The reasons behind removing Northumbria from all streaming platforms.

An account of sculling the length of the Thames in 2015 turns up and so too does a literary agent.

Why conspiracy theories flourish in uncertain times, and why times are always uncertain.

On learning how to write and illustrate a children’s book, and why Children’s Literature is the most important literary form, bar none.

The either / or world and resisting neat patterns.

Lewin and I start a podcast, and the importance of meeting your heroes.

We decide to write a children’s book as a pandemic project: The Magic Blanket!

RIP Eddie Van Halen

New music starts to emerge post-Northumbria, mid-pandemic.

AJ explains why I ♥ Manchester was written and recorded the day after the Manchester Arena Bombings.

I get my first review as a recording artist, and Andy H brings me back down to earth with a bump.

Celebrating the release of Northumbria, wondering what, if anything, next?

Northumbria: Listening Notes

The thinking behind the Origin(al) Stories Journal.

A friend gives me some advice …

I realise that I’ve recorded my first album. Now what?

What makes something authentic?

How to find and develop your own voice in a crowded field.

Recording the music that became Northumbria

Is it the guitar or the player?