A Teddy Named Eddie

It all started with a dog named Eddie. When I lived in San Francisco, kids would point at him and swear he looked like a real-life teddy bear. He was my partner in crime, and when he passed in 2020, I knew I wanted to capture his spirit in a character.

In this project, A Teddy Named Eddie, that bear is more than a mascot. He’s the other half of me — my inner child in physical form.

Together, Eddie and I tell true stories from my life through music — pop punk riffs, alt rock hooks, and the nostalgic pull of early 2000s pop. Sometimes I step into his world; sometimes he shows up in mine. Always cinematic, always full of heart, and always a little magical.

If you’re wondering why there’s a bear standing next to me, it’s because he’s been there all along. Now, you get to meet him too.