A solo recording as in a solo album? I did really enjoy Shiro-Ishii and some of Black Harvest repertoire so I'd be interested to look into that project as well as some of your new artwork.
I've quit making music quite a while back. The project of which I was part didn't really seem to take shape in a way any of the members, including me, had hoped and it just slowly dissipated. From that point all of us went our separate ways and I haven't really bothered since. I still play chess, although a lot of the theory I had built up has been lost. I don't consider my myself worse though, as I've never stopped playing and all the reflexes I once had are still integrated in my games.
Considering fatherhood, where to start... I'm trying my best, I guess? Half of the time I don't really know what I'm doing to be honest. My girlfriend and I recently moved to our new place which is much more spatial than my last. It's been a bit difficult since we both work completely different shifts. It's rewarding, but also takes every bit of effort/focus (I don't know the work) to make it work the best I can.
Anyway, I'd be glad to hear what you've been doing