MAD-life: Patch Notes

Part tour diary, part glitched dreams, and part production confessional.

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We All Deserve a Shot at Developing | Polaroid, Memory & My Father's Legacy
Documented Melissa Dearr Documented Melissa Dearr

We All Deserve a Shot at Developing | Polaroid, Memory & My Father's Legacy

With all the talk of the Blue Moon that occurred on May 31, 2026, there was emphasis on looking back at what you put into motion two years ago. Two years ago for me, was the day before my 39th birthday. Some things that happened that day I put in motion intentionally, others I did not, but they all definitely feel like they are coming to a head now. Be it the Blue Moon, or simply time passing, these last two years have been some of the most transformative of my life.

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Coming Full Circle on a Thursday
Standing Room Only Melissa Dearr Standing Room Only Melissa Dearr

Coming Full Circle on a Thursday

This time last year I was getting ready to spend a month on the road following L.S. Dunes on tour. Strangely (happily?), I'm doing the same thing again this year, just a different band (okay same drummer but still). 

I’m in Philly now as I write this and watched Thursday start their Full City Devolution tour last night and oh boy is this gonna be a special tour. 

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