Is The Dream Dead?
This blog began in 2004. Back then, my life was changing fast, and I was dreaming of a future...
This blog began in 2004. Back then, my life was changing fast, and I was dreaming of a future...
Critics used to play an important role in popular culture. But many people think we’re better off without them....
Each year I choose a word as my theme for the coming year. In 2024 that word is frequency....
Creatives are often encouraged to find like-minded others for support and encouragement. But is there another important reason we...
Starting this month, I’ll be writing a monthly round-up of the books I’m reading. Here’s the first: short reviews...
The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the apps we use and how we...
The word masterclass gets used a lot but it used to have a very specific meaning in the world...
What is spatial audio? Apple is increasingly marketing spatial audio as a key feature in new products. So, let’s...
For February I did the Music Writers’ Exercise (#MWE) which involved listening to and writing a short review of...
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away recently. Van Halen’s music had a huge impact and Eddie’s approach to...
Conversations about being more creative often focus on feeling inspired. What gets overlooked is that the surest way to...
Does the music we listen to affect how creative we are? Can you shape your creativity by changing the...
For a long time SoundCloud wasn't just my favourite part of the web, it was the hottest thing in...
One of my favourite magazines has published its final edition. Thank you and goodbye to Just Jazz Guitar Magazine....
This week’s YouTube video is a short Q&A session, where I try to address a few things that have...
The death of iconic pop star Prince has left many fans like myself shocked. It's time to look at...