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Writing Songs To Storms — Bear Cole Writing Songs To Storms is a heartfelt, introspective album from Bear Cole, bringing together a carefully curated collection of songs pulled from several of his previously released projects. While many listeners first discovered Bear Cole through his work as an underground MC and lyricist under the name Bear the Astronot, or through his long history as an Electronic Dance Music producer and DJ, this album represents something far more personal and vulnerable. For much of his career, Bear Cole’s music lived in the worlds of Hip-Hop, electronic, and instrumental production—spaces where rhythm, texture, and lyrical precision took center stage. But when he began releasing music under his actual name, Bear Cole made a conscious decision to step outside those comfort zones. He wanted to explore a side of himself that had always been present but largely unexpressed: a deep love for singer-songwriter music, emotional storytelling, and country-influenced songwriting, paired with a curiosity about simple, honest pop song structures. Writing Songs To Storms captures that moment of transition. Rather than presenting a brand-new batch of recordings, the album selects the songs that most effectively reflect the sound Bear Cole has been working toward—songs originally released across projects like Alabaster and Love in the Time of A.I. that best embody this new creative direction. The result is a cohesive listening experience that feels intentional, reflective, and emotionally grounded. A New Sound, Built From Many Influences On this album, Bear Cole blends singer-songwriter sensibilities with elements of pop, country, rock, electronic music, and even traces of his Hip-Hop roots. Acoustic guitars, intimate vocals, and stripped-down arrangements sit alongside subtle production touches, creating songs that feel personal without being overly polished. These are tracks built around emotion, vulnerability, and lived experience rather than technical…