Month: January 2022

by M. Bijman January 31, 2022

poem poemlet Poetry

A rant in rhyme in praise of rain

The header image of this post is worded “un noo po-him”, or “ə ˈnuː ˈpoʊəm”, phonetically spelled: a new poem.Continue Reading

by M. Bijman January 30, 2022

Art author Creative Process music Readers and reading

The “accidental dance between collected memory and influence” – Nick Cave’s affectionate honesty (2)

In the previous post, I wrote about how much I enjoy Nick Cave’s Red Hand Files. A recent Red HandContinue Reading

by M. Bijman January 27, 2022

Art Creative Process Discussion of writing style music musicians Readers and reading

How to be kind to your fans – Nick Cave’s affectionate honesty (1)

The Red Hand Files, musician Nick Cave’s responses to questions from his fans, readers and listeners, has passed the 180Continue Reading

by M. Bijman January 21, 2022

Backstories Creative Process Discussion of writing style

Hopefully, your opening line does not need a possum

I wondered what would happen if I added the random sentence, “But one day they found themselves on a possum woolContinue Reading

by M. Bijman January 14, 2022

Art Creative Process Discussion of lyrics Historical Nonfiction music Music Criticism Music History musicians review of biography

What is your unguilty pleasure? – ENYA, by Chilly Gonzales

Musician Chilly Gonzales (born Jason Charles Beck) hates bananas. I’m not that fond of bananas myself. It’s that sticky, doughyContinue Reading

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