“No Fear, My Dear” is a new bluesy humanist piano jazz kinda psychedelic soul torch song EPx19—a love letter inspired by and dedicated to the one and only Nina Simone, all strong women, and to the simple, not-so-radical idea that freedom only begins when fear ends 🕊️

EPx19 is a no BS BLOWsutra (Revolt Now) meditation, an agnostic prayer hour for truth, justice, & solidarity (for a world gone mad bananas)... yet another empathetic and courageous pep talk of light for dark times, to help our guts know, our hope grow, and our hearts glow  ❤️‍🔥

Side A (1-10) honors Nina's love for timeless acoustic bluesy piano jazz magic 🪄
Side B (11-19) indulges my love for psychedelic dub + indie folk + banjo blues + gipsy lofi experimental genres fusion  🏴‍☠️

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@bananasutra song #lyrics
 
[INTRO]
“I’ll tell you what freedom means to me…
No fear, my dear, freedom means no fear.”
And if my voice should tremble,
Let it ring loud and clear.

[VERSE 1 — “I Had a Dream”]
I had a dream we woke as one,
No hearts undone, no souls outrun.
A world where truths walked side by side,
And no one had to run or hide.

[VERSE 2 — Strong-Women]
My mother said, “Stand tall, my girl,
Don’t bend your fire to fit their world.”
She taught me souls can crack and break,
But dignity’s our own to make.

[HOOK]
No fear, my dear, the light inside us glows.
No fear, my dear, true spirit always knows.
No fear, my dear, freedom grows from our spark.
No fear, my dear, bow out their goddamn dark.

[VERSE 3 — Sound-as-Salvation]
Some pray in halls of dust and stone,
Some kneel where tired saints have gone.
But I find truth in rhythm’s rise,
Where basslines pull the dark to light.

[VERSE 4 — Mirror of the Times]
We watch the days grow mean and cold,
Let’s join our hands, and break that mold.
Let artists shine where lies appear,
Hold a mirror against the fear.

[BRIDGE]
If sorrow’s got you by the throat,
I’ve walked that road, I know that note.
Storm winds can strip us to the bone,
And still we rise, don’t feel alone.

They’ll call the truth a threat, a scar,
They’ll twist the past to dim a star.
But breathe, my love, hold your own mark.
Let freedom burn their toxic snark.

[HOOK]
No fear, my dear, the light inside us glows.
No fear, my dear, true spirit always knows.
No fear, my dear, freedom grows from our spark.
No fear, my dear, bow out their goddamn dark.

[OUTRO]
If your voice should tremble,
Let it tremble to the light.
No fear, my dear,
Let’s sing it through the night…

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Side B [11] No Fear, My Dear • BLOWsutra Revolt Now Dubby Psychedelic Folky BLUES

drums & bass: mannysweatpants
photography: Nate Guenther

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ugotme

WARM (ft. Mia)

mixed and mastered by: Bert Gervis
photography by Quawn Wilson
https://www.instagram.com/obiquawn/
cover art by Jonah Schwimmer
https://www.instagram.com/boyjonah/

unbothered

Lavender

Simple (feat. Savanna Dohler & Jamiah Hudson)

All music & lyrics written & performed by Kadri Williams. featuring Charlie Powers on Keyboard.
Mixed & mastered by Charlie Powers.
Cover Art Photography: George Coletrain
Cover Art Design: Kadri Williams

[Verse 1]
Daydream
I'm washed out and lazy, just look at me (yeah)
So don't be so hasty to fall with me
I'm not even cool
I mean just look at you and it's plain to see
I'm gettin' all twisted
You're grantin' my wishes

[Verse 2]
Yeah, I need a minute
Just to believe it
I just don't get it
Can't comprehend it
Thinkin' about you
Thinkin' about you
I need a minute
Just to believe it
I just don't get it
Can't comprehend it
Thinkin' about you
Thinkin' about you

[Chorus]
Every minute we get takes us closer
I think that we should take this further
Every minute we get takes us closer
I think that we should take this further

[Bridge]
Hey, it's me, um
I just wanted to call and say hi and I miss you
And I'm really looking forward to seeing you tomorrow
And I'm really excited and that's pretty much it
I love you and I'll see you tomorrow
Okay, bye

[Chorus]
Every minute we get takes us closer
I think that we should take this further
Every minute we get takes us closer
I think that we should take this further

Every minute we get takes us closer
I think that we should take this further
Every minute we get takes us closer
I think that we should take this further, yeah
Ooh yeah
Ooh yeah
Ooh yeah

[Bridge]
Hey, it's me, um
I just wanted to say how much I love you and miss you
And just to let you know that you're amazing
And you're the sweetest guy I know

[Outro]
I think that we should take this further
I think that we should take this further
I think that we should take this further
I think that we should take this further

Lavender

Dreamer Boy