Leaving the Camera Behind: A Portugal Photo Diary

A deliberate break from the pressure to constantly create, captured entirely on a phone—plus a few curated stops along the way.

May 3 • Hamish Robertson

3

1

April 2026

The Octet [Digest]: April Sliver

The quick read.

Apr 19 • Hamish Robertson

2

The Power of Nothing: Why Peter Saville’s Record Covers Are Impossible to Ignore

The legendary graphic designer behind Joy Division and New Order explains how mastering empty space shaped some of the most iconic album art in music…

Apr 15 • Hamish Robertson

9

1

2

February 2026

The Octet [Digest]: Alone Time

Recent wants, needs, and reads.

Feb 9 • Hamish Robertson

2

January 2026

The Octet: Wet Paint, etc.

A new year. But what's new?

Jan 15 • Hamish Robertson

5

1

November 2025

The Octet Digest: Scanning Darkly

This week's short reads, long reads, maybe wants, and kinda needs.

Nov 16, 2025 • Hamish Robertson

6

Fall Layers, featuring Mickey Drexler & Alex Drexler of Alex Mill

It's layering season (for most of us), so who better than two of the most stylist people I know to chime in on timeless style and their enduring…

Nov 9, 2025 • Hamish Robertson

6

September 2025

The Octet: September Radar

Catching up after a Summer on the road.

Sep 16, 2025 • Hamish Robertson

2

1

July 2025

8 Questions for Fenne Lily, Singer-Songwriter

The NYC-based singer-songwriter—and songwriting teacher!—on dream picnics, Hall & Oates, and a creative use for vintage Playboys.

Jul 18, 2025 • Hamish Robertson

4

1

June 2025

8 Questions for L.A. Witch

Touring in support of their third album, the Los Angeles-based psych-rock trio answer the Octet questionnaire.

Jun 20, 2025 • Hamish Robertson

1

The Octet Radar: June Gloom

Eight items catching my eyes and ears under the current West Coast cloud cover.

Jun 6, 2025 • Hamish Robertson

3

April 2025

8 Questions for E.A. Hanks, Author of The 10

Following the release of her memoir, ‘The 10,’ author and journalist E.A. Hanks answers an Octet questionnaire.

Apr 17, 2025 • Hamish Robertson