Best Albums of 2022: At What Cost? by Surya Sen
one of the most exciting things I’ve listened to this year Continue reading Best Albums of 2022: At What Cost? by Surya Sen
Author: My Mashed Up Life
Who am I? I'm Matthew, a dad and husband living in Oxfordshire. I'm British-American and have lived in the UK, the US, Canada and Japan. I work in education and write mostly about books and music, with a little bit of parenting thrown in. He / him.
Best Albums of 2022: Islands by Josef Salvat
the whole album speaks of love and liberation; it exudes a confidence that comes with loving and accepting who you are. Continue reading Best Albums of 2022: Islands by Josef Salvat
This week I’m listening to: Black Girl Magic by Honey Dijon.
This is one of the best dance records I’ve heard in a long time. Continue reading This week I’m listening to: Black Girl Magic by Honey Dijon.
Family Life by Akhil Sharma: an autobiographical tale of immigration and family trauma.
Although a work of fiction, Sharma draws heavily on his own experiences in Family Life. Continue reading Family Life by Akhil Sharma: an autobiographical tale of immigration and family trauma.
This week I’m listening to: Svengali by Cakes da Killa
the new house-infused rap album from Cakes da Killa Continue reading This week I’m listening to: Svengali by Cakes da Killa
October reading round-up: a suitably dark choice of books for the Halloween season
I didn’t set out to read such darkly disturbing books this month, but here we are at the end of October and looking back, these books are linked by threads of immorality, manipulation and murder. Continue reading October reading round-up: a suitably dark choice of books for the Halloween season
Primrose Bakery Everyday by Martha Swift
Would you like a slice of cake? Continue reading Primrose Bakery Everyday by Martha Swift
An Obedient Father by Akhil Sharma is an uncomfortable read.
An Obedient Father is one of the most uncomfortable books that I’ve ever read Continue reading An Obedient Father by Akhil Sharma is an uncomfortable read.
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