Something significant happened today. The final clean vocals are recorded, which means my active part in creating this album is officially done. There’s a strange satisfaction in hearing your voice captured one last time, knowing it completes something you’ve been building for months. Vlad will spend the next month mixing and mastering everything we’ve created. […]
We Wrapped The Main Work on ‘Will I See You Again’ Read More »
Caught Brigadniy Podryad’s gig this past Saturday. Russian rock that hits differently when experienced live rather than through headphones. The venue was packed, energy building from the first chord. “Welcome Abroad” stood out amongst their setlist. The track captures something about displacement and belonging that resonates deeply right now. Hearing it performed live added layers
November 8th: Brigadniy Podryad Live Read More »
Recording vocals for my third album these days. Some mornings I wake up and the studio feels like climbing a mountain. The voice doesn’t cooperate, the melodies fight back, and frustration builds until I’m genuinely angry at myself. These creative blocks hit harder when you’re pushing into new territory. Album three demands more vulnerability than
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Woke up this morning to something rather unexpected. Zillions Magazine published a proper review of “Chasing Signs” and honestly, I’m still processing it. Reading someone describe your music as “auditory brutality” whilst simultaneously calling it “transcendent” feels surreal. The reviewer caught something I’d hoped would come through but wasn’t entirely certain about. That tension between
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Poetry for Mental Health published my piece today. “How Music Helps Me Live with Bipolar Disorder.” Writing it took weeks. Not the actual writing, that happened in bursts between studio sessions. The difficult part was deciding how much to share. Whether to use the words “bipolar disorder” publicly. Whether people would understand or reduce everything
My Story Is Out There Now Read More »
The track released today. 24th October, exactly as planned. This song took me somewhere different sonically. Heavier guitar work than anything I’ve done before, denser production, more rock-oriented approach. Working with Vitaly remotely pushed the sound in directions I wouldn’t have explored alone. The distance between studios actually clarified what the track needed. The core
‘Chasing Signs’ Is Out Read More »
Made it to BMM Vinyl today. Been postponing this visit for months without good reason. The shop turned out exactly right. Floor-to-ceiling shelves, that specific smell of old paper and pressed vinyl, lighting deliberately kept low. Owner acknowledged me with a nod and returned to whatever he was doing. No forced conversation, just the space
Unexpected Find at the Vinyl Shop Read More »
Counted my releases yesterday whilst updating my CV. Twenty singles. Two EPs. Nine music videos. Three featured collaborations. The numbers surprised me. Not because I forgot making these songs, but because I never stopped to properly acknowledge the scale of what’s been created. When you’re inside the process, you’re just writing the next track, booking
Looking Back: Five Years of Songs, Friends, and Finding Stability Read More »
The release date is set. ‘Chasing Signs’ arrives 24th October, and I’m both excited and terrified for you to hear it. This track required working with someone completely new to me. Vitaly handled the mixing and production remotely, which pushed me outside my usual collaborative comfort zone. Different cities, digital communication only, trusting someone I’d
‘Chasing Signs’ Releases 24th October Read More »
Last night’s live stream from Flanger Studio turned into exactly what I hoped it would. Pure collaborative energy with no agenda beyond making music together. The setup was simple: me on vocals, bass, guitar, and drums filling out the sound. We’d played together before, but jamming live whilst streaming added this interesting dynamic where performing
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