Thanks, and agreed. Things may change now that bestie 1 just bought his first house and is getting settled. But who knows. He is really, really good at collaborating on lyrics. I'd just take them all and run off and write melodies, but he says he wants to be involved in the process... and then only ever wants to write more lyrics. He's the type of guy who hears much of an entire song in his head, but can't get it out into reality. I usually throw shit at the wall and see what sticks. Sometimes, though, I'll wake up from a dream with a song in my head that I wrote in my sleep.

I'm also planning on seeing a vocals coach. I think singing and mixing vocals is my biggest weak spot, but I've worked a pretty decent processing chain where I've done stuff like built my own de-esser with Ableton's native modules.

Done a bit of randomly generative stuff too, this guy's channel (fast forward to the end, no need to watch most of it) is a great example.

It's just really hard for the three of us to find the time to all sit down at once, but when it happens, we come up with some interesting ideas. Over lunch last week, we decided that when the great pacific ocean garbage patch becomes sentient, its first words will be "Ego quisquiliasssss!!" (I am garbage).

I want it to happen so bad, but I don't want it to feel like work to them, and I certainly don't want to destroy any friendships. We were really tight, rhythmically, on drumline. We were three of the four best members. I know the talent's there.

Oh, I will absolutely be writing our company theme song someday. Happily accepting inputs for that from you, fellow shareholder :).