All of the songs on Tell It Like It Is were composed between August 2022 and February 2023. I continued working on them, adding and rewriting lyrics, up until the recording sessions began that following summer, but the melodies, chords and basic structures were all drafted within that seven-month window. Even though the pandemic had been going on for over two years by the time I started writing these songs, the shock and psychological impact of that unique experience still felt fresh, and the associated themes of politics, media, human connection and nostalgia for more innocent times were continually present in my mind. 

The recordings captured here were made in July 2023 at Medusa Estudio in Barcelona. The realization of this album wouldn’t have been possible without the enthusiasm, artistry and taste of Miki Grau. I’m also deeply grateful to the other musicians and engineers who contributed their skills and ingenuity to help bring these creations to fruition.