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Jan 13 2023

Three incredible albums you might have missed in 2022… and two to look out for in 2023! 

2022 was an incredible year for those under the radar artists who seemingly came out of nowhere with exceptional albums. To kick off 2023 I thought I would share with you some of my favourite albums I discovered last year…

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Nov 4 2022

From a songwriter… Preparing and performing for a live audience.

2022 is coming to a close in a couple months and so my gig diary is winding down. It has been absolutely packed this year as live music came back with a vengeance after the UK lockdowns. I’ve had some…

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Oct 14 2022

So, you want your next song to reach a bigger audience… here’s a few tips.  

  

As a songwriter having released a debut EP, and a brand new single (A Girl I Met On The Tube Last Week debuted on all digital platforms October 7th 2022) I have learned a few lessons in the trade that…

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Sep 12 2022

I Recommend... Nina Nesbitt, Matt Nathanson, Em Beihold, Unkle Bob

  

It’s been a few months since my last set of recommendations so I thought it would be a good idea to update you on some of the best artists I have been listening to recently. If you are looking for…

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Aug 8 2022

Behind the Song - Never Knew and It’s Visual Identity.

  

As a songwriter one of the most fascinating things, I find is listening to other artists talk about the stories behind their songs. It brings the songs and lyrics into a whole new light as well as giving you an…

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Jul 30 2022

Behind the Song - Treading Underwater: Paying Homage to My Influences

As a songwriter, one of the most fascinating things I find is listening to other artists talk about the stories behind their songs. It brings the songs and lyrics into a whole new light as well as giving you an…

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Jul 23 2022

Behind the Song - Elevating ‘She Is’ to It’s True Potential. 

As a songwriter, one of the most fascinating things I find is listening to other artists talk about the stories behind their songs. It brings the songs and lyrics into a whole new light as well as giving you an…

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Jul 14 2022

Behind the Song - The Abstract Narrative of St. John’s. 

Being a songwriter one of the most fascinating things I find is listening to other artists talk about the stories behind their songs. It brings the songs and lyrics into a whole new light as well as giving you an…

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Jun 10 2022

From a songwriter… Inspiration and how to turn it into a song.

Inspiration is the starting point for any creative medium, especially songwriting. Every artist/musician has been inspired or influenced by something or someone to help create their song. But it can be difficult if you are new to songwriting to pin…

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May 6 2022

Repetition - the most effective and useful tool in music.  

 

There are many techniques in songwriting and composing to help push your music above the average standard, much akin to directing a film or writing a novel. One technique which shows up in all three mediums is repetition. Despite its…

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Apr 6 2022

I Recommend… Tears For Fears, Tommy Lefroy, Sigrid, Morgan Wade

 

I’m back with my recommendations of some of the best music I have discovered in recent months. If you are looking for something new to listen to then this is the place for you. This issue includes new tracks from…

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Mar 4 2022

What it’s like releasing a debut EP…

 

In mid 2021 I sat down and spoke to Chris ‘Whiz’ West, a producer who has worked with Richard Ashcroft, Status Quo, Leo Sayer and When Rivers Meet among others. It was my first time speaking with a professional producer…

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Feb 27 2022

NEWS - Debut EP 'From the Stars Above' out March 31st

I can finally announce my debut EP 'From the Stars Above' releases March 31st! 

I am so excited for you to hear my first record and a project I have worked hard towards. It has been a wild ride, one…

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Jan 10 2022

2022 - Resetting, Reworking but not Restarting.

2022 has felt like a fresh start to me. After nearly 2 years of upheaval, it finally feels like things are settling down and that everything can get moving again. In October, I wrote a blog update about what life…

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Nov 10 2021

Cinema Paradiso - Music and Media in Harmony ​​​​​​​

Cinema Paradiso was a film that was on my list for a long, long time. As a huge fan of Ennio Morricone (see my blog The Magnificence of Ennio Morricone…), I first became aware of the picture through his…

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Oct 11 2021

What live music and life is like as a singer/songwriter in a post-lockdown climate…

Earlier this year I wrote a blog about what lockdown was like as a singer/songwriter. I mentioned, while gigs and busking were forced to stop, it had given me a chance to focus on writing and look at the direction…

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Sep 4 2021

I recommend… Maisie Peters, Griff, The Wandering Hearts, Jade Bird

Have you been looking for music to dive into and spice up your playlists?  Well, I’m here to recommend some of my favourite new albums for you to enjoy.  In this new blog series, I will be sharing with you…

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Apr 29 2021

What lockdown has been like as a singer-songwriter

The past year has been a strange experience to say the least. The live entertainment and hospitality industries were stopped in their tracks, seemingly putting an indefinite hold on many artist’s lives. As a singer-songwriter I was very much included…

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Apr 12 2021

Three "modern musicals" you need to watch...

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For me music and film come hand in hand. They are my two great passions and in truth film wouldn’t be the same without music. Over the years I have seen many films that employ the music to…

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Apr 7 2021

Why #thepact is trending...

Over the past week or so you may have heard something called The Pact has been trending. There have been articles on BBC News, Variety and numerous other platforms. So what is it? Well it’s taken my interest so I…

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Mar 17 2021

My tips for first time songwriters...

Songwriting can seem like a daunting task. Even if you don’t intend to write a Top 40 hit, you still have to write meaningful lyrics and a memorable melody to match. Don’t worry as every songwriter starts somewhere, myself included…

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Mar 13 2021

Why I don’t write traditional love songs...

Why don’t I write traditional love songs? Well to answer that question we have to address that in fact, I do write them. “Traditional love songs” can mean a lot of things to different people. Some say that a “traditional…

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Feb 24 2021

Why walking is good for your health AND great for writing...

 

We all know that feeling of being stuck inside all day. Tasks become monotonous and nothing seems to be getting done. You do what you can, but at the end of the day you feel unaccomplished, and you worry that…

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Feb 6 2021

The magnificence of Ennio Morricone and his influence on me...

 

The late Ennio Morricone was not only one of the greatest composers of all time but one of the great story tellers. His work has been revered and applauded for generations. His contribution to the film industry means that his…

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