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)
August was very slow for me. Unbearably hot in Italy. I made the decision to find shelter in London for a few days, in search of some much-needed Northern European weather. I miss it — during my four years in Brussels, I was happy to spend summer in town, while everyone else escaped to warmer … Continua a leggere Cross that off the bucket list
Last week I played a wonderful show in the Roman Amphitheatre of Luni, a small town in Liguria (very close to Tuscany). It was special — not only the setting was beautiful, but Pat Mastelotto was invited to take part. He played drums and percussion during my set, joining Alessandro Inolti, Eugene and yours truly … Continua a leggere Live in Luni
It’s been an intense first half of the year. I’m glad to announce that I have worked on the Italian translation of the brand-new Boy George memoir, Karma — it’s now available on the Italian market, published by Rizzoli Lizard. It’s a fun, entertaining read. While working on the book, I revisited some of the … Continua a leggere Mixing it all up
I have taken part in a special project called “Parole Liberate” (which roughly translates to “liberated words”). It’s an initiative started by the Italian label Baracca & Burattini and promoted by the Ministry of Justice in Italy, for which Italian artists compose the music to lyrics written by imprisoned people. I’m glad that I was … Continua a leggere Parole Liberate
Marco Machera 