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PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing

PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing

By: Jade Green & David Mackenzie
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Summary

PIVOTAL SLICE is a dream of music and stories. Jade Green (writer) and David Mackenzie (composer) are expanding consciousness through creativity, meditation and ritual. They talk about what’s been inspiring them lately, what’s been making them angry, and how they are staying motivated through the ups and downs of the creative process.

© 2026 PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing Art Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Idioms for Masturbation

    Idioms for Masturbation
    Apr 21 2026

    Jade and David discuss The Twilight Zone, cultural taboos in music, and Kundalini awakenings.

    Music and production by David Mackenzie

    FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US

    Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon

    Find us on Instagram

    Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com

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    43 mins
  • Pop Music and the Ego Nightmare

    Pop Music and the Ego Nightmare
    Apr 7 2026

    David shares what he has learned from doing a deep-dive into modern pop music.

    Listen to 'Dead Rocks' at the end of the episode.

    Music and production by David Mackenzie

    FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US

    Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon

    Find us on Instagram

    Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com

    Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie
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    23 mins
  • Bergman, Biopics, and Writing About Class

    Bergman, Biopics, and Writing About Class
    Mar 25 2026

    Jade and David talk about the lies biopics sell us about the art life. Jade shares how she approached writing about being working class for her latest essay, ‘The Retreat’.

    Buy a copy of ‘Bread Alone: What happens when we run out of working class writers?’ here (or wherever you get books).

    Music and production by David Mackenzie

    FOLLOW AND SUPPORT US

    Buy us a coffee or join our Patreon

    Find us on Instagram

    Email us at pivotalslice@gmail.com

    Follow your hosts, Jade Green and David Mackenzie
    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
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