The lyrics are done. What's next?

Hello everyone! I figured I'd make a new post to give you a brief update on what's happening.

As you probably read from the headline already, the lyrics are completed, and I'm really pleased with the end result! At the time of the previous post I only had one more track to write lyrics for, and I believe I managed to finish it the next day. I really enjoyed the process of writing lyrics this time, so I was actually a bit bummed that they were done already, but that just meant I was able move on with the next step in the process.

RECORDING GUIDE VOCALS
In order to be able to show the guest singers how I am imagining the vocals, I need to record the vocal lines myself. I started recording these so called "guide vocals" pretty much immediately after completing the lyrics, and I even finished those within a couple days.

 
My X1 microphone (sE Electronics) was used for both guide vocals, and all the

acoustic guitars on the new album. Headphones are BeyerDynamic DT 770 PRO.

WHAT'S NEXT?
In early February I sent the guide vocal files out to their respective guest singers, and some of them are even working on their parts already!

Things are definitely happening, and the thought of a 2025 release of the new album doesn't seem unlikely at all.
Stay tuned!