I’ve finally finished writing the first song for my William Tell show. It’s a big opening number called ‘Switzerland is a State of Mind’ and it’s in B major (with a middle bit in G major).

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 run confirmed. Full announcement to follow at a strategically well-timed moment. I’m excited.

How tiny do Jaffa Cakes need to get before the people proclaim ‘Enough is enough’?

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 15/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

“Down with tyrants! Death to the algorithm! Freedom for Switzerland!” See folk hero William Tell take on the might of Austrian Imperialism (AI) with his crossbow. World premiere. 1.20pm Sunday 22 February, Duffy’s Bar Leicester Tickets: events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/micha...

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 14/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

BRIGHTON? On Saturday I’m coming to do a bunch of William Tell-themed comedy at this gig: extratopping.co.uk/event/happy-...

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 12/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

My first zine is available to anyone who would like a copy.

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 11/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 8/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 8/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 7/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

FANFARE. The hardback edition of my book 3,190 NEW IDEAS BEFORE BEDTIME sold faster than anticipated, but I’m pleased to announce that it is BACK IN STOCK, now with a handy RIBBON MARKER. Get your copy today at: michaelbrunstrom.co.uk/3190-new-ideas #selfpublishing #ribbon

Death to tyrants!* Down with the algorithm! Buy tickets to my Leicester Comedy Festival show! events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/micha... *Not intended as an incitement to crossbow violence.

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 6/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

My first zine is here. It’s a good first effort. Haven’t worked out how best to distribute (sell?) it yet. If you want it, I’ll send you one. #zine

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 5/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 4/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

A 1980 cover version of Ivor Cutler’s song ‘Trouble Trouble’, by Finnish ska band SE. youtu.be/n6G5eiPhpqw?...

Neil Ardley + Ivor Cutler + Edward Lear. youtu.be/TDh_nb-xwTg?...

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 3/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

This could go badly for me.

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 2/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 1/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish

A photograph of a tree every day 365/365 FINISHED #tree #treephotography

Coming to your postbox in 2026: a series of monthly zines, beginning with Issue no. 1: TRUMPETS. #trumpet #zine #2026 #artproject

I considered “a photograph of a different part of my body every day for a year” but I thought that might make people upset, even if I restricted myself to decent areas.

Next year’s photographic project will be a variant on the concept of PAREIDOLIA: “things that might possibly look like faces, but not really”. Here’s an example. This needs an technical title. Some options: • Quasipareidolia • Pseudopareidolia • Patapareidolia Any suggestions? #pareidolia

A thought.

Last one. Mini Christmas project: illustrations of the thirteen Icelandic Yule Lads. 13 Kertasníkir #yulelads #kertasníkir #forkhandles

Unpopular opinion: Die Hard is an Easter movie.

Opinion: Violet is a more evil Christmas villain than Scrooge, the Grinch or Hans Gruber.

Mini Christmas project: illustrations of the thirteen Icelandic Yule Lads. 12 Ketkrókur #yulelads #ketkrókur

Mini Christmas project: illustrations of the thirteen Icelandic Yule Lads. 11 Gáttaþefur #yulelads #gáttaþefur

I love the fact that the Solstice is an exact moment.

Mini Christmas project: illustrations of the thirteen Icelandic Yule Lads. 10 Gluggagægir #yulelads #gluggagægir