Spotlight: Daniel de Vries
“It was 2021 and I was inspired by the upcoming wave of DIY, tongue-in-cheek rave-y music. I saw the fun in playing again.” Welcome to another episode of the Birdcage Radio Spotlight series and for our last interview of 2025, we’ve got Daniel sharing his story with us. Just through his opening words, I’ve picked up some interesting Utrecht-related terms. For instance, Daniel tells me he’s “born in Utrecht, raised across the river in Culifornia (aka Culemborg), and remigrated
Dec 30, 20256 min read
Birdcage Radio's Weekly Crafting Café
It’s a tale as old as time – us creatives being our own hardest critic. Sometimes, self-doubt creeps in, we question our motives and ponder on if it’s all even worth it. Other times, we unnecessarily compare ourselves to the work of others and get lost in the outcome rather than just enjoying the process. Oh yes, we know it all only too well and that’s why we’re providing a gentle creative nudge by facilitating all your crafting needs at our new studio. When we moved into ou
Dec 7, 20252 min read
Spotlight: Deodaat
“As my friends say, I'm sometimes a bit too positive. It's a way I love looking at the world, I see endless possibilities instead of the darker side or the things that could go wrong. I see things that could go right. That's a big motivation for me." While it's been only fairly recent and my Birdcage Radio Spotlight "interview victims" count is still rather low, being given the privilege to speak to these passionate and talented folk has been nothing short of inspiring. Beyon
Dec 1, 202512 min read