The album Maxed Out by Options turns 10 today, and to celebrate, I’ve written an essay and included some live footage from that era. It's pretty long and definitely "for the heads" but I hope you'll give it a read if you're intrigued. Felt good to reminisce on this time and recall as much as I was able to.

 

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I have also removed all Options music I have control over, from Spotify, because I have substantial issues with their operating practices. I stand in solidarity with many of my fellow Chicagoans who are also boycotting Spotify

You can still find my music on any other streaming service, Bandcamp, and my Merch Store.

Options and Soft Surface (Cameron Wisch from Cende, Dust Star, Frankie Cosmos, Porches, etc) are about to embark on a short tour out East. I made a handy webpage where you can see all of the tour date & ticket links

 

 

Playing with Options 6pc band tonight at Schubas. it will be the band's first show in a year and a half, debuting almost entirely new material. We're opening for This Is Lorelei and Youbet, and the show is sold out.

Monday, I'm playing drums with Soft Surface (new band from Cameron Wisch of Cende/Dust Star) at the Empty Bottle. The show is free!

 new Options song Had My Share is out today on Bandcamp, and on streaming services very soon as well.

Going on my first Options (Computer Music) tour starting this Saturday!!

Info can be found here

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