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 […]
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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
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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 »
Walking to the studio in the morning when it happened. A girl looked at me and smiled, not because she recognised me, just because. No makeup, no stage presence, just me existing in the world. I smiled back immediately, and that instant connection left me grinning for blocks. These tiny exchanges fascinate me as much
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‘Boy’ winning First Prize at the UK International Music Competition completes a journey that started as October 2022 home demo. Three years of refinement taught lessons about persistence and artistic development. The original demo captured melodic foundation and emotional core, but production quality reflected bedroom recording limitations. Professional competition requires technical standards that home equipment
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Sound Dialogues started from recognising how isolation affects creative professionals. Monthly online sessions bringing together musicians for peer-to-peer discussions about navigating creative careers and mental health challenges. The format stays deliberately informal: structured conversation rather than formal presentation. Fifteen to twenty industry participants share experiences around specific themes like dealing with rejection, managing creative blocks,
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Hi everyone! For those just discovering my music through LAND OF LIGHT, I wanted to properly introduce myself and share what drives this creative project. I’m LEMY – a 31-year-old musician from Moscow who believes music can bridge any distance between people. Whether you’re dealing with mental health challenges, feeling isolated, or simply searching for
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High marked something different. Not just another song, but proof that months of studying production actually worked. February sessions felt more confident from the start. EQ decisions came naturally instead of through endless trial. Compression made sense rather than being mysterious magic that sometimes helped. The masterclasses had been worth it. Knowledge accumulated gradually, then
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Starting applications to UK music charities feels like stepping into unfamiliar territory. PRS Members’ Fund, Music Hub Network, and Music Support represent different approaches to artist development that don’t exist in the same way elsewhere. The application processes demand honesty about creative goals and financial realities. Writing funding proposals forces clarity about project objectives you
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November meant demo submission time. Not planned, not strategic – just had this track Boy sitting on my laptop for weeks. Music Pros Hollywood kept appearing in my research. Proper industry people, not another pay-to-play scheme. Their submission guidelines were straightforward. No fancy packaging, no gimmicks. Just send your best work. Boy felt ready, though
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