Building things that matter. Making music that stays.

Mar 25, 2026

Dredg | Catch Without Arms

What is Dredg's “Catch Without Arms” about? How a California art-rock band, a Soundgarden producer, and 14 original paintings became a manifesto against selling out.

Mar 25, 2026

Azam Ali | In Other Worlds

Who is Azam Ali? The story behind “In Other Worlds” from Elysium for the Brave, featuring King Crimson members and the voice behind Matrix, 300, and Thor.

Mar 21, 2026

Ulver | Forgive Us (feat. Nils Petter Molvær)

What is Ulver's “Forgive Us” about? The death of the god Pan, a Norwegian trumpet legend, and the band that went from black metal to synth-pop in 30 years.

Mar 19, 2026

Murcof | All These Worlds Pt. II

What is Murcof's “All These Worlds Pt. II” about? How a canceled video game, a 17-year silence, and IRCAM technology created one of 2024's finest electronic tracks.

Mar 18, 2026

Trentemøller | Moan (Trentemøller Remix) feat. Ane Trolle

What is Trentemøller's “Moan” about? How a wordless debut album, a Copenhagen singer, and a Laika tribute video created one of electronic music's most haunting tracks.

Mar 17, 2026

Andrew Bird | Roma Fade

What is Andrew Bird's “Roma Fade” about? The Beacon Theater encounter that inspired this hauntingly beautiful track from the 2016 album Are You Serious.

Mar 20, 2026

#6 | The Machine Runs. The Body Waits.

The infrastructure is producing. The blog is alive, the music is back, the systems are tighter than ever. One thing still isn't moving: me.

Mar 14, 2026

#5 | The Infrastructure of a Better Life

The infrastructure is finally in place. A rebuilt website, a new task framework, better food, and uninterrupted sleep. Documenting what actually changed.

Mar 8, 2026

#4 | From Uzak to Yakın: The Album I Had to Make

From distant to close. Reimagining old electronic tracks with piano and strings. Same composer. Different clarity. The story behind Yakın.

Dec 6, 2025

#3 | A Moment of Humming

Releasing 'A Moment of Humming' and confronting the question it asks: What are you spending your time on? On finishing old songs, music archaeology, and finally choosing the habits that matter.

Nov 22, 2025

#2 | Progress Update: Systems Are Starting to Click

Systems beat willpower. Here's what I learned launching habit.ist, building with Linear, and creating content that actually feels sustainable.

Nov 11, 2025

#1 | Unstuck at 41: Building the Life I Dreamed About as a Kid

Six projects. One transformation. Real documentation of going from stuck at 40 to building the life I always imagined.

The Minimalist Marketing Stack

Most teams do not have a marketing problem. They have a software bloat problem. The case for cutting your stack down to four tools and doing the real work.

The $200 Million Red Line: What Anthropic's Clash With the Pentagon Teaches Us About Growth

Anthropic signed a $200 million Pentagon deal, then got blacklisted for refusing to drop their AI safety guardrails. The story behind the clash and what it means for every founder who faces pressure to compromise.

How AI Killed the Generic How-To Article

Generic how-to content is losing ground fast. Here is what changed in SEO, why information gain now matters more than completeness, and what survives the shift.

The End of Subscription-First: Why Creators Need a Better Revenue Model

Subscription fatigue is reshaping the creator economy. Here is why micro-products, cohorts, and fractional expertise often beat subscription-first models.

Claude AI Usage by Country: What This Map Really Reveals

Anthropic's January 2026 Economic Index reveals where Claude is used most intensely. Israel leads at 4.90x, Singapore at 4.19x, the US at 3.69x. Here is what the map actually means.

Medical Tourism in 2026: Best Destinations, Top Procedures, and Why Turkey Leads

Explore medical tourism in 2026: top destinations, key procedures, major risks, and why Turkey leads in dental, hair transplant, and aesthetics.