Hey guys! I hope everything’s going well and that you’re off to a good start in 2018.

And guess what?! I’m really proud to share my first ever protest song with all of you guys! It’s called “Choose Love”, and I feel like there’s been a great need for something like this, as things don’t seem to be getting any better on their own (hence the magical song that will help heal everything… lol, I wish!).

I’ve just been so upset about all of the hate and intolerance and lack of empathy in our society and country these days (and in the greater world as well), and so I wanted to talk about it through music. This song is meant to serve as a wake up call for ALL of us, but especially those who may not practice what they preach (setting aside their own morals and/or ‘looking the other way’ when it serves them best) and those who resort to violence in order to supposedly create a more equitable society. Spoiler alert: violence is NOT the answer, people — you don’t fight violence and violent/hateful/authoritarian ideas and rhetoric with more violence! You fight it by promoting tolerance and cultural understanding and better opportunities for open discussion and respect for differences. Yes, it’s a hard battle, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it in the end! :-)

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the song, and please feel free to listen to it as much as you want (and to share it widely if you can)! I’m also looking for opportunities to play this live and help get this message out there. =) Thanks so much and I hope that you’re having a wonderful weekend!

Take care,

Tara