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Coffee Shops & Laptops

Rain

Fairytale Stuff

The Greatest

Isolation Row poem/lyrics by Geraldine Phelan set to music.
© Phelan/Slipper all rights reserved 2025.

Isolation Row - Geraldine Phelan

I'm Still Here For You

A beautiful solo debut EP for singer/songwriter Jacq Teh, “Waves” is awash with raw emotion and vulnerability. A glimpse into the inner dealings behind a tumultuous break-up, the album takes listeners from the beginning through to the end of a collapsing relationship. Deeply moving and painfully real, listeners can expect a good cry as the journey reaches its destination of closure and acceptance.

The music is reminiscent of Bon Iver’s reverberant harmonies, with a poignant attention to detail and slight nod to Teh's jazz and R&B roots. The album seamlessly blends genres, cohesive in its use of vocal production and choral orchestrations. While “Happened” feels like a gentle lullaby bringing listeners into Teh’s world, “Did” and “Waves” are drenched with imagery and an almost palpable feeling of hearbreak. “Friends” features Toronto jazz pianist Jen Lo and gives us subtle R&B grooves and riffs, all while dishing out lyrics that strike to the core. “Getting Older” is undeniably relatable for anyone in their late 20’s to mid 30’s contemplating where they are in life and whether they have achieved the milestones expected of them at this stage. With a mild country landscape set by Toronto jazz guitarist Jay Yoo, the track is a minimalist approach to coming to terms with the dread of aging. And with a cinematic finish, the album concludes with a flowing piece, bringing us back to the image of running water and waves. Featuring a masterful orchestration of woodwinds performed by jazz composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Dennis Kwok, all one can really do at the end of this album is cry and cry and cry.

“Waves” is the simple story of a break-up, told so carefully and beautifully that it is impossible to turn away. We held in its comforting melodies and embraced by its luscious harmonies. An ambitious debut album for artist, Jacq Teh, firmly marking her place in the world of independent and contemporary music. 

Getting Older

Hand in Hand

A song about a potential suicide, from the perspective of the female best friend

Color Of My Eyes

Working for Zeus

My thoughts lately...

This song is also on spotify under the profile SpicySmile



everything / nothing

מילים מקבלות חיים" הוא פרויקט מתמשך של הלחנת שירה, שנולד מתוך אהבה למילה הכתובה ולמפגש המיוחד שבין טקסט למוזיקה.
במהלך השנים הלחנתי עשרות שירים שכתבו משוררות ומשוררים, כשכל טקסט פתח בפניי עולם – רגשי, אישי, חברתי או פוליטי – והפך לשיר.

חלק מהשירים בפרויקט יצאו כסינגלים עם עטיפה הפקתית מלאה.
האוסף הזה מציג גרסאות מוקלטות באולפן הביתי שלי – שירה, גיטרה, ולעיתים גם כלים נוספים – בגישה אינטימית, ישירה וחופשית.

אני גאה לשתף את השירים בדיוק כמו שהם – פשוטים, כנים, נוגעים.
זוהי תחנה אחת במסע מתמשך, שממשיך להתרחב בכל מפגש עם מילה חדשה שמבקשת לחיות דרך הלחן.

רגעים מתוקים

The highly anticipated single, ‘Easy’s Gettin’ Harder Every Day’, marks the second release of 2025 from John Jenkins and the James Street Band. This captivating rendition of the classic Iris DeMent song features lead vocals by Pippa Murdie, a valued band member known for her remarkable talent. Pippa has been performing this song for years, whether as a solo artist, in duo performances with John Jenkins, or as part of the band’s full ensemble.
This track will be part of John Jenkins and the James Street Band's upcoming second album, set for release later this year. It follows the July 4th launch of Restless Hearts, John Jenkins’ eagerly awaited solo project.
Pippa Murdie, previously a mandolin player and backing vocalist for Storm the Palace, has collaborated with John Jenkins since 2019. In addition to her work with the band, she is a familiar face at open mic nights and acoustic clubs in the local music scene. Pippa’s accomplishments include being a finalist in the West Kirby Arts Centre Friday Live Songwriter Challenge 2024.
Co-produced by John Jenkins and Jon Lawton (Sami Yusuf, Ian Prowse, Only Child), and expertly mastered by Pete Maher (The Rolling Stones, U2, Patti Smith), ‘Easy’s Gettin’ Harder Every Day’ will be released on April 4th, 2025. This collaboration delivers a timeless performance with a modern touch, underscoring the band's dynamic artistry and musical excellence.


Easy's Gettin' Harder Every Day

SOOBIN’s 나의 봄의 이유 - TXT (투모로우바이투게더)
(Original Song: 폴킴)

Keyboard - Maiz
Guitar - Huze
Bass - Huze
Programming - Maiz
Vocal Arrangement - Maiz
Digital Editing - Maiz
Recording Engineers - 황민희 @ HYBE Studio, 송찬영 @ HYBE Studio
Mix Engineer - 이성훈 @ HYBE Studio

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SOOBIN’s 나의 봄의 이유 - TXT(투모로우바이투게더) (Original Song: 폴킴)

Sabias vos que muchas veces me pierdo, pero desde el 2016 que escribí "Sabías vos" me encuentro, siempre con esa versión de mi, libre, atenta a su presente, y amando mis locuras. Espero que te guste! ¡Soltar y amar las locuras es para todos! Qué mas lindo que ser libres de nuestras propias mentes.

"Sabias Vos" Flavi Bergoglio

The golden hues of Autumn that so touch are hearts

Autumns Dawn

Diner Pines

Brasita de Alegría

(símbolo: gozo interior / fuego fiel / alegría persistente)

[Verso 1]
No fue risa en la calle,
ni luces bailando sin fin.
Fue en la pena del día gris,
donde sentí algo latir.

[Verso 2]
Sin trompetas, sin clamor,
solo una sonrisa sin razón.
Una llama suave bajo el gris —
una brasita que resiste así.

[ electric guitar solo, instrumental intermezzo, bridge ]

[Estribillo]
🕯️ Brasita de alegría, arde sin cesar,
guarda la noche sin apagar.
No eres fuerte, pero estás aquí,
fuego fiel, llama sutil.
[ bridge]
[Interludio instrumental]
(eco de guitarra, cuerdas suaves, vibración cálida)

[Verso 3]
Cuando el silencio quiere ganar,
y la tristeza vuelve a llamar —
[ bridge ]
brillas por sendas que no vi,
roja y viva, lejos del fin.

[Estribillo – con armonías]
🕯️ Brasita de alegría, arde sin cesar,
guarda la noche sin apagar.

[ bridge]
No eres fuerte, pero estás aquí,
fuego fiel, llama sutil.

[Final – susurrado]
Tú quedas…
cuando todo lo demás se va.
Y eso es alegría.

[ instrumental outro ]
[ guitar, piano]

Isolation Row - Geraldine Phelan

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