One of the greatest assets music has to offer is its diversity. Be it rhythm, melody or lyrical content, you can create a song and it’ll fit somewhere along the wide spectrum of genres.  However, an interesting thought came up…

I Recommend is back and by wow was it tough to narrow down all my suggestions to just 4 artists! I’m sure in 6 months’ time it’ll be even harder in time for the next edition. So, in the first…

One of my favourite pastimes is to listen to podcasts (yes, I know everybody does it these days), but one of the reasons I love podcasts is the meandering nature of conversational topics they can often delve into. Recently this…

As an original songwriter a large part of my life is searching for, visiting, and performing in music venues. Over the past 4 years I’ve been to almost 90% of those between Newcastle and Harrogate, seeing some absolutely incredible artists…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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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…

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…