Maker's Almanac

Mike Viola’s “Paul McCarthy” is an open love letter to classic rock

An album review (sorta), but mostly a look at the craft of veteran songwriter/producer operating at the top of his game

Sep 20, 2023

On making peace with "the unsatisfying grunt labor" of writing, according to author Rick Bass

Thoughts on the spirituality of working at your craft, and fighting for what makes you feel free

Jun 21, 2023

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