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13/03/2026

Suno CEO Miky Shulman says making music isn't enjoyable. Tiny Purple God of Music Prince disagrees. Do we have to ask who's right?

There are so many facets to the AI music debate, and from many perspectives. For me, it comes down to one thing... The absolute joylessness of it. Stripping away the part that gives you the greatest sense of satisfaction.

I don't have a tiny percentage of the talent that Prince had. I will never have his critical, commerical or popular appeal that he did. But I still get as much joy has he did from making music.

Playing music is difficult. It's time-consuming. And it's heaven.

19/01/2026

Happy Blue Monday. The so-called most depressing day of the year. No time of year seems to get as much hate as January. I'm guessing a lot of songwriters in the northern hemisphere don't feel that way.

I've always been happier writing music in winter. Proper winter, after Christmas has buggered off back to the attic. I love the quiet. Not just the practical quiet of being able to record without my neighbours lawnmower ruining it; the actual feeling of hibernation that you get. I can lock myself up with my guitars and keyboards without the guilt I feel in summer - like I'm wasting the weather and the daylight.

And then there's the optimism it brings with it. The feeling of starting over again. Reseting yourself. Making improvements here and there.

I don't think there's a better month for making music. January, I love you, and all the songs you bring.

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