It was one of those sleepless nights that turned into morning. Fresh snow had just fallen outside, and the first warm rays of sunlight were already lighting up Minsk. The first passersby left footprints in the snow, and slow trolleybuses rumbled by. Meanwhile, I was on the seventh floor making beats – like the sixth floor, but one higher, you know, haha.
Even though so many years have passed, I remember it like it was yesterday, yet it feels like a whole other life. That night, I wrote the original "Siena", which came out on April 5, 2016, on the EP Styl. It’s still one of my favorites, even now.
Sometimes I ask myself why I keep at it. Over the years, so many friends have given it up and "grown up". Some became rock stars, some had a hit then faded, and some have spent ten years just thinking about starting but never do.
But I found my own answer: it’s just plain fun. Making music is totally pointless and the worst kind of investment if it doesn’t give you joy.
For the anniversary, I made a remix of the original "Siena". I really love the high-energy part at the end. Here are links to it on different platforms.
My new track is already on all platforms. I made a visualizer for this track, which you can watch above. If you just want to listen to the track, here are links to it on different platforms.
Artykul is an app that allows you to read your favorite sites in one place without ads, clutter, and algorithmic newsfeeds. In this update, we finally added the features you’ve been asking for, including a new browser and updated feeds.
New built-in browser available in all versions of the app.
New waterfall layout in feeds (iPadOS, macOS).
Improved performance and bug fixes related to changing card designs.
You can now open links from Telegram and Mastodon posts directly from the feed.
Improved link-opening system in articles.
New app icons with support for iOS 18.
Fixed widget issues in iOS 18. The small widget now displays the article image.
Minor enhancements to the Links post editor.
Links in profile descriptions are now clickable. To have your links highlighted, you must be an active user on the Links platform.
Fixed several other minor bugs.
Reduced app size.
You can download the latest version from the App Store.
Ekran is an application that allows you to turn even the most unsuccessful screenshot or screen recording into something you wouldn't be embarrassed to share on social networks or post on your blog.
New devices have been added to the app: the entire iPhone 16 lineup. For these devices, you can now choose the frame color.
The macOS interface has been completely revamped. The app now looks much better and no longer displays in scale mode.
There's now an option to enable audio in videos. Previously, videos were saved without sound, but now you can include it. It's a great feature if you want to showcase content with audio. I’ve personally used it to beautifully present track demos on Instagram.
Some minor bugs and issues have also been fixed.
You can download the latest version from the App Store.
I haven’t released music for several years, so for me, it’s a small miracle that I finally managed to bring together all 12 tracks I worked on throughout 2024 and release such a big project: a full 35 minutes of music.
I’m really happy with how this album turned out. It blends house, classic hip-hop, and ambient music. What I enjoy most is that people with different musical tastes each pick different tracks as their favorites. Almost every track on the album has its own story and atmosphere – the key is to feel it.
All the links to various platforms are gathered here.
