Musician and entrepreneur Tom Vek has unveiled his latest project, Sleevenote, a digital music player that aims to bring a fresh take on offline listening experiences. Inspired by vinyl packaging, it seeks to reintroduce the beauty of cover art and liner notes into the realm of digital audio.

Vek’s journey as an artist spans over 15 years, with his latest release, Newer Symbols, in 2022. However, his focus has shifted from traditional media formats like CDs and cassettes to creating a sleek, user-friendly device that combines nostalgia with modern convenience.

Reflecting on his tech obsessions, Vek highlights the MacBook as an indispensable tool for his creative process. He also shares insights into his current fascinations, such as carports in architecture, expressing a desire for thoughtful indie products that push digital music purchasing over retro-style devices.

Vek is passionate about supporting musicians through digital downloads and hopes Sleevenote will facilitate this by offering offline access to curated musical selections. His vision is clear: move forward rather than backward, embracing the future while cherishing the past in a new way.