Matthew Craig, Mulholland Blond, yergurl, Myrrhe, Mufti Days, Juno Disco, LORA, Nectar, Oscar The Wild and Gia Lowe. Photos supplied.

I’m back! After taking a bit of a break throughout December, I’ve re-ignited the fire and ready to take on 2021. I’ve been doing more and more research into different aspects of writing, marketing and PR to try and keep myself abreast of what’s going on, as well as try and stay ahead of the curve. It can get pretty tiring, but it’s worth it. I’m always looking to upskill, and it’s a good way to ensure that I’m getting value out of my time when I’m writing blogs. After all, it can be a bit disheartening for them just to disappear into the ether.

I’ve branched out into TikTok, which is something I’ve actually really enjoyed. You can follow me at @benmaddenwriter to see what I get up to there, or track my progress. I’m the first to admit that I’m not a very visual person, which is why I’m on there. I love going outside of my comfort zone, even if it means a lot more work. Who knew producing visuals could take me this long?

I’ve written about quite a few tracks since I last did one of these columns, and there have been some absolute heaters in the mix (really, they’re all heaters). You can check out the Spotify playlist below, then click on the reviews of the tracks you like, or vice versa. I’m not going to tell you how to live your life!

Matthew Craig Is Lighting A Fire With The Fierce ‘Cream Of The Crop

Mulholland Blond Bares His Soul On His New Single ‘Stay’

Yergurl's ‘Until We Meet Again’ Is Your New Post-Break-Up Anthem

Myrrhe's ‘Locked’ Is A Poppy Look At Toxic Relationships

Mufti Days Will Take Your Stress Away With The Chill ‘Cortisol’

INTERVIEW: Juno Disco On 5 Movies They'd Love To Soundtrack

LORA's ‘Define’ Is A Chilled-Out Track About Feeling Helpless

Treat Your Ears To The Sweet Sounds Of Nectar's ‘Caramel Blue’

Oscar The Wild's ‘My Daisy’ Finds Beauty In A Relationship's End

Gia Lowe Makes The Ordinary Sound Extraordinary On ‘Dopamine High’