Hello Inkshares Family, 

It has been a long time since we last spoke, and if I am writing to you today, it’s because I’m proud to share the first single that my band, Slim & The Beast, released a few weeks ago. My twin brother Aaron and my close friend Aurelien make up our folk-rock trio, and it was only fitting that it be named after a novel about brotherhood and the pursuit of passion. 

Here is the video for an acoustic version of "Close to You," which we performed live with a string quartet in Paris (where I still live, now with my brother): 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0hDoESJlSs

If you enjoy the song, please consider giving it a thumbs up, a comment, and to share it far and wide! In the age of digital distribtuion, every single view and thumbs up counts. Also, for anyone interested in reaching out, please don’t hesitate to send me an email at slopezba@gmail.com for a more proper catch up.

Thank you once again for believing in Slim and The Beast way back when they were nothing more than fictional characters, and for supporting and inspiring me to believe in the pursuit of passion and the artistic life. 

All love,

Samuél

PS here is a link to the album version, which is now available on all major streaming platforms.