I’ve listened to some great first albums from artists who put their hearts, time, energy, money––high stakes––on the line. But many of those artists aren’t around anymore. Did they die? Yes. Inside, after not getting the response they had hoped for. I know because I’ve been there. It’s depressing. And humiliating. I used to begin […]
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8/14/25 – Port Vila, Vanuatu This is currently my morning writing spot. In the corner of a corner bedroom. I like to sit on a pillow on the floor because my bum gets sore after about fifteen minutes. That means it’s time to stop. As many of you know and those who’ve taken my Songwriting
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I used to start abandoning all the work I’d done up until around 2 p.m. every afternoon — words, melodies, guitar takes. Over time, I learned the pattern and realized that if I just took a break, went for a walk, or returned the next day, the work wasn’t nearly as horrible as I’d thought.
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Absolutely. Back in 2003, I first heard Damien Rice’s debut album, O, in a friend’s car. I was devastated, thinking he was doing exactly what I wanted to do, but better. I felt depressed for a while, but then I grew to appreciate his work and use it as inspiration. I even incorporated elements inspired by