Words are central to how I view, interpret and express.
I write regularly on creativity, culture, content, media, tech and being human.
I am culturally curious, stimulated by stories, perspectives, discoveries and oddities. I am a handy curator with an eye for captivating creations, interesting reads and compelling stories.
My writing appears across two newsletters- each with its own flavour; both intended in their own way, to provide worthwhile reads in the algorithm-fuelled flood of information and 'content' that we call modern living.
Writings
Some pieces that provide a flavour include the Warm & Weird, Samuel's Story about a French animation, a Fruity Romance, blood & art, 2025 looks at Music & the Machines, the AI & creativity debate, a dive into AI Influencers, formulas shaping content in a streaming world, the micro-drama scene.
NEWSLETTERS
Eclectic storytelling around culture, creativity, humanity & tech.
Weekly dispatches bring curations, insights, news & perspectives.
Every week, The Colour Bar shares perspectives, commentary and discoveries from media, entertainment, sports, tech & brands. This is not 'breaking news', nor 'all you need to know' ; this is me sharing what's interesting in the worlds we live & work in.
A staple is 'Curated/Cuts', eye candy with shorts, ads, animation, design & branding goodness.
Frequent themes are streaming, advertising & branding, AI & creativity, digital content, sports trends, platforms & creators.
Sit down, have a cup.
This here is a gathering of curiosities from across space & time. Explorations in storytelling, through a lens of curiosity, creativity and culture. In here, you will find ideas, discoveries, perspectives and selections.
Frequent themes are creativity, pop culture, music, entertainment, sports, AI & humanity.
Some stories I enjoyed exploring include Diamonds & Dust- four women, four centuries, one trinket ; The Rise, Fall (& Rise?) of Flappy Bird- a viral sensation that wasn't ; The Unlikely Samurai- a gaijin across the ages ; Teenage Wasteland- the story of a rock classic ; Monopolise- the irony of an ignored inventor ; The Duke, the Baron, the Thief spanning three centuries ; an old text talks free speech- Ancient Creative Freedom ; Boulevards- the first photographed humans ; Really, TV?- a baffling tale from reality TV.
This started as a response to my network suggesting I should consolidate my wide explorations in my fields and beyond, which was scattered around Linkedin and other platforms.
Every week, The Colour Bar shares lead pieces, commentary and links from media, entertainment, sports, tech & brands. This is not 'breaking news', nor 'all you need to know' ; this is me sharing what's interesting in the worlds we live & work in.
A staple is '▶️ Curated/Cuts', eye candy with ads, shorts, animation, design & branding goodness.
Frequent themes are streaming, advertising & branding, digital video content, AI & creativity, sports trends, platforms and creators.
Some pieces that provide a flavour include the Warm & Weird, Samuel's Story about a French animation, a Fruity Romance, blood & art, 2025 looks at Music & the Machines, the AI & creativity debate, a dive into AI Influencers, formulas shaping content in a streaming world, the micro-drama scene.
Sit down, have a cup.
This here is a gathering of curiosities from across space & time. Explorations in storytelling, often through a lens of curiosity, creativity and culture. In here, you will find ideas, discoveries, perspectives and selections. Mostly intended to spur conversation and spark inspiration.
Besides a feature piece I thread through, regulars are 'Friday Finds'- visual delights to enjoy or ponder, and 'Masala Peanuts'- stories or tidbits I find interesting.
Frequent themes are creativity, pop culture, music, entertainment, sports, AI & humanity.
Some stories I enjoyed exploring include The Rise, Fall (& Rise?) of Flappy Bird- a viral sensation that wasn't; The Unlikely Samurai- a gaijin across the ages ; Teenage Wasteland- the story of a rock classic ; The Duke, the Baron, the Thief spanning three centuries ; an old text talks free speech- Ancient Creative Freedom ; A Beep for The Beatles- an amusing intersection of technology, legal & music; A Prince from a foreign land- nostalgia and video games ; Really, TV?- a baffling tale from reality TV.
