reviews – Mussel Cove Creations

December 16, 2025

Up Portland – ‘Sidenotes’ w/ Thomas (December)

“To give someone their flowers…” A strange phrase, but nonetheless, a saying that’s emerged at the forefront of popular culture. In the age of digital transience, recognition is difficult to encounter. It’s easy to leave an impression, but almost impossible to make it last – to cut deep enough to make your mark… In fact,

Mainebrews N’ Musicreviews – THE CHOPPING BLOCK WITH THOMAS H.

A gray afternoon hung in the sky, fading into the granite geometry of Portland City Hall. As I walked toward the entrance, a stampede of blue hair, rugged denim, and Doc Martens bit the pavement ahead of me, crushing cigarette butts underfoot. The troops were rallying! “Downstairs for the open forum,” chirped the greeter, directing

Up Portland – Sidenotes w/ Thomas

This is my debut article, so a proper introduction is due. My name is Thomas – writer, musician, and shameless blond. New England-born, my family moved to Maine when I was four years old, settling in Falmouth. It’s the only childhood I’ve known, but I can say the last twenty years have been a fairytale.