40 years of Mishkin (naughty forty)

Hello Humans!

I wanted to make this post on my birthday (10th Feb) but as you know I had tonsillitis so everything this month is a little late.

I hope you enjoy this video of me reflecting on the last 40 years... and you'll join me for the next!

I'll be doing a 40th Birthday Livestream on THURSDAY MARCH 13th.

I hope you can join me as I play songs from all my projects chronologically, stretched across the years.

Instead of a Photobox this month I have chosen some select "moments" that I thought you could enjoy below... much love to you all and thank you for your support over the last few years. I would not be where I am without you.

Me and my older siblings, James & Meg. Even in this pic I look very, very naughty and nothing has changed ;)

Garry and I in 2016, about to shoot the iconic music video for "Deathbed Confession". The band was really starting to take off at this point and I felt we were on the wave of something really special... it was an incredible day. I will never forget riding in a real tank.

Birdeatsbaby post-show at The Black Heart, London. You can really feel the love (and silliness) between the members of this line-up and I'll forever be grateful to have these people in my life!

My manager Simon and I in the summer of the pandemic, picking mushrooms. I was newly sober at this point and enjoying the unplug from all the touring. This was a real chance for me to re-assess my life and rediscover what was important. Simon's never-ending support (especially with my decision to quit alcohol) over the years has been unparalleled.

Hana and I discovering that we could actually be comedians with our spin-off series "Who Are HVIRESS?", another pandemic project that grew wings and has now become a fully fledged band with upcoming album...

Embracing the colour grey and my new "parent status" as step-mum to Garry's beautiful child, Elise. Elise features in nearly all the HVIRESS videos and something tells me she'll be back...

Making "HEX" with Scott Chalmers. This one didn't make the cover but I love this look of the band, it's so spooky, witchy and sexy all at the same time.

Before we signed the contract with Reigning Phoenix, Frank (our German manager) took us out for a very posh meal in Brighton. Naturally we ordered ALL the desserts.

Mister Lordi signing my boobs on the last night of our tour with them. We still keep in touch and we now share the same sound engineer, "Mikko" who is now a member of the Crimson Crew.

Finally - Garry and I about to get emotional for the Phantom of the Opera - a musical which has long since influenced my song-writing. I could watch it 100 times and not get bored.

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So, what is there left to do? Well...

• THE FLOCK ARCHIVE - this is constantly being updated with everything you might've missed. It contains photos, vlogs, talks, magick spells, songs, collabs, lessons and sheet music.

• THE DISCORD GROUP - this is where we can chat, share memes, ideas, music, mental health support and follow me closely when I'm on tour. If you're not part of the group you can join by clicking the link

• 40th BIRTHDAY LIVESTREAM - Join me on March 13th as I play through songs old and new and celebrate turning 40 with my favourite community - you guys!

• FEEDBACK - anything else you'd like from Patreon? What are you enjoying/not enjoying? Please leave me a comment I would love to know how to give back.

Thanks for being here. See you all soon.

Love,

Mishkin x