I will be editing this post with links as the release gets rolled out on streaming. Thank you.

"Look buddy, I'm depressed. And the only way I can correct it is by making Hikkiko-melancholy (or "Indie_Melonrocky"), the happiest music known to man; Made by internet shut-ins in their bedroom stu-stu-studios. Lets never forget the resident's of "Mums basement", the depressed basement dwellers of man-kind and their flushable contributions to society. UGHH!! *flush*, (this music stinks!!!)."

I've had a terrible 4 weeks where I didn't really want to get out of bed; More worse that I usually feel. It inspired a lot of creativity and thinking that maybe most of the things I appreciate won't always be around forever. Happier Times was music I came up with to make myself feel better about the whole thing. It's mostly Guitar, Piano and Rock Drums like prior releases, but a little more pleasant. Some of it is intense and uplifting, other songs like "Mildly upset" are like "upbeat paranoia" as best as I could capture that.

And while it isn't quite October yet, "Deal in happiness" is a song about making a deal with the devil in exchange for happiness. It was more of a reflection on being content with swamping yourself with work and distractions in order to be less sad. It is probably the strongest song of the three videos. I don't intend to give everything way however.

So please enjoy the music I've released; its on Spotify; YouTube, AppleMusic, all services through Distrokid, and on bandcamp for $4.20. Happier times is my 10th release in the 3 years. I really hope you enjoy it or at least makes you feel a little less sad

Thank you

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