The scariest announcement I've ever made...

[music] [music] [music] Yo, what's going on guys? Jack Gardner

here and I hope you're all doing amazingly well out there. Before we go into the topic of today's video, I just want to say a [music] massive, massive thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the love you guys have shared

with Fanboy, my latest release [music] featuring Henrik Linda and Aaron Malagard, the two lads from Dirty Loops.

Of course, my best mate makes a cameo in that video, too. Absolute legend.

[music] But yeah, on Instagram, that video has gone nuts. I think it's way over a million views in such a short time. And on here too, it's showing me

time. And on here too, it's showing me in all the analytics that this is the most popular video that I've [music] ever released. That is all thanks to you

ever released. That is all thanks to you guys. So again, massive, massive

guys. So again, massive, massive appreciation.

Now, today is probably the scariest announcement that I've ever made, but I'm also mega excited to share this [music] news with you. Those of you that have followed me for a while will have

probably noticed that this year I haven't uploaded as regularly as I [music] usually would, but I have posted singles and music videos starting back

in June with Shaboya Meltdown featuring Jan Luca Pelarito and Ricardo Oliver.

After that, there was a music video and single called Sanglass featuring Andy Timonss, my absolute hero in terms of guitar playing. You know, fast forward

guitar playing. You know, fast forward to November, I released an EP called [music] Arouchi. And more recently in

[music] Arouchi. And more recently in December, I released a single called Tax-Man featuring Wayne [music] and Henrik Linda. And now just last week, I

Henrik Linda. And now just last week, I released Fanboy featuring the two [music] lads from Dirty Loops. I'm

delighted to announce today that I'm releasing [music] my debut fulllength album called Kinugi on March 13th.

[music] This album is a collection of 14 songs.

It's about 50 minutes in length and it features tons of collaborators [music] and collaborations. some of my absolute

and collaborations. some of my absolute heroes in music, but also people that I like to think have kind of developed my musical [music] DNA over the years. You know, I'm

absolutely honored that they've agreed to be a part of it. Kinsugi itself, what does this mean? Kinugi is a Japanese art form that [music] involves broken

pottery and the idea is that we remake that pottery with lacquer called arushi and powdered gold. So, it transforms something that [music] could be

considered broken into something that's unique and really kind of beautiful.

This might sound a bit sloppy or artsy, but I am a musician that struggles massively with imposter syndrome and self-doubt, like [music] I'm sure many

of you guys do out there, too. Never

truly believe in myself and always kind of secondguess my compositions and my playing and all that kind of stuff. you

know this collection of songs the concept behind it was that even if I am a completely broken person and I don't believe in myself through collaboration

that's where I get this powder gold and can make something that's kind of unique and beautiful [music] really you know those of you that know me know that I'm absolutely obsessed with [music]

Japanese history culture art music etc and so Kinugi was the concept that I had right the way back at the beginning from this. And a massive thanks to Ramro

this. And a massive thanks to Ramro Fernandez for helping me develop this too. If you've noticed way back on the

too. If you've noticed way back on the first single artworks that were released, even with Choa Meltdown, there was KJI on that artwork that actually said Kinsugi. [music]

said Kinsugi. [music] So, it's been hinted this whole time, even the EP Arushi, you know, that's tied in. That is the lacquer. And so,

tied in. That is the lacquer. And so,

I'm super excited, but also kind of nervous [music] to share this stuff with you. Now, I need to announce really that

you. Now, I need to announce really that I am launchering [music] pre-orders for this. This is the very first time that

this. This is the very first time that I've ever done vinyl, CDs, [music] you know, tab books. Um, there's even a huge lesson package. It's about seven or

lesson package. It's about seven or eight hours break down breaking [music] down pretty much every song here and the thinking behind it. Neural DSP presets.

So, yeah, if you are interested in supporting this, then please do click the links down below. You know, with this record, I've basically [music] completely self-funded it, and it's cost an absolute fortune if I'm honest. All

the music videos, [music] all the travel, paying the musicians for their travel and accommodation, you know, like studios, artwork, production,

etc., etc., vinyl masters even. It's

cost an arm and a leg, but it's something that I've always wanted to do really, [music] you know. So, if you can help in that way, then of course, please check out the links down below. But if

that's not a thing for you and you are unable to do it, I totally get it.

[music] I would just massively appreciate a like or a share or a comment on the music videos or, you know, listen to it, stream it, whatever it is in a free way. That means the

world to me, too. I just [music] want to share this music with all of you guys.

And if we can make this happen, then yes, I'm gonna be mega mega excited and proud. I'm also going to be touring this

proud. I'm also going to be touring this music in Asia and Finland very soon in March with an amazing band. I have

Henrik Linder on bass, [music] Robert Aljo on keys, and Porter Bleke on drums. Just insane that this can even happen.

So yeah, if you are wanting to see this music live too, don't [music] worry.

There are plans for that starting in March. I think it's March 17th is the

March. I think it's March 17th is the first gig in Finland. So yeah, guys, I just wanted to make that announcements.

I don't know [music] really what else to say other than a massive thank you for all the support over the years. I think

everything has kind of brought [music] it towards this moment for me really to kind of show you guys who I am as an artist, you know, and who I am as a

player. So without further ado, Kinugi

player. So without further ado, Kinugi is releasing on March 13th.

Just want to say massive love to all of you. Hope you guys can check it out and

you. Hope you guys can check it out and I hope you guys will enjoy it too. My

name is Jack Gardner. Till next time.

Cheers.