“Hold me like you hold that morning coffee cup,” the narrator thinks without saying it in my new single, “Just So I Know.” He’s seated at the kitchen table, gazing at his partner as they fuel up for another busy day. His unspoken longing expresses the challenge couples face reassuring each other of their connection when they’re occupied with jobs, driving kids here and there, taking care of aging pets, and countless other tasks in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Producer Todd Mathis and I did our level best to create a soulfolk sound, with Todd showing his amazing versatility by handling all the instrumentation except my acoustic guitar part. One lovely feature of this recording is the harmony vocal sung by Columbia musician Kelly Porterfield.

Give “Just So I Know” a listen and then give somebody a hug.

“Just So I Know” is the second single from my upcoming album Cosmic Checkout Lane, scheduled for release April 12, 2024, and produced by Todd Mathis.

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