusic #jazz #willis #harrison #musicvideo #musician #musically #musicproducer #guitarlessons #phillymusicians (at Philadelphia City Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwfT2RmHoTP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xwvddgjcjr4z
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#AboutLastNight! Nafesa sings Sabrina Claudioās āCycleā & original āSaturday Nightā LIVE @ SQ Root 3.19.19 at Underground Arts @undrgroundarts _________________________________________________ Nafesa ~ (Affectionately known as āAuntie Fesā) sings Sabrina Claudioās āCycleā along with her original single āSaturday Nightā! Much love to Dice Raw @sqroottuesday , Digital Crates @digitalcrates, Dell Drumz @delldrumz, & The SQ Root House band for always welcoming me home! š„Video Credit: @levi_yisrael _________________________________________________ #Nafesa #PhillySoulFes #AuntieFes #SQRoot #SQRootTuesday #UndergroundArts #Singer #Songwriter #SingerSongwriter #SabrinaClaudio #SabrinaClaudioCover #SabrinaClaudioCycle #Cycle #Philly #PhillyMusic #PhillySoulMusic #PhillyMusicScene #LiveMusic #SoulMusic #Soul #RNBSoul #PhillySoul! #LiveLIFE #MakeMUSIC šš„°šā¤ļøšš¾š¶š¶š¶š¶ (at Underground Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvOzIcJhRhY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=imhbg2xk3b4o
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Reposted from @sloweyandtheboats š»Summer is not over yet! Weāve still got a couple shows @longwoodgardens as part of our summer series in the beer garden. Playing 5:30-8:30 this Thursday, August 25th AND Friday, September 16th. Weāve got just a few of these beautiful, six-color screen prints designed by @ssugiuchi and printed by @widerawakeprint š¤ #steelguitar #phillymusicscene #accordion (at Longwood Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqFvzIJ-kA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Hi everyone! This made me smile! It is always a blessing when, what you create or collaborate on is liked and supported. Thank you Cal Reichart. You are so kind and I look forward to seeing you in 2019. Love and light always for you my friend.ā¤ 'What Should I Do?'...Available on all streaming platforms. @rafael_ponde_music (producer) and I have a lyric video also on my YouTube channel directed by @johnwelshphoto. Link in bio. Please subscribe....Thank you! #whatshouldido #songwriter #singer #performer #producer #rafaelponde #goodvibrationrecords #collaboration #garydann #drummer #theboomroom #lyrics #melody #getitdone #throwback #soulmusic #instafamous #motown #gambleandhuff #phillymusicscene #milkboy #art #slowdancing #classic #style #fashion #rnb #love https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdwBWIjGb3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ixl1jc7ow6gk
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Thank You #jameyshouseofmusic in #pennsylvania just outside #philly in pretty #lansdowne š¹ Great to grace your stage last night meet #musiclovers and lay down some #bluesmusic with you. Here's a favorite one from #CheapThrills the original from #BigMamaThornton #classicblues #BallAndChain ... Shout-out to @FrankieBoyBlues šø #LiveMusic #PhillyMusicScene #ModernBlues #AmericanRoots #JanisJoplin #LiveRoom #HouseOfMusic #LiveStage #HammondB3 #BassGuitar #ElectricPiano #BluesGuitar #NewMusic #FivePieceBand #TripleThreat š (at Jamey's House of Music) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdBocnKO_43/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Green Soul got that good good #vegan tonight! ā¤ļøme some @hezekiah3rd Hello! Repost @johnny_popcorn āļøTONIGHT Hey Come out and bring a Dinner Date tonight š Performance at we are VEGEN Restaurant GREEN SOUL featuring Johnny Popcorn w Grammy award winning guitarist Dai Miyazaki. 2 performances in one night. hope to see you! Info & tix https://green-soul.ticketleap.com/johnny-popcorn-live/ Make Thanksgiving Weekend great! Get to @greensoulliving Saturday night! Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link in our profile. $10 in advance. More at the door. Johnny Popcorn @johnny_popcorn w. Dai Miyazaki @daiphillyguitar #liveatgreensoul #greensoul #greensoulliving #phillymusic #phillymusicscene #rocknsoul #rocksoul #soulrock #thanksgivingweekend #ticketleap https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqld6l3BhjM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ergmcsailetj
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This all we know is the hustle , STUDIO IS OUR WAY OUT & we gonna show you to step - NEW MUSIC š¶ COMING SOON ā³ļøā³ļøā³ļøā³ļø @xebxxl LONG STAR š« EP MUSIC #phillymusic #philly #phillyhiphop #hiphop #philadelphia #phillymusicscene #music #atlantamusic #chicagomusic #phillyrap #rap #newmusic #livemusic #philadelphiamusic #supportlocalmusic #phillymusicians #phillyartist #undergroundmusic #nycmusic #openmic #newyorkrap #musicartist #musicvideo #kingmedaempireā ļø (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CceKLFwrtjT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Back in action! Excited to return to @milkboyphilly supporting @dzdmusic & @feelfreemusic Posted @withregram ā¢ @milkboyphilly **ON SALE NOW** ā @dzdmusic w. @crucialphilly, @feelfreemusic // 5.20 ā - ā Tix on our website (link in bio) ā - ā #reggae #reggaemusic #onsalenow #milkboy #milkboyphilly #phillymusic #phillymusicscene #centercity #centercityphilly #livemusic #concert #concerts ā¢ ā¢ ā¢ #livereggae #eastcoastreggae #livemusic #crucial #crucialphilly #crucialreggae #reggae #music #rootsrockreggae #philadelphia #philly #phillymusic (at MilkBoy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYh9repiND/?utm_medium=tumblr
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New video with @sweeneybob for The Goddess and Me. Check it out on @youtube https://youtu.be/9v2cK2DJbLI . . . . . . . . . #music #philadelphia #phillymusicscene #acoustic #musiclife #guitar #vocals #singer #originalmusic #newsong #musician #singersongwriter #shows #phillyshows #phillymusicscene https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNNelenq7b/?igshid=16674tntiso2o
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