The second demo song is almost complete! Actually, it's the title track. This was a difficult one, structurally. It relies heavily on an unusual instrument and features some unusual timing, so it took a while to make the transitions work. I'm excited by the vibe of...

This is the first time I've written an album knowing for sure that some of the songs will be performed live, and that they'll probably be performed in a certain way; myself with a guitar. Previous Wolcensmen records were not written with a view to performing live, or...

Today I heard the phrase 'mental hygiene' for the first time, to describe an issue I've long been pondering: Many of us have spent most of our lives taking care not to expose our bodies to poison and pollution, and some of us try to protect the natural environment...

I've been a bit quiet lately with updates. I have almost completed the first demo song (and the first is always the hardest, as it sets the standard and determines whether the floodgates can be allowed to open or not). I find this time of year very inspiring, and I...

It may sound clichéd, but there are emotional struggles to face when creating a musical record. I offered to be candid about the whole process, so I will try to give some insight into my own worries, anxieties and inner-conflicts. 'Fire in the White Stone' was a...

I'll try not to make this short entry too nerdy. As I shall be recording most of the parts for the album in my little home studio (to then be mixed by an as-yet-unnamed producer), I am in the process of upgrading my gear to get the best possible results. I purchased...

I do have a working title for the album, but it's far too early to reveal that now. What I will say is that it's a title which can be interpreted in many ways, so can inspire a range of lyrics. I'm currently working on the first demo song and it has quite a tribal,...