December 17, 2025

Afterlove, Masquerade’s debut synthpop album, scores “82% - Amazing” with SubmitHub’s Hot or Not listeners. 

January 17, 2026

Sunrise/Sunset from Afterlove won New Bohemia's Weekly Masterpiece, chosen by the community.

March 13, 2026

Trust Issues, and Masquerade's accompanying guest blog post, was featured in Feeling Creative magazine.

March 26, 2026

Trust Issues charts at #55 of 200 on the FMA Charts.

July 3, 2026

SKOPE Magazine praises my Darkest Hours EP for its intimate production, purposeful introspection, and emotional realism.

August 9, 2026

Avante-garde indie music curators Bored City feature my Darkest Hours EP in Fresh Finds and interview me: "We think “Darkest Hours” is a strong and honest EP with clear intention and Masquerade is an artist worth keeping an eye on."

August 29, 2026

Venerable indie music blog Quiet Coast reviewed my Darkest Hours EP, praising its vulnerable production, honest songwriting, and the staying power of all three songs: "There is something here worth your time. Sometimes a short release can say exactly what you need to hear, and Masquerade has created one that deserves a place in your personal playlist."