Dear Flock,
I’d like to take this moment to welcome the new patrons!
Hello and thank you for being here!
If you didn’t know already, each month I make a photobox of snaps from whatever I’ve been up to.
Last month was a whirlwind of shows, I’ve got some amazing live pics in there.
photo by Stephanie Lauber taken in...
Dear Flock,
I have another song for your ears.
The Georgia Train + Mishkin Fitzgerald collaboration continues, and here is our next single, Ask.
Ask is a song about conflict and resentment, a dark and twisted rock ballad with a few contemporary flairs.
It’s a huge mix of image and sound.
I hope you enjoy.
For me personally, “Ask” is reminiscent to Ho...
2024-04-26 09:15:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Flock,
Today we launch the new single Already Gone into the world…hope you love it.
Feel free to share it around. It is out now on streaming platforms.
However, today only on Patreon we have released another brand new song: Truth.
This is like the sister of 2024-04-19 13:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Flock,
Here's a little look into what it's been like on the road with Lordi. It was an amazing whirlwind, and I'm heading off for round #2 on Thursday!
You'll also get snippets from Hana Piranha (including reggae version of Wingspan), Chemical Perils (trapping Jonny in the vocal booth), Third Bloom (our first ever live show) and more...
Enjoy!
Special thanks to Matas for putting this together, you'll see him pop up at the end ;)
Love & Feat...
2024-04-16 08:27:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Flock,
Wow.
What a month it’s been.
I’m just back off the first leg of the LORDI tour with Crimson Veil and catching up with everything…
Incredibly, I’ll be hitting the road again in about 10 days as we’ve been invited back for the final part of the tour. Amazing!
I’ll hopefully see some of you in Germany and Czech very soon.
Here we are lookin...
Hello lovely Flock,
Got another metal treat for you this month.
I'm currently on the ferry between the France and UK as I write this.
Halfway through the Crimson Veil tour with LORDI!
Things are going very well but we’re averaging about 4 hours sleep per night so I’m really feeling the tour tiredness and weirdness that comes with sleep deprivation 😵💫😵💫😵💫2024-04-01 08:05:19 +0000 UTC
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Hey Flock,
Just a reminder if you're free tonight I'll be live-streaming from The Nest, with a themed webcast "Musical moments that made me".
Hope to see some of you there. It will be available on catch up too.
LINKS:
Dear Flock,
I have a real monster blog for you this time.
Go on, get a cup of tea and have yourselves a read.
This is the story of the last 2 years...
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Towards the end of 2022 I had this growing feeling that a huge change was coming. It felt like something inside of me was dying away, growing smaller.
A part of me was leaving.
It was a surreal experience because at the time Garry and I felt i...
2024-03-19 23:13:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Flock,
I've got some excellent rewards coming soon - but time has not been on my side the last few days.
Between rehearsals and setting up our live show for the LORDI tour (our first one since 2019!), The Nest has been a busy hive of activity.
I have to say, I'm really enjoying it! Feels good to plan again. It's just 2 weeks till the tour.
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In the meantime, (and until I can post my full blog) I have been sorting through 15 years of hard-drives to find thi...
2024-03-13 10:02:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Flock,
It's already the 4th March! I'm sorry I've not posted anything yet.
Life is busy with daily rehearsals for the first ever CRIMSON VEIL tour, but also shows with Hana Piranha and Third Bloom approaching fast. Don't miss them...
2024-03-04 13:05:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Flock,
In this video (my first ever demonstration video!) I'll be sharing one of my homemade witchcraft tools: "incantation bowls" or "sigil plates".
This is ancient Jewish tradition that goes back thousands of years, have a quick read here.
My modern version of the bowl or plate is used in my own practice is not to banish demons, but to focus m...
2024-02-28 18:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Flock,
It's been a two weeks since the big announcement! If you haven't watched it yet no worries, here it is again, in video and written form.
The last two weeks have flown by.
I've been very busy with gigs, rehearsals, tour prep, tech, label negotiations... and the list goes on!
In 33 days we'll be heading off on tour... with LORDI!
2024-02-22 20:37:40 +0000 UTC
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Dearest Flock,
Enjoy January's month in video form, some behind-the-scenes with our new project, CRIMSON VEIL, and much more.
Last month was crazy busy so you'll see me recording with The Chimal Perils, doing make-up/hair myself for the FLINCH music video, and possibly the spookiest backing vocals I've ever done...
Enjoy!
Love & Feathers,
Mishkin x
2024-02-12 15:05:36 +0000 UTC View Post
To my dearest patrons,
It was so lovely to see so many of you last night despite the super short notice. Thank you as always for making me feel so supported and part of a community that I can rely on time and time again. Thank you.
To those who couldn’t make it, I apologise. Please watch/listen to the video for the full explanation and I’ll do my best to write it all up below…
This new venture may be our biggest one yet… as you might have ...
2024-02-09 22:35:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Flock,
The time has come.
I have some very good news that I've been waiting patiently to share with you, and I would love to do it live, over video with you all.
So, I've setup a group Zoom Meeting to explain everything, as it's a bit of a long story to write out, and you might have some questions too...
For those of you not comfortable with being on a live chat please feel free to keep cameras off (there is no required participa...
2024-02-07 22:04:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
ROAAARRR! Sorry this is a little late!
I had SO much fun doing this cover.
Growling is good for the soul.
Thank you so much to John who requested this, it's one of my favourite songs of all time.
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I first discovered Lamb of God when I was just 17 years old, on a Rock Sound compilation CD and this song blew my mind.
I'd never really heard much metal music before, especially where you could actually hear the words. 2024-02-03 11:07:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
This song was formed by Jonny and I last year. I had the chorus kicking around my head for several weeks before I brought it to him and these beautiful words came out.
It's about how loneliness can turn into obsession and how easily as humans we can misunderstand each other.
We've all probably experienced unwanted closeness at times in life and this song is about stepping back and setting your boundaries.
Dearest Flock,
I'll be going live tonight at 7.30pm 🇬🇧 time in the following places...
2024-01-31 15:46:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons...
Apologies.
I have had no internet for three days and not looking likely I will for tonight's epic webcast, sorry.
I have decided to postpone by just one week... so we will STILL have a show this January to bring in the New Year! I hope to see all of you there!
The new date is Wednesday 31st Jan at 7.30pm and here are all your links... again.
Dearest Demons,
Looking back at the final moments of 2023, here's my final vlog of that year. It's a short-ish one as I was light on video but you'll get...
- music recommendations of some bands you might not've heard yet
- an insight into Hana Piranha's footwear
- recording with Joe Black
- behind the scenes with HVIRESS
Enjoy! See you soon for our livestream on 24th!
Love & Feathers,
x Mishkin x
2024-01-18 12:50:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
How was your Christmas? Did you survive the New Years Party?
Was it good or are you just happy it's done for another year? Tell me your news.
I am splendid.
I'm currently floating on a pink-fluffy-cloud of creativity, excitement and good vibes right now.
I seem to have entered this year on a bit of a high... which isn't like me at all.
I usually shrink from January and hide away from the dark of winter, feeling rubbish until Spri...
2024-01-08 18:08:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
I hope this video ramble finds you well, cosy and enjoying your New Year's Eve plans.
I just wanted to give you a quick round-up of 2023's highlights, plus what's to come in 2024.
Most importantly, I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU, to all of you for being here for yet another year of Patreon. I can't quite believe it but we will be entering our 9th year of this!
Regarding my video blog, I tried to be as concise as I could an...
2023-12-31 19:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
Happy HEXmas!
I hope you are warm, cosy and in good company.
I'm about to sign off for the next few days in a much needed unplug.
I wanted to share this last live video with you before I switch off for the holiday, in case you needed something dark to counter the "Christmas cheer", haha.
Thank you so much for supporting me and the band here on Patreon during 2023... I will be doing an end of year video message for you before Dec 31st so look...
2023-12-24 19:47:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
I hope you enjoyed our Christmas Livestream? I had so much fun, thank you for being there. If you missed it you can watch again here.
November was busy! Here's a look back at what I got up to. Enjoy and hope it makes you giggle, there is a lot of silliness ;)
In a few days I shall be releasing another studio session from HEX. Don't go anywhere!
Love &...
2023-12-19 19:42:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello wonderful patrons,
See you tonight at 7pm (UK time) for a fun-filled evening of music, laughter, prizes and special guests!
Dearest Demons,
Yes, it's that time of year again... when the inner goth in me winces at all the happiness and Christmas cheer... yuk.
However, you know me. I do like to celebrate in my own way which means I'll be playing lots of depressing music for you wonderful patrons, AND inviting a few special guests to help me bring the mood down. Ha!
So far I've managed to rope in...
2023-12-11 19:10:15 +0000 UTC View Post
To my Dearest Demons,
Another month has passed and I have to start December by thanking you all for still being here.
You might've seen my "DIY Artist Unwappred" (as a counter post to Spotify's Wrapped) reel, which only reiterates how much I rely on you all to make my music... so seriously, THANK YOU.
Here are my photos from November which was insanely busy with shows with...
2023-12-03 17:03:08 +0000 UTC View PostDear Demons,
It's been a while since I've done a cover.
For some time it was a routine thing that I would do every month with Garry but it became somewhat of a hurried, last minute and cobbled together process that I didn't feel very proud of the results.
When I stretch myself too thin these are the things that begin to slip and I end up making quantity over quality. It's an easy thing to do when you're balancing many things, as you all know I love to do!
2023-11-30 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Dear Demons,
Tonight's webcast is going to be a very special one! I've got Dan Shears from the Velveteen Orkestra joining me.
Gig starts at 8pm, UK time. See you there!
(no Facebook tonight because my old profile is still locked, but I'l...
2023-11-27 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons...
Time for another instalment of the HEX sessions, this time a live version of the haunting Illuminate.
Assembled beautifully by Lightbringer Productions.
Enjoy.
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More to come very soon! Thank you all for being here.
Love & Feathers,
Mishkin x
2023-11-23 11:06:39 +0000 UTC View Post