Blowin’ in the Wind

This is a cover of one of my favourite Bob Dylan songs, released specially in solidarity with the Black Lives Continue reading →

The Candle or the Mirror

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton Continue reading →

Mix Tape

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Edgar – Every Song has a Story

I am pleased to finally release my new song Edgar. It has been percolating for several years. It started out Continue reading →

Crow’s Song of Infamy

Artist of the week – Hannah Byers

Over on Instagram I host a weekly poet’s corner, with a regular theme, this week’s theme is “Why I Write.” Continue reading →

Songwriting Workshop

Ryan Adams Reality

Listening to Ryan Adam, exhorting him to fix it, a breeze kicks up; it feels like the first breeze of Continue reading →