The Age of Deferment: The FamilyAn extract from my debut book, ‘The Age of Deferment’. It’s out this Sunday 30th June.Jun 26Jun 26
Track Review by Finnian McKenna: Traitor — ‘Hosanna’Traitor’s album has a natural rhythmic progression, like a good novel. It flows into where it needs to be with every song — emotionally…Mar 22Mar 22
Invisible Hands: The Anxiety of the ChildlessFor some time past, I have been labouring under the weight of an obscure burden. Something inside of me — inhabiting some dim, doom-lit…May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Why I Am So SuccessfulIf you are unfortunate enough to live in difficult times, where the traditional signs of success are difficult or impossible to attain…Apr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023
The Value of FailureWith the distorting and unreal effects of ‘success’ that we are seeing today, it is better for you as an artist if you fail. Whereas in the…Mar 25, 2023Mar 25, 2023
‘Why are you so emotional?’: The Suppressed Anger of the Young‘If your anger decreases with time, you did injustice; if it increases, you suffered injustice.’ — Nassim TalebMar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
Five Types of Nostalgia: A Study in Modern SicknessThe first in a series of articles looking at the phenomenon of nostalgia…Feb 20, 2023Feb 20, 2023
What Kind of Songs Do We Need?Do you know how many songs were released on Spotify last year? 937 trillion. Yes, that’s right, 937 trillion songs. Absolutely amazing…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Notes from the Weald — 24.04.201820.42. Leaving town by the last train of twilight, sinking west on Hollington Park Road, I watched a huge bruise trying to heal itself in…May 6, 2018May 6, 2018
