AKERS MUSIC

Instagram is rotting my brain. There, I said it.

I’ve never felt so turned off in my life as I do right now, and it’s all thanks to my addiction to this app. It’s a cesspool of drama, outrage, bullying, and overflowing with noise. Every scroll is polarising, and like a fool, I’ve played along.

The emotional whiplash is brutal. One reel makes me laugh out loud, pumping me full of endorphins — the next slams me with horrific images that crush my spirit. It’s a sick rollercoaster: joy, heartbreak, rage, repeat…

I’ve come to realise I don’t need to be so hard on myself. The past couple of years have been heavy — and a sense of aimlessness can sneak in and rob you of the creative spark that once lit up your days. For a while, mine had completely vanished.

Around the beginning of May, I started to feel... stale. Like actual stale bread. Eventually, something in me snapped. Not in a dramatic way — more like a quiet knowing: This isn’t how I want to live.

It felt necessary to make a few alterations and to start with the…

Turning a song idea into a full-length single can be a major undertaking. It involves hours of work, emotional ups and downs, confronting fears, battling insecurities, and moments of serious doubt. So how do I know if a one-minute song is worth the effort? After all, making music might look glamorous, but it can also be mega scary.

Sure, I could easily transform and release every one-minute song I write into a single, but not all of them are worth the investment. Over the years, I’ve learned to trust a few…

I’d be lying if I said I haven’t dreamed of a music career. The lives of artists like SOHN, Robyn, Joe Goddard and Róisín Murphy—low on [popstar] fame but high on talent and success—are enviable. Their ability to thrive creatively while still leading relatively ‘normal’ lives can spark a ripple of envy in me.

Admiring these artists made me reflect on my own path. Having talent is one thing, but building a lasting career in music is something else entirely. I’ve let go of the old, naïve dream of being…

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always worked hard. While studying at college, I juggled two part-time jobs—not because I had to, but because I’ve always loved working with people toward a shared goal. Alongside studying and working, I never stopped writing songs or performing on stage. Both hard work and music have always fueled my passions.
 

Seeing potential, but…

People have often seen potential in my music, but the truth is, for a long time, I wasn’t sure what I was about. With so many musical…

Recently, after losing my father, I came face-to-face with the importance of true connection and community. It was a turning point. A few years ago, Instagram felt like the perfect place to meet musicians, producers, creatives, and fans who appreciated my music. But since Instagram introduced Reels, I found myself less engaged in those real connections and more caught up in the endless scroll—spending hours trying to game the algorithm or create content that would get my music in front of people.

When you…