Some updates that are worth sharing. A new book about the band Oasis came out, and I got to work on its Italian translation. It features (lots of) beautiful photographs by Jill Furmanovsky and a preface by Noel Gallagher, who also provided some fun insights to the photos. Last month I reunited with my pals … Continua a leggere Time well spent
Hi there, I’m back with a new song *which is not that new*. “Plain Sight” never got an official release – I was approached in 2020 to contribute to a compilation album in aid of the COVID unit of the Santa Maria Goretti hospital in Latina, Italy. I was living in Belgium at the time … Continua a leggere Plain Sight
I had the pleasure of spending a few days with my friends in Stick Men: Tony Levin, Markus Reuter and Pat Mastelotto. They were in Italy for a short tour, and I was invited to open their show in Carrara, north of Tuscany. I had never been there before. Luckily, I had some time off … Continua a leggere My salad days with Stick Men
Here we are in 2025. I will oblige to the Larry David rule, and will refrain from wishing a “Happy New Year” after January 7… Oh wait, I just did! Well, my mind is not at rest (it never is). I’m working on different projects, including the translation of three new books, plus ongoing work … Continua a leggere “The first death is in the heart, Harry”
A quick update. The massive Bob Dylan book that I have translated for Rizzoli Lizard is coming out on November 26. Quite excited to finally leaf through its pages. It’s the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who’s into Dylan — like, very much obsessed with Dylan. There is a lot to read and admire. A … Continua a leggere November (but also a bit of October)
Marco Machera 