I’ve always heard the term “if it’s not broke don’t fix it” but I could never apply that to my life for some reason. Maybe it’s because I’ve always felt that I am a bit broken and could use a good fixing. I often still feel that way to be honest but I’ve learned to embrace it and to face the struggle that is growth. My new album THIS MESS WE’RE IN out July 15 is my truth, my story and my growth that I’ve experienced since Die Midwestern. I’m beyond proud of this album which is now the second that I’ve gotten to make with my good friend that always seems to get what I’m trying do, Matt Ross-Spang. I hope you get out of these 11 songs the heart and spirit that went into making them. To quote Jody Whelan, the man that has given me the chance to make music my job I must say “what a time to be alive.”