Listen to the podcast here So Mishkin and I have been doing a little bonus series on the podcast called Rate and Hate, and in our most recent episode we did something that felt long overdue — a full, rundown of the musical genres that would, without question, serve as our punishment in hell. No malice towards the humans making the music (mostly), just a very honest accounting of what makes us want to vomit. We came up with a list of ten, and I want to walk you through them he

Your Repeatable Campaign Framework: Five Steps to Getting Your Music Heard Listen to the podcast here There's something satisfying about having a system. After running countless campaigns across multiple projects, we've come to realise that whilst creativity is wonderfully chaotic, promotion doesn't have to be. Whether you're releasing your first single or your fiftieth, you can follow the same five-step rhythm: Song, Visuals, Promotion, Outreach, and Feedback. You can add bi

We're going on tour in February, and we're going to tell you why this matters. Listen to the podcast here The Heart of Darkness tour isn't just four acts sharing a bill. It's Catherine Elms , Emberhoney , HVIRESS and Hana Piranha creating something that shouldn't need to be radical but somehow still is: a space where artists actively celebrate each other instead of competing for scraps. We've known each other for years now, some of us since the Indie Noir nights back in 20

Looking back at 2025, I'm struck by how much of it was defined by motion - running, crossing borders, touring across countries, and the constant forward momentum that comes from refusing to stay still. Some of it went well. Some of it was exhausting. Here's what happened. Running For Its Own Sake I ran two races this year that I'm proud of. The first was a 10K in Chichester back in February, and the training leading up to it was really tough. We were recording in Belgium at t

Welcome back to another episode where Mishkin and I decided to unleash all our pent-up rage about the songs we've been forced to play at weddings, sessions, and cover gigs. If you didn't already think we're horrible people, here's more proof. We're calling this bonus episode " Rate & Hate " and it's the first in a series of things we hate. (It's a long series.) It's actually astonishing how quickly we were able to compile this playlist. All the songs just stood out immediatel

20 Life Hacks for Musicians We recorded this one in Spain, where the sun was shining and we sat down to make a whole season's worth of podcasts in one go. In this podcast Mish and I list the practical things that have helped us balance this ridiculous career we've chosen. Listen to the podcast here Some of these life hacks need money, some need time, and we're fully aware that not everyone has those luxuries. But hopefully there's something in here that might help you stay af

This week's podcast explores something we keep coming back to: what happens when you've been making music for decades and you're moving into a new phase of your career, armed with all the experience and perspective that comes with it. Listen to the podcast here Watch the video here I'm 37 now, and according to page 1 of "Myths of the Music Industry", I should have peaked around 27 and then gracefully disappeared. Preferably frozen in time like some gothic Snow White, never ag

All On Black Or: How I Spent £18 Being Petty and Got Reimbursed by The Universe Listen to the podcast here Watch our video here The thing about being a musician that nobody tells you when you're seventeen and dreaming of sold-out shows is that you're basically a professional gambler. Except instead of betting chips at a casino, you're betting your mental health, your bank account, and occasionally, missing saying goodbye to your evil cat because you're in a different country

How to Build an Empire: The Three Pillars Will it benefit the empire? That's the question Mish and I ask ourselves before taking on any project, gig, or collaboration. It's become the filter through which every opportunity passes. Because here's the thing about building a musical empire: you can't do it by saying yes to everything, and you definitely can't do it alone. Pillar One: Collaboration Early in my career I said yes to every opportunity. These days I'm far more select

My Sister, My Lover: When Band Boundaries Get Blurry Being in a band is weird. Really weird. And if you're a musician reading this and...

It's that time again - another blog and podcast are up and this time round we've branched out into a YouTube channel ! I would never...

Making Music on a Shoestring It's the beginning of September, and I hope everyone is settling into the new season well. There's something...

As you’ll know if you follow the blog, Mish and I released a new HVIRESS track last week: I Am The Snake Queen.  The visualiser video...

HVIRESS - my electronic project with Mishkin Fitzgerald - has a new album dropping soon and here is the first single. I Am The Snake...

Check out the podcast here Hola from Spain! I’ve been settling into my new home in Cómpeta for the past two weeks. I’ve actually been ill...

Check out the podcast here It’s the end of July, and I’m counting down to a huge life event at the end of the week — I’m moving to Spain!...

Check out the podcast here Last week, Crimson Veil played a festival in Germany called Burning Pants . We knew it was going to be a...

Check-in: Hello Earthlings! It’s summer here, Crimson Veil are back from our epic tour with Combichrist, and I can’t believe it’s only...

🎭 No Room for Mystique It’s June, and we’re back from our epic tour supporting Combichrist . It’s been an intense year so far, and Mish...

Dispatch from Bologna, pyjama edition. Right now, I’m recording this in black satin pyjamas from a campsite in Bologna, Italy. Glamorous,...