A quiet space for music, speech, memory, and reflection.

Listening without algorithms. Writing without noise.

Created by writer Derek Franklin

Recent Entries


  • Hawk Roosting

    A jumbled medley of music and musings that dives into remixed film scores, the genius of Ted Hughes, and a nostalgic stroll down the Talk Talk memory lane. Who knew music could be this complicated?

  • Time Heals

    In a world where Donovan reigns supreme, Madness embraces their nutty nature, and classical music quietly judges us, everything is equal after the noise. Marvellous!

  • Bukowski Bellows

    Bruce Springsteen’s vault of uncertainty spills out gems, Charles Bukowski rambles while a dog sniffs, and Lauryn Hill proves less is, indeed, more. Music’s a riot!

  • Pastoral Escape

    Fresh air strolls, a dog’s questionable diet, and eclectic music musings! Turns out, the new generation’s tunes aren’t so bad after all. Cue the nostalgia!

  • Bad Santa

    In a world where Sleaford Mods rant about Santa in January and Marillion’s Steve Hogarth has an existential crisis over someone else’s hit, normality is overrated!