Why I’m leaving SoundCloud
Stan Stewart explains that he’s dropping his SoundCloud subscription. Of course, it has repercussions for his releases through them.
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The Hopeful Wonder That Winter Means
Stan Stewart on the inspiration of winter, discontented yet hopeful with the present, and a few reflections on another music release.
Adding the “Oh!” to Omnisphere
As my friend Edward Givens says, “great sounds = inspiration”. And sometimes it’s true. Thus came “O I C U”. Any morning you wake up to new Stan Stewart music is a good day. That day is tomorrow, but still ☺️ [image or embed] — John M Davis (@jdsampo.bsky.social) November 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The “other” day job – what matters
Some things matter. Some things matter more. Nothing Wrong With A Day Job I’ve gone through periods when my only income was from music. However, throughout most of my adult life, I’ve had a non-music source that provided most of the money coming into my accounts. In addition to writing, composing, arranging, performing, and recording
Sometimes Being Unsigned Means DIY – #IndieMusician
Things change. And — especially when you’re unsigned — clarity is a good thing. Unsigned Musician Over the years, many of the platforms that claim to be on the side of unsigned musicians have fallen away. This leaves people like me filling the void left by those failed services. But wait a minute: what’s this
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Healing Love – the best remedy for body and soul
I’m partial to love. It seems to me that all human beings are. Love Wins During my recovery, I’ve experienced all sort of things that I’d call “love”. There are many types of love. For other people, using this word might seem like a stretch. But for me, it fits. Here are some examples: Musical
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Healing Voices – nothing quite like the human voice
It’s true. There’s nothing quite like the human voice. Voices In My Head At times, I found the healing process to be very intense. More than is typical for me, I was tired. Naps were a part of my day as I recovered from my broken ankle. As I would start to wake up, I
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Healing Harp – plucking the strings of my heart
Harp strings and heartstrings have so much in common. Heart Strings The human heart is so important to our healing melodies. We have a physical heart that sends blood throughout the body — especially to places under repair. And our metaphorical heart is the center of hope and courage when we face pain. I was
Healing Vibe – happy inspirations of all sorts
Inspiration makes me happy. And I don’t believe in limiting my inspirations. When I see a potential new one, I say, “Go for it!” Happy Collaborations Once again, I’m glad to say that there are a number of collaborations in my creative life. I’ve started playing out again, mostly because I started jamming with Rose
There’s Nothing Fluffy About This Audio
When it comes to inspiration, there is no fluff. Inward energy is a great source. So are the (outward) instruments that give sound to musical expression. (Healing Melodies album is out now. Listen by clicking on this paragraph.) Fluff Abounds Let’s cut to the chase. “Healing Inergy” is being well received in its pre-release form. Thanks