a collection of covers crafted in a crucible of complacency,
these are the scribblings and droolings
of a sad, sad victim of hatred and maniacy,
ruthless and dark in its ruling. 
an album laced in contempt.
with naught but malice intent.
the etchings of a fool, under depression's rule,
covered in discontent.

The Man With the Skeleton Arms

Hokum All Ye Faithful

My first-ever Original Album! 
Comprised of songs written in 2019 - 2020.

contempt.

A cover album of 5 (3? depends how you count it) songs originally by Tim Minchin.

Grew On Me

BONUS: Push (2020 Demo)

BONUS: Don't Take It Personally (2020 Demo)

Toe to Toe (Solo)

...And If I Did, You Deserved It. (Solo)

”BREATHING UNDERWATER” ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://idol-io.ffm.to/breathingunderwater

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“‘Breathing Underwater’ is a reflection of reverence for the vastness of nature, an overwhelming force of which I’m only a tiny fragment. At the centre is the element of water, which for me is a symbol of calm and safety, yet also of isolation and numbness. This ambivalence mirrors the timeless inner journey toward self-reconciliation and wholeness. Underwater, everything feels different — like being suspended in a surreal state. To escape it, I must rise to the surface. Until then, I breathe underwater.”

– Calida Ray, 2025

On his new EP “Breathing Underwater”, Berlin singer, producer, and pianist Calida Ray continues to explore immersive worlds between R&B, ambient textures, electronica, and experimental jazz. Across seven new tracks, the 21-year-old retains the ethereal and playful quality of his 2024 debut album “Between Me And Myself” while further developing and maturing his sound.

The EP features collaborations with Kommerz fellow artist and longtime collaborator INDOME, Nigerian-American multi-talent osaremen, rising New York artist AWET, and local trumpeter Paolo De Jesus Maido.

Composer: Frederick Schulze-Schilddorf
Lyricist: Frederick Schulze-Schilddorf
Producer: Calida Ray
Trumpet: Paolo de Jesus Maido (on 4, 5)
Additional vocals: Awet Aleu (on 4), Osaremen Uwaifo (on 5),
Candra Lorber (on 1, 2, 6)
Mixing Engineer: Calida Ray
Mastering Engineer: Mark Pfurtscheller - Chin Chat Studio
Graphic Design: Kim Winterhalter
A&R: Lukas Nixdorff, Jonathan Nixdorff
Label: Kommerz Records


BONUS: Push (2020 Demo)

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