Wow, I can't believe it's finally here. "Rapture" is about growing up at its core. I think it really encapsulates my experience with life up until now. 4 years ago I don't think I'd have ever dreamed of creating or becoming anything. I think about the person I was every single day. I have changed and grown so much in the last few years and I really hope that comes out. There were so many moments where I wasn't sure that this record would come out There was so much self doubt, uncertainty, negativity. I'm so glad, and I wouldn't have it any other way The process was very painful, but it was so worth it. I cry just thinking about the fact that these songs are mine, I made them. I think we take our capacity to be creative for granted, especially when a finished piece is staring you in the face. It's so easy to get stuck in what's good, what isn't and what other people would like, etc. When it comes down to just you and the creation, it can feel incredibly overwhelming. But I'm so thankful for my ability to create, and any creative person should also never take it for granted. I have poured my heart and soul into these songs, to the absolute best of my ability I've never written songs with lyrics, I've never done anything like a lot of these songs. I have worked on this record day-in-day-out every single day for just over a year now. To see this project come to life has been absolutely incredible, and I'm so grateful to everyone involved with this project. I want to thank Philippe Shewchenko for creating the stunning cover art. I seriously do not think I would have the motivation or inspiration to finish this project if it wasn't for them. They were incredibly kind, understanding and kept me updated throughout the entire process. If there is one person that deserves thanks, it's them. Thank you so much, I know you might have just seen this as a regular commission, but it truly means so much to me. I want to personally thank Johnny for always being an inspiration, and being one of the kindest people I will ever know. I want to thank Lucas for never missing a beat and always supporting me no matter what, it doesn't go unnoticed. I want to thank Eva for always being yourself, and never settling for any less. You're so incredibly inspirational. I want to thank Rory and Séan for collaborating with me and helping me bring those songs to life. I'm so grateful. And finally I wanted to thank everybody in the kimchi noodles server and the groupchat, I love all of you so much more than you could ever know. and I'm just so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community full of so many talented people. Lastly I just want to thank you for listening. Whoever you are, wherever you're from. I'm so grateful you've decided to sit down and listen to this project, I hope you like it. I hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you all so much.