Category Archives: Independent Thinking

My thoughts and questions about keeping independent art independent. Meanderings and discussion about the mindset and approach to writing and promoting our art.

Sheep Dressed Like Wolves: The Frazzles Effect

Posted on March 6, 2012 by atlumschema

Episode Five. This week I chat about quarter-life and mid-life crises, as well as introduce the concept of the Frazzles Effect: why does other people’s food taste better? Monophone – Tracks (used as the bedding) Ghost Poet – Longing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Thinking, Podcast | Tagged breakdown, crisps, frazzles, lone wolf, mid-life crisis, podcast, quarter-life crisis, stock exchange, this is war | 1 Comment

Badly Designed Group Work is Detrimental to Introverts

Posted on March 5, 2012 by atlumschema

Last year I finally worked out that I am an introvert (and what that meant). This was one of the most useful discoveries I have ever made and hugely conducive to helping me understand the way I can be more … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Independent Thinking, Introvert | Tagged bad, classroom, comfort zone, education, extrovert, group work, introversion, presentation, self-confidence, unhealthy | Leave a comment

‘Empire of the Soul’ Released as a Mask

Posted on February 27, 2012 by atlumschema

Empire of the Soul is being released as a mask. When you buy the physical version you will get the digital download of the two tracks, and then a white mask will be posted to you. Order it here. When … Continue reading →

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Sheep Dressed Like Wolves: Eat a Russian Doll, Become a Russian Doll

Posted on February 21, 2012 by atlumschema

The forth episode of the new look podcast. This week I consider the phrase ‘you are what you eat’ and compare the world to karaoke. The Caretaker – All You Are Going to Want to Do is Get Back There, … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Thinking, Podcast | Tagged analogy, constructivism, consume, eating, freedom, funny, karaoke, native american philosophy, one with nature, podcast, russian doll, save the planet, singing, world | Leave a comment

Take Your Attitude and Go Back to Whence You Came

Posted on February 20, 2012 by atlumschema

“Where we’re from we know a car isn’t just a car. You see, a car is a statement: A statement of your character, a statement of your confidence, a statement of your tastes And where we come from we know … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Thinking | Tagged advert, character, chrysler, commercial, go home, individualism, materialism, ridiculous adverts, ypsilon | 9 Comments

Where Is the Momentum Taking You?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by atlumschema

There is a strong possibility that you wouldn’t notice if you left your handbrake off when you parked your car at the bottom of the hill. It is very unlikely that your car would roll up the hill with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Thinking | Tagged car, credit, debt, engine, hill, momentum, money, motivation, progress, rolling, system, trouble | Leave a comment

I Think I Might be Happy with my Album…At Last.

Posted on February 11, 2012 by atlumschema

In my experience writing, recording, and releasing an album is a weird thing. It goes through many phases: You begin with a blank canvas where possibilities are endless. This can be both liberating and scary, but generally no big bad. … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Thinking, Music, Release | Tagged album, art, creative process, DIY, freedom, independent, music | Leave a comment

When I Feel Better Things Will Be Different

Posted on February 9, 2012 by atlumschema

When I’m feeling ill, or there is something generally inhibiting me from functioning in my usual way, I always think this: ‘Once I feel better I’m not going to take my health for granted, I’ll be able to achieve so … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Thinking | Tagged adverse, balance, businessman, fisherman, freedom, health, individualism, life, parable, situation, take for granted, tomorrow I'll be better, work | Leave a comment

My Prayer to the Great Lord Mammon

Posted on February 8, 2012 by atlumschema

The power of money is horrible. After having £100 essentially systematically stolen by Endsleigh Insurance yesterday I have tried to make a conscious decision to transcend that horrible feeling losing money puts in your stomach. Money is a key player … Continue reading →

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Sheep Dressed Like Wolves: The Promises We Make On Behalf of Our Kids

Posted on February 7, 2012 by atlumschema

The third podcast of 2012 – Andy asks questions about the things we promise on behalf of our kids so that we can survive. Jon Dots – Inception She Makes War – Exit Strategy The Jipsplice – Without the Wisdom … Continue reading →