Alright. This is probably a long one. Apologies. I'm checking in. I looked through a few friends' profiles, and I saw some activity, which is great. But I can't check everyone - in complete honesty, the "stream" is an inoperable clutter for me anymore.  So I'm going a bit more direct. 

Currently, we're all good on my end. All healthy. I don't know if you all are like me, but this "social distancing" isn't anything for me at all. Avoiding going out and interacting with people is kind of my primary mode of operation at all times, and I absolutely never get bored. I'm not going to paint you with the same brush, but seriously, musicians are more or less all about self-entertainment, right?

I know everyone probably has a bajillion things going on, and I don't expect to get any messages per se - if you see this, just know that I hope you all are safe and well, and as little as it may mean, you're in my thoughts. (just because it's a corny and ineffective statement doesn't decrease its truth!) I have a tendency to be a bit pessimistic, but the thing that keeps coming back to me is how much more difficult this whole thing would have been - from a technology standpoint - even 10 years ago. That's kind of amazing. 

One major change I have personally noticed, in having a house full of family at all times, is that it's a bit challenging to holler at a microphone. Got Legos clicking and falling in the background, youtube videos, laundry, dishes, etc. So I've primarily been working on mixing and editing stuff I already had recorded. 

In this area, you guys are already a little ahead of the curve. I wrote a new story, and it goes along with not only several albums, but also with several different projects. (Comic friends: it's a crossover!!) It's called Time Machine Chronicles, and it's looking like it'll be about 12 story sections, in varying lengths. You have already heard at least two, but I'm bandcamping the rest as I get them tidied and trimmed up. 

Let's start here:

https://mayorofdonutville.bandcamp.com/album/time-machine-chronicles-part-1-twin-wizards

That's part 1. Story is in the album description, and it's a free download if you want it. This track I'm adding is a clip from that. 

I posted part 2 a little earlier today, also free:
https://mayorofdonutville.bandcamp.com/album/time-machine-chronicles-part-2-the-mayor-of-donutville-has-a-time-machine-side-a

I'm compiling the whole story-thing on my site too, on a single page:
https://mayorofdonutville.com/time-machine-chronicles/

It's been a great source of entertainment for me, and I hope it entertains you a bit too, if you need it. Got fun things in store. 

I have been working also on new tunes for Letterpress Mighty with Micah, and new tunes for Ruphord with Austin. Funny enough, I had been considering starting to play shows again - that's not happening for a while! We'll just wait it out, and see what happens!

Take care of yourselves, be well, stay safe, get in contact if you feel like it. I'll be hiding out, like usual, only more worried about my comrades. Thanks, friends!

How the heck is everyone? Checking in + updating + stuff

Thanks you so much for listening!

I try to write with rich lyrical details and self-deprecating humor about the human condition. Plus, that unique Shade Structure sound!  It sounds best with headphones. Thanks for any comments, reposts or likes.

Discography: Available under Album tag on my Soundcloud main page. Free Downloads/ Always Free
* The Curse Of A Good Looking Ghost (2024)
* Low Profile (2024)
* Smilers (EP 2023)
•Short Songs For Tall Minds"  (2022)
•Friends, They're Gonna Get Your Story Wrong (2021)
•A Suburban Dadaist With Some Store Bought Beats (2021)
•All Feel and No Technique (2020)
•This Is How I Spend My Nights (2019)
•California Songs (2018-2019)
All sounds contained within are home-made/DIY recordings. Most songs are short stories, as I am influenced by Musicians & Writers like Raymond Carver, Warren Zevon, Mountain Goats, Tom Waits, Mark Eitzel,  Randy Newman, Destroyer, Steely Dan, Captain Beefheart, Loudon Wainwright III, Leonard Cohen & The National. Most songs have the lyrics on the song page. Thank you for listening!

I love this SoundCloud community ❤️ 

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New MIE Alt Rock Comp: Endangered Species
All profits go to orangutan.org 
musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/endan…red-species

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New Music Is Elation: Endangered Species Various Artists Alternative Rock Compilation and sticker set available on Bandcamp!
All profits go to Orangutan Foundation International to help save the Orangutans at: orangutan.org
More than $100 donated so far!  
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/endangered-species

Music Is Elation: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 compilation, sticker set, and zine still available on Bandcamp!
All profits go to Shelter to help people in need of housing assistance at england.shelter.org.uk 
More than $100 donated so far!  
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/music-is-elation-greatest-hits-volume-2

Still Promoting Great Music Worldwide on SoundCloud and Bandcamp
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/

"Art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time." Jean-Michel Basquiat

I'm usually in the musical kitchen cooking up my own sound. I love collaborating and have collaborated with many great musicians here on SoundCloud. If you are interested in cooking up something great, then give me a holler!

Never forget.

And a BIG thank you to anyone who has ever listened, commented and shared my poetry AND music.  I appreciate you immensely.

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I don't check messages here. Please only message me on my main page.

Thank you to all of my past, present, and future listeners and followers.  

Your support and comments mean so much! 

I will continue this into the future as my third career.

Thanks again for listening and commenting.

Hey! It's Leighton. This is some music I make. Thanks to the Soundcloud community for the support, and for all the great music. I'm not on here very often and my music making endeavors are extraordinarily scattered, but I still exist. Apologies for not listening more to the wonderful music that you are all kicking out.

Our music can be found by visiting our main page here (https://soundcloud.com/mountain-songs)

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Mayor of Donutville