My new album, ‘When I Get Through’ is out today.
I have gotten through so much personal growth in the last 4 years of writing this album, recording it, and now releasing it. And although I am still on this journey in many regards, *every single day* I wake up and am grateful for this body that I had a choice in. That is an incredible fucking feeling. I am proud of my courage and bravery. I am so proud of my friends, my wife and my
This album is hard for me to listen back to and perform at times but there is so much hope at the other side of it, and so much beauty in the midst of it.
I truly could not have gotten top surgery or written this album without the unwavering love and tenderness from so many people in my life. Each time I nervously told anybody; the hugs, the check ins, the unwrapping of bandages, lifting of plates in the cupboard post surgery, care packages, phone calls… The most surprising gift in getting top surgery was how deeply it strengthened the relationships in my life.
In being vulnerable and sharing your weakness you allow others in your life an opportunity to support you. And by feeling better in your body, your capacity to show up for others multiplies.
This album is a story, from the first moments of sharing my considerations of getting top surgery on ‘the truth’ to the final moments getting wheeled into surgery. I wrote it with the intention to be listened through top to bottom.
If you do choose to listen, start at the beginning and end at the end. And I hope you love it 🧡
Produced by @tylerchester
Medication, Wrong Path and Darkness co written by @ravenkatz
The Feeling co written by @juliapiker
When I Get Through co written by @ethangruska
Most things played by @tylerchester and myself
Drums by @abester8
Bass on ‘Part of Me’ by @antoinekatzbass
Bass on ‘Darkness’ and ‘When I Get Through’ by @abester8
String arrangement on Anesthesia by @jwarndt
Mixed by @jameskrausse and @tylerchester
Mastered by @jameskrausse
Album art and design by @em_argiro and @shreykathuria
Album photos by @simone.niamani
Special ❤️ to my wife @zoetravis_ and my work wife @dj_raquel . I love you both 😘🧡
This Friday Oct 18th, Minnesota raised singer-songwriter Breymer, aka Sarah Walk (she/they), will release ‘When I Get Through’ with One Little Independent Records.
The album is a strikingly honest exploration of their relationship with gender and identity, and specifically it tracks Walk’s experience undergoing top surgery, from making the decision to the process itself. Breymer utilizes a rich array of instrumentation elevated by a standout vocal performance, raw lyricism, and textured production by Tyler Chester. Exquisite, layered vocal harmonies across the record enforce its reflective themes, and at times the conversation seems to be internal, with much of the record posing questions such as “Am I better now?”, “Am I on the wrong path?”, “Who am I?”
‘When I Get Through’ examines a journey of self-discovery, it’s introspective and transformative, and it’s a testament to the strength of its lead; someone willing not just to make the choice, but to document the emotional experience in its entirety.
my fourth and final single ‘the feeling (when I see you)’ will be out this wednesday, alongside a live in studio video.
‘when I get through’, my third full length album will be out on October 18th via @onelittleindierecords . Pre save it now at the link in my bio ❤️💙
‘Medication’ is out now!!! 💊💊💊💊💊
If you’ve ever been on the anxiety/depression/mental health medication train, this one’s for you.
In relation to my top surgery, there was a while where I was searching for anything to derail me from what I wasn’t ready to face. I was hoping that perhaps my discomfort in my body might be kept at bay with a dosage adjustment or prescription change from my SSRI which, in truth, has always been a head fuck for me — but this was obviously far outside the limits of what’s possible (and that’s a good thing, btw). I just wasn’t ready yet.
Medication was pushed over the finish line (yet again) by my dearest and most trusted @ravenkatz 🫶🏻🥲
Produced by @tylerchester
Mixed by @jameskrausse
Co written by @ravenkatz
Single artwork by @em_argiro
Photo by @simone.niamani
This is one of my faves from the album, particularly @abester8 steely dan-esque groove 🔥
Link in bio to listen where ever you so chose. Also an awesome visualizer by @shreykathuria out on YouTube 🩵🩵🩵
WRONG PATH is about insecurity masked as self-doubt; the realization that something needs to change, before having the strength or confidence to act upon it. The song has this half step progression that never fully settles which felt like the frustration I had with myself before that energy turned into action and change.
Special shout to my dear @ravenkatz who, in her truest form, helped me bring this idea across the finish line with her patience and ability to listen, articulate and understand.
Wrong Path is a double release with Darkness and both are out now everywhere you listen to music 🫶🏻
You can also watch the Live in Studio video ft @abester8@buttersscup@chriswest.mp3@iamraymondjoseph at the link in my bio 😘😘😘
We shot a live in studio video last month for ‘Darkness’ and ‘Wrong Path’ at @nestrecorders and it was such a magical day. Link is in my bio to watch the whole video now 🧡🧡
