Handsome Jake England

06/01/2026

The sun rose on a new year he stumbled along occasionally standing to the side to let high functioning early rising human types past a look of bitter contempt on most of their faces.

The taste of blood in his mouth reminding him it wasn’t a new him though, hangover throbbing, knuckles sore.

And all the while as he shuffled home, he didn’t even notice that Brisbane St was melting… perhaps what was to happen next would mean a new him?

14/09/2025

It’s always worth a chat. A discussion.
What is the soul. What is consciousness?
This is worth a watch. I suggest you do so. 

My battery is low, and it's getting dark.---The saddest piece of art I’ve ever seen is about a robot.Actually, it is a robot. It’s a mechanical arm by artist...

29/07/2025

“…Gimme one more line
Cos I’ll grab the sword when I can’t reach the pen
Gimme one more line
To save my soul…”

Red Betty’s in Melbourne played host to my first ever “featured author” slot performing readings from my bootleg, unreleased, under-anticipated collection of poetry & shorts ‘This Is Art, Please Destroy’.
I was blown away by the reception of my work and filled with a rekindled spark to attack the typewriter.

I also want to take a moment and recommend an amazing film “The Painter and the Thief” (2020). This is the kind of film I needed to take a moment and share with others as it is amazing. I’m not sure how else to describe it.
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Synopsis: An artist whose two large paintings were stolen tracks down one of the thieves, leading to an unlikely, deeply complex, and strangely profound friendship filled with twists and raw humanity.
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I’ll try post again soon.

Remember most murders are committed by a family member, friend or a loved one.
So talk to more strangers and seek more stories.

Alright rocknroll,
H.J.E.

25/03/2025

In a sea of content created for the benefits of the algorithmic desire of ad sellers on platforms designed to steal your time while they distract and pontificate about status symbols, occasionally you find a life vest that is there to keep you above the murky deep for just a little longer.

This appeared to me and it was what I needed on a day where it felt like the waves might swallow me whole.

Exurb1a this was magnificent and for that I thank you. I hope my sharing will be a life vest for someone else that needs it.

This is the type of art I will turn up for, at 4 in the morning when it calls, when it shows up at my door bleeding, when it feels like the darkness stretches on forever, this is the art I will turn up for.

please everyone knows its created by Exurb1a on youtube but noone knows why it was listed enjoy!!

23/07/2024

Tex Perkins has some kind words for his dear friend
"James Baker is one of the finest humans this country has ever known!

For nearly 50 years A creator of some the greatest rock n roll I’ve ever heard!

A leader, a teacher, a living inspiration, a kind and gentle soul that has rocked hard and given so much, it’s time to give some back to him!

If ever there was someone that deserves support at this time in his life, it is the one and only James Baker."

https://help-a-mate-james-baker-appeal.raiselysite.com/

Photo 📸 Slickproductions Kristyna

18/05/2024

In art news:
This is punk as f**k!
This is true art for the age and the way they evolved is very impressive. Read it!

Men who want to enter will be allowed to do so on Sundays – to learn how to iron and fold laundry

15/04/2024

Lil ol me? Behind the decks again? And with The Floors? Well I never!

See us next at Old Habits Neighbourhood Bar

Joining us will be The Wedges, Duck Teeth and Handsome Jake England

Get ya tix-
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/85289947-f142-4cde-9668-ca1a272c8872

x

01/03/2024

Author Jason K Pargin is my favourite.
His latest book “Zoey is too drunk for this dystopia” is fantastic and he is a great internet based commentator. I recommend you follow him.

04/02/2024

I said a while back that I would post more on here. I am still struggling with that to be honest, because until I have something to show you why should I post? It feels counter intuitive to me to join the shouting match with out anything to shout about, just so when I do have something to shout about that I will more likely be heard thanks to a very odd algorithmic decision made for you and for me.
ANYWAY!
This article is a great read if you want to have a look. I do realise the irony of me posting this article to make you more aware of me and my personal brand on a social media site don’t worry, I ain’t a sell out… or maybe I am? I better ask the guys from Reel Big Fish*

*If you don’t get the reference check the comments.

So you want to be an artist. Do you have to start a TikTok?

03/02/2024