Songwriter, Musician, Producer & Blogger
Songwriter, Musician, Producer & Blogger
There’s a quote from playwright Tom Stoppard that’s always stuck with me: “I don’t think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect.” Now, Stoppard was talking about writers in general, but from where I sit (behind a guitar,…
Let’s face it: the world can feel like a lot sometimes. Between the noise, the speed, the pressure, and the never-ending stream of information and opinions, it’s no wonder so many of us are struggling just to keep our heads…
Somewhere along the line, working yourself into the ground has become a badge of honour. Since when did we begin to wear exhaustion like some sort of trophy around our necks? Since when did we confuse movement with meaning, productivity…
There’s a phrase that’s been orbiting my mind lately, and the more I sit with it, the more truth I find in its simplicity: “Doing nothing is doing something.” Now, that might sound counter-intuitive (maybe even a bit self indulgent)…
The Music Network gathers those notable pre-election promises for assistance and backing for the “Vote Music” campaign. As Australia heads to the polls on May 3rd, 2025, the country’s music industry is rallying behind the “Vote Music 2025” campaign, an…
In light of my last post I thought it would be a good thing to write about my thoughts on playing covers. I’ve done it for many years and continue to do so from time to time in a more…
It’s a Saturday night at a packed suburban pub. The band on stage isn’t playing their own music, in fact, they’re not even pretending to. They’re dressed like Fleetwood Mac, down to the scarves, vests, and Christine McVie’s tambourine. The…
As someone who has spent many years writing songs, performing live, (and more recently) producing in the studio, and talking to countless other creatives along the way, I’ve often wondered: Why do so many musicians shy away from writing their…
You’ve probably noticed it too, everywhere you look these days, people are talking about authenticity. It’s the new buzzword being thrown around in music circles, branding meetings, marketing webinars, and content creation workshops. But like any term that gets overused.…
This simple phrase has been bouncing around in my head for a while now: “The best time to start living your life is right now.” At first glance, it sounds like something you’d see on a motivational poster or an…