PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing

Jade and David talk about transmutation, the innovative writing of ‘The Pitt’, and holding characters accountable in stories.

Listen to 'Grat' (unreleased demo) at the end of the episode. 

Music and production by David Mackenzie

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David and Jade share the tools that help them stay motivated and keep showing up for the creative process. 

Listen to 'Cleaning Bathrooms' at the end of the episode. 

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Jade and David discuss The Twilight Zone, cultural taboos in music, and Kundalini awakenings. 

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David shares what he has learned from doing a deep-dive into modern pop music.

Listen to 'Dead Rocks' at the end of the episode.

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Jade and David talk about the lies biopics sell us about the art life. Jade shares how she approached writing about being working class for her latest essay, ‘The Retreat’.

Buy a copy of ‘Bread Alone: What happens when we run out of working class writers?’ here (or wherever you get books).

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David and Jade discuss films they have been watching lately. 

Listen to ‘Dead Rocks’ at the end of the episode. 

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Jade and David discuss writing groups, feeling other people’s feelings, and dreams about cats.

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David and Jade discuss dreams from the ‘higher self’. They talk about the importance of rest in managing neurodivergence and chronic pain, and how it helps open space for ideas.

Read ‘No Bad Parts’ by Richard C. Schwartz for more information on IFS (Internal Family Systems) and working with parts.

Listen to ‘WhatFormat?’ at the end of the episode.

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Jade and David share the practices, rituals and tools that have helped them grow into better artists.

Listen to ‘Heldd FJG’ at the end of the episode.

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David talks about mastering his album. Jade talks about learning how to have fun with writing. 

Listen to ‘Sleeping Subway’ at the end of the episode.

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