To my wonderful patrons...
For the first time in maybe 2 weeks I actually sat at my piano. Not to practice but to write. And a whole new song came out.
This is a very good sign.
What can I say except thank you again for the incredible feedback on my last post, it really lifted a weight off me.
I feel like in the last blog 2023-05-09 20:53:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Flock,
Where to start? This might be a bit of long one, so prepare yourselves. Maybe put the kettle on...
[note - I have also made an audio version of this for those who would prefer to listen instead, it's here]
The inspiration for this blog came to me the other day, when I sat down at the piano, ready to start my prac...
2023-05-05 12:44:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
This song is a little bit special as Garry and I will be heading to see these guys live for the first time ever.
Having listening to the band for well over a decade (mostly while on tour during the states!), we are beyond excited to see them in the flesh in London.
Hope you enjoy our cover of this beautiful song.
This month I think I'm going to do some Black Rebel Motorcycle Club... any fans here?
To my dear demons,
We come to the end of yet another month. And breeeeeathe. As I write this I am just back from an epic double day shoot and rehearsal.
For me this April has flown by just a little too quickly and I've felt quite overwhelmed at the amount of things I'm doing. I'm sorry if I've not been as engaged here as my usual self, but the good news is I've got plenty of wonderful music and art in the bank now, and can start teasing these out as the year goes on... It's just b...
2023-04-30 23:00:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello you absolutely brilliant bunch,
It's just a little mid-week message from me to keep you updated.
I've been a little quiet here on Patreon, mostly cos this month has been very much about building, practicing, and work... lots of work.
We also had the H҉E҉X҉ release smack bang in the middle of the month, which has just been incredible amounts of fun to watch it go out into the world.
2023-04-25 19:30:00 +0000 UTC
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Hey lovely patrons,
Just a quick one for ya...
In the run up to H҉E҉X҉ being released on 19th April, we are creating some rather beautiful "sigil overlays" on our profile picture. If any of you lovely lot would like to join us with your very own monochrome sigil profile picture then please... let us know! You can update your avatar or just keep it for fun 😈
Best way to do it is to send an email to mishkin@birdeatsbaby.co.uk with your c...
2023-04-13 10:21:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Demons,
In the spirit of being honest and sharing the lows as well as the highs - I have to tell you, the last few days have been clouded with a very low depression. I have not been mentally well at all.
Part of my bi-polar cycle means that as well as the soaring, creative and energy-full highs there is a flip-side that leaves me devastated, weary and huddled in my bed for hours, or sometimes days. Due to several unpredictable factors (an emergency trip to the vets and a ...
2023-04-12 12:20:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
I hope you enjoyed reading about the concept of HEX in my previous blog!
This is just a shorty to give you our cover for the month + some lovely photos.
Before I share this I should let you know that Catherine Elms also did a cover of Passenger (I think our minds are on the same wavelength!) some time ago, definitely ch...
2023-04-01 14:02:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey there lovely patron Flock,
It's Friday night. What are you up to this weekend?
The old Mishkin would probably have been drunk by now already, planning my mischievous night out on the town... but today's very sober Mishkin is just about ready for bed, haha how times have changed.
It's not a surprise... I'm working very hard at the moment on numerous music projects, daily practice...
2023-03-31 21:52:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Demons,
I am very excited to see you all tonight for the ✖️H҉E҉X҉ ✖️ official watch party and livestream... all the details are as follows:
Party kicks off at 7pm UK Time.
I'll be playing two music sets (one piano, one backing track), and in the middle chatting with you about the creation of the music video. There's also a message from each band member about their thoughts on the song/video. We can then watch the premi...
2023-03-30 11:10:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Demons,
It's time for my video blog! Enjoy numerous funny moments such as...
My dog walking outfits!
My views on pentatonic scales!
Going back to church!
Sad snacks!
We always have so much fun making these (thank you Matas our editor) so I'm very glad that you all are getting to watch it. February was a short month but we packed a lot in. Have fun watching!
2023-03-14 11:00:34 +0000 UTC
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Dear Demons,
It's me again, twice in two days you lucky things ;)
I'm back to deliver the final bits of last month's rewards, including first-and-foremost a cover of epic proportions: Pink Floyd's Mother.
This one is fairly special as Garry did the entire thing pretty much without me... including the vocals. He's been practicing all month and WOW. So impres...
2023-03-01 18:31:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Demons,
February is drawing to a close. It's been a very full month, we've packed in so much to the last 28 days that I feel my battery is in need of a recharge... how are you all doing? Excited for the Spring? I am loving that extra bit of sunshine in the morning and the days getting longer and lighter.
It's hard to believe that over the last few weeks I launched my new project
Dearest Demons,
Tonight I will be live from The Nest for your listening pleasure... kick off is at 8pm and my special guest, Phil Johnstone will be joining me.
Dearest Demons,
I have been silent for a while... but lots has been happening. If you're not in a reading mood then feel free to just watch last month's vlog above! Otherwise... scroll down and come back, I've lots to tell you 😁
My first album with The Chemical Perils was finally released on alllll the platforms. If you didn't listen yet there here are all the links:
Dear Demons,
First of all - thank you for still being here... I know January can be a very tight month for many of us, and I don't know about you but this month has felt very looooong.
Well, don't worry - the Spring is not far off! And I have this month's entertainment sorted.
Tonight I'll be playing songs live at T...
2023-01-31 10:11:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello lovely demons,
I know I've left this very late, it's been a crazy busy month in all the good ways.
Just to let you know - tomorrow all the patron rewards will go out AND I will be live-streaming here at 8.30pm, playing new/old/fav songs for you.
If you can't make it don't worry, it will be available forever for all of you...
See you then!
Love & Feathers,
Mishkin x
2023-01-30 13:09:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Patrons,
It’s halfway through January and you’ve not heard a peep from me. I do apologise! Like a little animal coming out from my winter hibernation I’ve not been that keen to step back into the full flow of work yet, I think I'm just still suffering from a bit of mental burnout. My head is cloudy, my body is tired and I approach this blog with a little bit less articulation than normal.
My pug George has summed it up in this rather apt picture:
2023-01-16 19:22:56 +0000 UTC
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Happy New Year!
Here is my yearly round-up, it's just a bit of fun, hope you enjoy looking back with me!
Thank you so much for all your support in 2022... I hope you'll stick around for more weirdness in 2023. This band is still here because you are.
With all our love & feathers,
Mishkin, Hana, Garry & Anna xxx
2023-01-01 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello wonderful patrons,
I'm going to keep this brief. I'm sure you've all got some kind of plan for NYE tonight so I'll not keep you...
I've made you a yearly round-up "Queen's Speech" style video blog (which will be published first thing tomorrow), so I'm really just here to hand over a few rewards and wish you a Happy New Year!
First up, here are the photo highlights from December. This one here was taken by Scott Chalmers at the HEX video shoo...
2022-12-31 18:50:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey patrons,
Usually I'd wait to the end of the month to share this but as it's such a juicy one I'd like to share it with you now. It's a little personal this time too - I've openly shared my feelings on some recent gigs and how 2022 has affected me. It's been both good and bad and I had a few thoughts I wanted to share with the group. How about you? How has your year been?
There's also so much awesome footage from the upcoming music video, HEX, which is due to be out early next ...
2022-12-21 18:23:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello lovely patrons,
Tonight Anna and myself will (attempt to!) play THE WORLD CONSPIRES, plus a few other tunes for your listening pleasure...
The show goes live at 7.30pm, let's hope all the technical stuff works cos this is the first time we've done it at Anna's drum studio. Fingers crossed! The test went great last night so it's on... unfortunately I have a terribly dry chesty cough so my voice is not at it's best but we shall see how it goes. Really looking forward to seeing...
2022-12-17 18:52:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello lovely patrons,
Tonight Anna and myself will (attempt to!) play THE WORLD CONSPIRES, plus a few other tunes for your listening pleasure...
The show goes live at 7.30pm, let's hope all the technical stuff works cos this is the first time we've done it at Anna's drum studio. Fingers crossed! The test went great last night so it's on... unfortunately I have a terribly dry chesty cough so my voice is not at it's best but we shall see how it goes. Really looking forward to seeing...
2022-12-17 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
Where to start? This month's rewards are here and they are juicy! Prepare yourselves, you might need to make a cuppa...
Right. How about we dive in with the new HVIRESS banger, featuring the mysterious and mystical Emberhoney? It's titled Organ Grinde...
2022-11-30 23:43:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello lovely patrons... just a very quick one to tell you, I just found out we're gonna be played on BBC Radio 1 tonight, WOW! How'd that happen?!
I never thought we'd ever get on 2022-11-21 21:27:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello lovelies,
I'll be going live in just over 2 hours. 7.30pm, UK time. You can watch in the following places...
See you soon.
Love & Feathers,
Mishkin x 2022-11-17 17:18:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello you beautiful demons you,
This is just a quick reminder that THIS THURSDAY, 7pm-9pm (UK time) I'll be doing a patron-only webcast.
I plan on playing some new songs, some old songs and generally have a chat about what's coming up as we run down to Christmas and the end of 2022.
I also have some thoughts about how we can share more as a community on Patreon.
It's nothing you haven't heard from me before but I'd like to expand on a few thoughts/ideas ...
Dearest Demons,
Happy Halloween my lovelies... how are you celebrating? Please tell me you are spending the night getting spooky somehow? 👻
I've got a lot of content to share for you here so I'll try to keep it sparse but tasty.
First up...
This just came out 2022-10-31 21:29:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Dearest Demons,
It's time for my video blog! This one is really special as you'll get the very first peek into the next music video we'll be offering... the title track from the album...
I managed to rope my builder Dave into building us an amazing piece of moving set-design... you'll get the first look here.
Also it features Hana being very very cute, a montage of all the best orange-haired Mishkin moments, and all the influences for the song.
...
2022-10-17 12:40:17 +0000 UTC View Post