The one and only @neuenhauser faster than lightning, harder than metal, and stronger than the strongest coffee! A couple of weeks ago we started recording new music @lobbesproaudio with @chrisc1ancy and @johankooi @mapexbenelux @zildjianbenelux #studio #drums #rock #metal #music

Coffee & music #studio #rock #metal #music #positivevibes

Computer says no... What a fun time we've had, recording drums at @lobbesproaudio #theoptimistinme #newmusic #whatsnext #studio #studiolife

It's a wrap! We finished recording! 10 days, 200 liters of coffee, a power outage and just enough sleep to keep things roling

We left @lobbesproaudio with the drums recorded and leave behind rays of sunlight The chapter continuous as we will start tracking vocals, guitars and bass within the coming week Stay positive, if some things don't work out, other things will #theoptimistinme #studio #recording #alternativerock #metal

It's a wrap! We finished tracking drums today, of course there are always changes. Major thanks to @neuenhauser who is hands down the best drummer I ever worked with! @chrisc1ancy @neuenhauser @lobbesproaudio #theoptimistinme #alternativerock #studio #recording

First studio day is a wrap – we set up and recorded the first two tracks! A huge thanks to both Joris Nijenhuis and Chris Clancy Honorable mention Johan Kooi and Lobbes Pro Audio @neuenhauser @chrisc1ancy @johankooi @lobbesproaudio #studio #alternativerock #music #positivevibes

Next week we will start recording new music @lobbesproaudio with producer @chrisc1ancy #theoptimistinme #alternativerock #studio #positivevibes

How time flies! It's been exactly one year since we launched THE OPTIMIST IN ME and released our very first single, 'You Should Smile More Often.' This past year has been a period of exploration and growth, discovering what THE OPTIMIST IN ME truly is and how it evolves within the ever-changing landscape of music—without forcing it in a specific direction. For me personally, this journey has been about taking the time to listen to what I felt deep inside. The topic of mental health has been close to my heart for over 20 years now, and with The Optimist In Me as my musical vessel, navigating the complexities of today's social media networks and the music business, I’ve learned to move at my own pace. Sometimes, this means less interaction on social media, but it also means more focus on the core of it all: writing music. Over the past year, I’ve released four songs to experience what it’s like to share music with the world, and I can say one thing for certain: there is much more to come. Stay tuned as we reveal our plans for the coming year soon! I want to thank Jay @ Cmm Marketing @bjoerngoosses @jordotto_photography @neuenhauser Patrick @suricatemusic Chris Clancy @ Audioworks Production Conor Sirre @bb_ngrs3 And to those I may have forgotten to mention, please know that you are still very close to my heart!

𝐀 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥! We have some exciting news coming up soon. In the meantime, enjoy the arrival of spring and spread the word about our latest single! ❤ 👉https://music.suricatemusic.com/night @jordotto_photography #theoptimistinme #rockband #positivevibes #metal #positivemusic #newsingle #community #support