About Various Small Flames

At Various Small Flames, we believe that music and writing have the power to connect people and help them better understand themselves and each other. We are dedicated to sharing music from independent artists, especially home recordings and DIY labels, that we feel do this particularly well.

In a previous life, this site was known as Wake the Deaf. To learn more about our transformation, head to our Introduction post.

If you’re curious about the people behind the posts, head over to ‘The Team‘ page.

We welcome submissions and recommendations, so feel free to get in touch via our ‘Contact‘ page.