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Have you ever been hesitant to share your real thoughts and opinions with people? I sometimes feel that way, not because of I’m afraid of the reaction I might get but rather that it seems like a waste of my time and energy. - If someone asks for my opinion about something concrete I’m happy to share my thoughts. Just don’t expect a simple sound bite. We’re either going to talk about it properly or not at all. I want to put my energy into the most productive people and activities. - I do believe it’s important to express myself honestly. The more I do that the better things seem to go for me. They say that’s the best way to attract the people and circumstances that are good for you into your life. - It applies to my musical life as well. I thought about releasing new songs under a different name/persona/project because stylistically they are different to what I’ve done before. But that would be dishonest. The truth is that all the different types of music; punk, indie, folk, jazz, synth etc. come from the same person. Why should I try to hide that? What makes me think that I need to squeeze myself into a box? Wouldn’t that just attract the wrong people to my music? - The same goes for other areas in life I suppose. If you remove all your rough edges, who do you attract into your life? Better to display yourself as you really are and filter for the right kinds of people and opportunities. - And the sooner we do that, the sooner we can can connect with the right people and avoid people that aren’t living truthful to themselves. Do you agree? - Remember I’m performing a free gig tomorrow (Friday) at the @moustachebardalston in Dalston. Music starts from 19:30 and runs until 23:00. See you there! - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #leatherjacket #streetstyle #manleatherjacket #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #london #gigsinlondon #londongigs #livemusic #diymusician (at Archway, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTm5hVkDrqj/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Moonlands are my new obsession ❤️ any band where the lead singer is a lesbian is my favourite

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Like most people I had big plans for the Spring. I wanted to rehearse with other musicians do some gigs and put out some new songs. When that all had to be cancelled I changed course and I was a couple of hours of studio time away from putting out a hip-hop inspired track. Then that studio was shut as well! - Well, I was determined to put out something so I had a look through my old songs and found one I could record here at home. - It's about some of my early days in London and the people I met. It's on all platforms including for free on Bandcamp and Soundcloud (go to my bio for the links). Thanks to @iza_barszcz for the artwork. Let me know what you think! - #newmusicuk #newsingle #newsong #londonmusic #londonmusicscene #independentmusic #diymusician #indiepop #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #diymusic #independentmusicscene #newmusicrelease #Музыка #Muzyka #hudba #zene #muusika #muzika #muziek #Мусиц #glasba #musica #music #lamusique #london #londonmusicians #archway (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hgen_HPtH/?igshid=9vcjzgdfmcs4

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A new song is out today! Quiet Type is out on Spotify, Soundcloud (free stream) Bandcamp (pay what you want download), Apple Music, Google Play, YouTube, Amazon Music and many more platforms. - #newmusicuk #newsingle #newsong #londonmusic #londonmusicscene #independentmusic #diymusician #indiepop #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #diymusic #independentmusicscene #newmusicrelease (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcKKoyHR-d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lrwr7nrosom1

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Sunday night session. - Photo by @erankarniel - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk (at Camden Town) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVfdla8sVrU/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Have you ever been hesitant to share your real thoughts and opinions with people? I sometimes feel that way, not because of I’m afraid of the reaction I might get but rather that it seems like a waste of my time and energy. - If someone asks for my opinion about something concrete I’m happy to share my thoughts. Just don’t expect a simple sound bite. We’re either going to talk about it properly or not at all. I want to put my energy into the most productive people and activities. - I do believe it’s important to express myself honestly. The more I do that the better things seem to go for me. They say that’s the best way to attract the people and circumstances that are good for you into your life. - It applies to my musical life as well. I thought about releasing new songs under a different name/persona/project because stylistically they are different to what I’ve done before. But that would be dishonest. The truth is that all the different types of music; punk, indie, folk, jazz, synth etc. come from the same person. Why should I try to hide that? What makes me think that I need to squeeze myself into a box? Wouldn’t that just attract the wrong people to my music? - The same goes for other areas in life I suppose. If you remove all your rough edges, who do you attract into your life? Better to display yourself as you really are and filter for the right kinds of people and opportunities. - And the sooner we do that, the sooner we can can connect with the right people and avoid people that aren’t living truthful to themselves. Do you agree? - Remember I’m performing a free gig tomorrow (Friday) at the @moustachebardalston in Dalston. Music starts from 19:30 and runs until 23:00. See you there! - Photo by @letsbefrankz - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #leatherjacket #streetstyle #manleatherjacket #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #london #gigsinlondon #londongigs #livemusic #diymusician my https://www.instagram.com/p/CTm5-8FD-AV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Here's I am wearing a plaid/flannel shirt showing off my Grunge cred. Did you know that my latest song Comfortable Silence was partly influenced by 90s grunge and alt-rock? You can listen to it now on all platforms. How smooth was that transition? :) - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #londonmusic #plaid #indiebanduk #grungeaesthetic #flannel #acousticgrunge #newsong #newmusicfriday #newmusicrelease #newsinglerelease #grungeaesthetics #london #grunge #grungevibe (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ01iRxHcoz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I haven't been playing the social media game very well these past couple of months. I'm supposed to be posting regularly in order to keep you all engaged and interested in what I'm up to. But believe it or not, this doesn't come naturally to me. Don't get me wrong it's fun to stay in touch with friends and connect with people around the world. I have to remind myself to keep posting though. - I'm doing real well! I'm working on new music, I'm consistent with my exercise and business is getting back to what it was. Lots of things are coming together for me and I'm looking forward to the summer. How have you been? - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #streetstyle #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #manwithguitar #guitarplayer #londonstreetstyle #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #london #londonmusician #singersongwriter #stripes #denimjacket #bosslife #streetphotography #londongigs #londongigscene (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/COnHRpJnGjJ/?igshid=1o4xyu4bljt36

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You can now buy my merch directly from your phone. Visit my profile to see the options. - #taongaf #bandmerchandise #bandmerch #bandtshirt #bandtshirts #bandgear #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #london #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #ukmusicscene #ukmusichub (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKd_bysHOwW/?igshid=1bfhrwdqazyf5

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Things I do to keep myself entertained during lockdown. Number 372: Pretend to read a book while modelling a cool t-shirt some friends of mine designed. @sunflowersnowqueen - What are you up to today? - #london #archway #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk (at Archway, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHnaIoLHq8m/?igshid=p3cubxacx30b

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I managed to sneak in a show before the next lockdown. Thanks to @oliverblokland @azdreamtrain @adrilibri and @layla_ledbetter for coming down, the new friends I made, @moustachebardalston for hosting and @undergroundsoundlondon for organising the gig. Hopefully it won't be too long until the next one! - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #Музыка #Muzyka #hudba #zene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #dalston #london #eastlondon (at The moustache bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGfMN89HzcD/?igshid=13z5y0sdy10l3

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Can't believe that was my first live performance in more than 6 months. Thanks for coming down. Hopefully not too long until the next one! - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #dalston #stokenewington #eastlondon #london #londonmusicians (at The moustache bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ81TQn8AH/?igshid=1h6fcdgtm3so0

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Absinth the old school way. - #lostboyspizza #london #lostboys #absinthe #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk (at Lost Boys Pizza) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFktbD0HWKW/?igshid=1cdbkg0sc52qc

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It's been good to get back to life somewhat similar to what it was before the 'c-thing'. I've met up with more friends, been to restaurants and might even go to the cinema this week. How have you been? - Reminder that my next gig is happening on Thursday the 15th of October at the Moustache Bar in Stoke Newington. Get your tickets now, follow the link in my bio! - Photo by @louielondonphotography @londonlouiephotography - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk  #fenderstratocaster #fender #stratocaster #guitar #guitarist #guitarplaying #playingguitar #electricguitar #guitarmusic #гитара #Музыка #мода #Фотография (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE14ywuHEI3/?igshid=1b2k2bsvpihur

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#london #hoxton #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #Музыка (at U7 Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEw5BIZn7O0/?igshid=1dcjjqb1185mk

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I'm not sad... I just can't remember the words to my own songs. I'd better have them up on my screen while I sing. - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #bretonstripes #london #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #гитара #Музыка #Muzyka #hudba #zene #muusika #muzika #muziek #Мусиц #glasba #musica #lamusique (at Archway, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_Vi-kHH5O/?igshid=4by33dq1j8hb