I wrote “Now I Know” during one of the most disorienting, painful, and transformative chapters of my life. In the span of a few months, my “all-in” band of ten years ended, my seven-year romantic relationship ended, and then covid hit. The song first sprouted in my head while I waited for an oil change in December 2019 and, for a mix of more and less valid reasons, has taken until now to be released. Bringing the song to fruition felt more like a remembering, than anything agentic. In short, it’s about honoring and processing loss, in order to move through it. Indeed, some things can only be understood through experience. If you’ve been there, you know. 🙏
For anyone interested, you can read more about the song on my blog (linktree in bio).
Now I Know
Written by Eric Henry Andersen
Produced, mixed and mastered by Bodzsár Tamás
Artwork by Ali Denney
Background vocals by Khalilah Smith Cage
#pianoballad #sadsongs
“Ocean of Oxytocin” is OUT NOW! 🌊 🎙️(link in bio)!
This track breaks new ground for me in all sorts of ways: It’s the first pure love song I’ve ever written for myself, which actually felt sincere and survived all the way until a release date; it’s the first time I didn’t play keys on my own track; it’s the first time I’ve fully trusted an outside producer and LOVED their contributions and revisions; it’s the first time I’ve allowed myself to sneak a certain (and appropriate) noun into a song, instead of avoiding it out of fear. ☺️Many other firsts as well.
Huge thanks to “Oxy” producer and co-writer, Matt Musty (drummer/singer/rockstar extraordinaire @train ) Your enthusiasm, creativity, friendship, and belief in me on this song mean more than you know. Also, big hand to the incredible cast of musicians who lent their talents to this track, listed below. And last but certainly not least: shoutout to the fella who had me smitten (and fooled) for just enough time to crank out these lyrics before stomping on my heart. I’d rather have the song than you anyway. 😜
I hope you enjoy what we came up with!
CREDITS:
Yours Truly: Primary Artist, Production, Composer, Background Vocals
Matt Musty: Production, Composer, Drums, Percussion, Resynator, Background Vocals
Zack Teran: Bass
Drew Taubenfeld: Electric Guitar
Whitney Myer: Background Vocals
Mike Cottone: Trumpet
Ben Alleman: Mellotron, Wurlitzer, Hammond B3
Chris Dugan: Mixing
Nick Townsend: Mastering
Cover Art: Andii Grey
Executive Producer: Heather Lynch: Executive Producer
Executive Producer: Lisa and Klas Gothager
Join me Sunday, May 3rd, for an intimate evening of music and community at Reno’s premiere listening room, @blackrabbitreno , before I hit the road Bay Area-bound (check shows page on website for dates) for a little mini tour!
Tickets 🎟️ are limited, so snag yours sooner than later (link in bio)! 🎹🎙️🙏
A song about 7 years, 7 years later. Time waits for no one.
Studio version with all sorts of other bells and whistles can be found on your preferred streaming platform from my 2020 EP “Holding Space.”
Much thanks to @bloomingbehindthescenes for hosting this beautiful show and evening for us all as part of the Candlelit Sessions series. And, thanks to all who came out. ☺️❤️🙏🕯️🎹🎙️
Go check out @misterthekidmusic featuring @erichenryandersen covering Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears. I had the absolute honor of singing background vocals on this one, and I can’t wait for you all to hear how it turned out. It’s a special one. 🙌💎
Give it a listen… you might just find yourself head over heels too. 😉
🕯️✨ Candlelit Sessions featuring Eric Henry Andersen ✨🕯️
Join us for an intimate evening of live music at Candlelit Sessions, featuring the incredible Eric Henry Andersen, on Wednesday, February 26th. Settle into a warm, candlelit atmosphere and enjoy a thoughtfully curated listening experience. 🎶
🕢 Doors open at 7:30 PM
🎶 Show: 8:00–10:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets:
• $25 General Admission
• $20 Members
📅 Thursday, February 26
🎟️ Tickets available now — link in bio
A perfect midweek night out filled with beautiful music and cozy vibes. We can’t wait to see you there ✨
Happy New Year?
There were no dull moments in 2026: many shows, recording projects, lots of skiing, the revival of my podcast, Conversations for Convergence, international, and cosmic travel (and Burning Man), my parents’ 50th anniversary, seeing Sir Paul McCartney in concert, continued education (formal and otherwise), new incredible friendships, the deepening of old ones, and reconnecting with family. Seeing some of my music finally reach a wider international audience has been an unexpected gift. In a world where so many live in a constant state of emergency, my good fortune is not lost on me. And in that spirit:
It feels dishonest, even cowardly, to avoid the obvious.
I’ll elaborate soon—not to turn up the temperature, but to square my conscience and to share my thoughts with anyone interested.
In short, I hope morals and humility make a comeback in 2026. Too many among us have been scared into accepting the falsity that the world is nothing but a struggle for power, and that ethics are mere virtue signaling—luxuries we can’t currently afford. History offers abundant evidence to the contrary. As the stakes rise, our ethical duties to ourselves and each other do not lessen, but rise.
Meanwhile, a handful of morally bankrupt, megalomaniacal bullies—at home and abroad—are doing everything they can to break up families, international alliances, and the very fabric of our country.
I pray for principled, ethical, practical, measured, honest, and collaborative leadership. Sadly, I don’t see these values winning the day.
Should it need to be stated, I actually care deeply about alleviating suffering and loving thy neighbor. I don’t believe might makes right, or that strength and kindness are mutually exclusive. Many would say these are Judeo-Christian values; some might call them humanist ones. I don’t care what you call them, or which tribe you claim them from. I do care that you share them.
My ear will remain open to anyone seeking to engage in good faith, regardless of political affiliation. I implore us all to be guided by conscience, values, and humility.
Conversation is the last bastion against violence.
Much love,
Eric
Genesis/Phil Collins guitarist, Daryl Stuermer, on getting the call from Mike Rutherford offering him the gig in Genesis.
@genesis_band@officialphilcollins .
🔗 in bio to hear the full episode of “Conversations for Convergence” with guest, Daryl Stuermer.
Daryl Stuermer (Genesis and Phil Collins guitarist 🎸) on being one of the first poeple to hear an early demo of “In the Air Tonight.” 🥁
Link in bio to listen to the full episode of “Conversations for Convergence” with Daryl. 🎧
#genesis #philcollins #intheairtonightphilcollins
@officialphilcollins@genesis_band