Martin J Stephens

musician

web developer

farmer

Hi I’m Martin and I’m particularly useful where the web, music or farming is concerned. I know it’s a strange mix, but that’s how things have panned out.

Blog

Pamplemousse by EKKAONE: UK garage from a satisfying hip-hop tech stack

Pamplemousse by EKKAONE is the a-side of a two-track single that marks the end of a lengthy wait for new music from EKKAONE.

28 Nov 2023 •  read this

The countryside code: the 12 most critical steps on your farmland walk

Year after year, it seems like the popularity of accessing the countryside is increasing with more walkers passing through our farm each summer.

08 Nov 2023 •  read this

Is my WordPress theme a block theme?

WordPress adjusts its functionality depending on what type of theme you are using, so you may need to test whether you have a block theme or a classic theme.

25 Oct 2023 •  read this

Review: 10 Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier

First published in 2018, Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now is Jaron Lanier's shortest and arguably most important book to date.

19 Sep 2023 •  read this

Aguilar Filter Twin demo: the greatest bass envelope pedal that’s simply #1

Back when I had hair, I joined Project Karnak. They needed my bass to sound more like a synth. The best way to achieve this was an envelope pedal.

19 Sep 2023 •  read this

The UK’s top 21 farming social media influencers (according to farmers)

It was just before Christmas when I reflected on how Jeremy Clarkson had a dream. Unfortunately his dream about Meghan Markle turned out to be a nightmare and captivated the British press for several days.

12 Sep 2023 •  read this