Before we get into this post; No label. No machine. Just craft, vision, and stubborn persistence. While A Ghost of His Former Self takes its final steps toward release, you can help fuel the journey—buy me a tea or grab one of my handmade zines. Every bit of support keeps this independent fire burning and turns raw ideas into finished art.
Every song starts as a spark—messy, wild, alive. After years of cooking it under a steady flame, the EP has reached a milestone. It’s ready to be plated via the mastering process.
The last track we mixed was the fourth on this five-song EP. This song, titled Matte Black, took a whole month to mix.
So with that being said, it’s official: all five tracks are mixed! The next step is mastering.
For my food lovers who don’t know what that means:
Mixing = blending flavors and components of a dish in the kitchen.
Mastering = plating it so it’s ready to serve anywhere.
I wrote, produced, and simmered inside these songs for years. But one of the lessons I’ve learned as an independent artist is this: just because I can mix and master doesn’t mean that’s my true craft. My craft is writing and creating. To honor that, I invested in a professional who could give these songs the quality they (and you, dear listener) deserve.
That’s why the release won’t land in summer as planned. Some tracks took an entire month just to mix, adding layers, polishing details, and fine-tuning emotion. It’s been worth it.
Which brings me to the part I’ve been waiting to share. The title of the EP is:
A Ghost of His Former Self
I believe Fall 2025 is the right season for A Ghost of His Former Self (EP). Whether it’s on streaming before October 31st is still up in the air—but trust me, it’s coming.
In the meantime, while A Ghost of His Former Self makes its way through mastering, you don’t have to wait to hold a piece of my art in your hands. I make zines—small, handmade artifacts that carry my lyrics and ideas. They’re small, handmade works that capture a piece of the same creative energy fueling this EP, A Ghost of His Former Self. You can also support the work by buying me some tea.
Warm regards,
and now Miguel
Love the title and very excited for the EP to drop!
I have a feeling that this will have a rich stock 🍜