I deactivated my Instagram account several days ago with the belief that I was done for good. I was so tired, so, so tired of feeling like shit almost immediately after logging in. I was also tired of the narcissism. Instagram is a breeding place for it. But I'm aware that it was me who was… Continue reading How I Plan To Survive On Instagram
Month: September 2017
Wyrd Words & Effigies Playlist 2 : In Memory Of Valfar
In 2004 we lost one of the most innovative Black Metal musicians to have ever breathed... And I am not saying this lightly. Terje "Valfar" Bakken, the founder of Norwegian band Windir spawned an entirely new sub-genre of BM known as Sognametal. Today would have been Valfar's 39th birthday, and in his honour I've put… Continue reading Wyrd Words & Effigies Playlist 2 : In Memory Of Valfar
DIY In The Dark : The Blair Witch Project Stick Figure
The Blair Witch Project is, in my humble opinion, one of the best horror films. I've talked about it several times before so I won't ramble about its greatness. Recently though I've been feeling this strong as hell desire to craft one of the stick figurines. I think it might have something to do with… Continue reading DIY In The Dark : The Blair Witch Project Stick Figure
Sighting Of A Norwegian Mountain Troll
There is a little part of me that believes trolls exist in Scandinavia. The same part that believes there is a Loch Ness Monster in Scotland and legions of Sasquatch in North America and elsewhere in the world. I've watched countless documentaries about all three cryptids...(The Bigfoot Files has to be one of the best)… Continue reading Sighting Of A Norwegian Mountain Troll
15 Days Left To Submit To The Magazine
If you're interested in appearing in Issue 2 of Wyrd Words & Effigies Magazine (the first issue can be found here) please don't wait to long to submit your art or creative writing, as the deadline closes on the 15th of September. If you need more information, creep on over to the submissions page. If… Continue reading 15 Days Left To Submit To The Magazine
Sin Eater : The Hare In The Wheat Pin
I've talked about British artist Sin Eater several times here before - and if you're into folk horror you'll be all too familiar with their olde worlde style - and was looking forward to giving you an immense shop update 'cos it's been a while. But...and unsurprisingly...pretty much EVERYTHING in the store has sold out,… Continue reading Sin Eater : The Hare In The Wheat Pin
Celebrating the strange and the shadowy, the damned and unseen 