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Words: Cheryl • June 10, 2018

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Tyler Taormina (Cloud)

SPB: Do you see a natural end for Cloud or so you think you'll continue with the project for a while?

Tyler: This is a funny question because I feel that Cloud has reached a natural end.  I’m fairly certain that Plays with Fire will be the last of the Cloud records.  The reason being is that I’ve grown apart from what has been the Cloud methodology of writing and recording songs.  The way that I envision my songs now has surpassed my capabilities of recording.  It feels like the bedroom journal project of Cloud is leaving me and I’m excited for whatever’s next. 

Cheryl • June 10, 2018

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