Category Journal

18+ years of writings from Markus Nylund’s life. Real, raw, unfiltered. Thoughts, fragments, truths. The logbook of a working artist building from scratch and overcoming perfectionism, self-sabotage and sharing what it takes to rise back up again and again.

He Is Lost Who Hesitates

A man hesitates. He second-guesses himself too much. But perhaps that’s just part of his creative process—and maybe he should embrace it. That, in itself, is as good a demonstration as any of his curious predicament. He even begins to…

Next Steps For Me

i’m trying to educate myself by going to the root and source of everything my music and poetry are thus far the ramblings and expressions of a confused madman perhaps there is great truth amongst it but it is so…

Books

Sold the rest of my books. Already gave away most in the summer to some ukraine charity. Would’ve given to any other country too if that was an option. I dont believe in countries. Further thoughts on books/reading: ▪︎ Books…

EMPIRE OF RUST

Good morning! Welcome to my temporary office (rooftop of the building I am living in this month). Writing, reading, coffee, thinking. Going out soon to sell my books. I prefer kindle (e-reader) these days. Books are too heavy when moving…

What a day

I Found You Looking For Me Always knew You would find me Now you are here Exactly where u need to be Holding me in your hands Quietly, gently We ride the storms Strong and proud What once was lost…

The Truth Is

I have no idea what I’m doing. No wait. That is not true. I have some ideas… but all this artist poet stuff is a kind of childish game I pla

Born Again Atheist

Good day to you all. I’m having a big morning coffee (with milk and sugar). Slept well. Although I injured myself at the gym yesterday. Went too deep with the dips. Pulled some weird inner muscle somewhere in back Ugh. Annoying.…

Mega Lolz

just working on my songs, writing poetry, reading books, watching vids, long walks, gym, eating and coffee etc etc etc…. same as always…. preparing for travel in 6 months… gotta get rid of all my stuff, i dont want to…

From Birth To Being

going through all demos from 2019-2023
trying to find the heart of it, best of the best
songs and ideas i record on phone
every year has its