Has anyone else struggled to get going this year?
I was on a roll at the start of Jan but it feels like the car has broken down, the wheel has truly come off. I’m not sure there’s a spare in the boot either so may be here a while.

It’s a tough time for me personally, but I think it is for so many people, it’s really been clear lately that we have no idea the struggles that others are having. If you see me out and about I’ll be friendly and smiling, but underneath that it’s a difficult moment. It’s made me think how many people are in a similar place or worse, and how important it is to have things to help us through. Music is the one thing that is always there to support me through something, and it’s so important to make time for those things (and people) that might just make us feel understood for the first time that day. Also be proud of it, whatever you’re into (obviously if not harming anything), it’s awesome to be captivated and have passion, don’t ever let anyone make you apologise for it. I’m spending a lot of evenings with post ‘itting’ recipes books and crosswords, with a soundtrack of Simon & Garfunkel, Tom Petty and The War On Drugs mostly.

My hope is that my new music could be that moment of support for some people, I’ve really tried to keep some hopeful belief in there, that things will get better. Here’s a clip of one that was finished this week, called Lost The War.

Wishing anyone reading this a great couple of weeks ahead, and if they’re tough right now I really hope they improve.