I have lived a creative life for almost 25 years, with proud successes in writing, performing, running gigs and a bundle of other arty delights. This is my personal website where I explore my own creative process, as well as other creative work that has sparked some magic for me. Jump right in!
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International Women’s Day is always such an important day in our household. My mother worked tirelessly for equality and social justice throughout her short life. She was a product of the Swedish socialist system and believed deeply in fairness and human rights for all, something she imbued everything she did with. I remember her vividly […]
Love this. Hitrecord.org is such a cool example of creative communities coming together and collaborating in the internet age, simply because everyone on there believes that making beautiful new art together is awesome. So much respect for Joseph Gordon-Levitt for building this online sandbox for artists of every discipline to share and create
Pop by U2 just turned 23 years old. I remember the day the record came out and how the eclectic set of tracks were equal parts surprising, arresting and inspiring. Achtung Baby and The Joshua Tree were always firm favourites, and still are, but this was such an eye opening, ambitious record that transported me […]
Have been on a bit of a kick trying out new podcasts and tv shows, as well as revisiting some old faves. Here are some of the best I’ve been watching, listening to, and reading of late. PODCASTS Conan O’Brien needs a friend: Candid, funny, honest conversations with fascinating artists and comedians. Hosted by one […]
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts are beautiful, pure slices of musical magic. I’ve loved watching and listening to them for almost a decade. Great music when it is stripped back to its essentials is such a joy to observe, and like any great gig, the curators of the show make it such a comfortable, welcoming place […]
Here’s my occasional list of things I’m digging on the audio, video and written fronts. Tell me what you’re digging at the moment – would love some recommendations: MUSIC In League With Dragons by The Mountain Goats. New album by one of the most lyrical, melodic songwriters in the world. Adore this so much. Why […]
Many moons ago, when I was gigging more frequently and reciting poems and performing sketches, I was lucky enough to be part of a regular night called the Monthly General Meeting, which was a showcase for the most inventive and willdy wonderful creative minds in Ireland. On one of the particular shows, I was on […]
There’s a little walkway along the canal that I pass every morning and it always has some amazing street art. Wanted to share a slice of that daily walk.
As a teen I adored U2. I still do. It seemed inconceivable to me that the most popular (and the best) band in the world were from Ireland. They had bravado, creativity that crackled, they were cheeky and funny. And most of all they wrote beautiful song after song. I still remember seeing them live […]
Another of my occasional posts about what I’m absorbing from the world of words and sounds – this time with a focus on all things Irish ?? TV Derry Girls – If you havent watched this crackling comedy set during the troubles in Northern Ireland, then buckets of pure joy await you. Sharp writing and great […]
