Rather than stop creating, he returned to the studio as a mute lyricist, composing vocal melodies on guitar to record later when his voice recovers. He framed the setback as a “realignment for the long-term good” and shared a photo from a doctor’s office as he continues treatment.
Simpson only recently returned to music after pursuing professional swimming, releasing singles this spring and debuting a Fight Club–inspired video for one track. His last full album was released in 2022.