Marco Machera

Unpacking the suitcase. It's very hard to unpack. Why one must unpack? You most likely need to pack again. I have just got back from the United States, where I have spent all of February working with EchoTest and other brilliant artists. The journey started in California, at the NAMM convention. It was great to … Continua a leggere Planes, trains and automobiles

I’m at the Pike Place Market in Seattle. Grey morning, it’s getting colder - I’m thinking I should have brought the scarf with me. Meanwhile, there are fishes flying above my head. I have been hearing about this tradition all week, but don't know exactly what it is. These entertaining fishmongers throw fish at each … Continua a leggere Figuring it all out

«Forget being the best at anything. That's the fruit of the action. And you do the work, they say, for the doing, not the fruit. You can never really know how it's going to turn out in the world, but you know if you enjoyed doing it. And ideas start flowing and you start getting … Continua a leggere Small Music From Broken Windows

I have just got back from the UK, where I have spent some interesting days, visiting interesting people, making fruitful connections. Also, my dad came to visit - it was his first time traveling abroad. I guess it's never too late to do anything... good times. However, I have news for you fellow melomaniacs: a … Continua a leggere The John Porno Funk Extravaganza EP

I have been on and off the road for the last two months. March was pretty intense. I was invited to open a couple of shows for O_R_k here in Italy, and had a good time. For those of you who are not familiar with O_R_k: the band includes my good friend Pat Mastelotto on … Continua a leggere Unexpected routes