This really resonated. I started writing songs at 15 and stopped at 25—it carried me through a whole decade, but once I felt more settled, the drive just vanished. I’ve only ever been able to write from heartache and need. When I’m happy, that cathartic pull disappears. No one really wants a happy-clappy love song, right?
So to hear you started writing at 28 and had such a strong album two years later—and now to see where it’s all led over ten years—that’s incredible. The last two records feel so full of heart. Something about them keeps pulling me in and stays with me. There’s honesty, vulnerability, and also this playful, spirited energy.
Clearly, so many people on the Bandcamp album preview yesterday would be so sad if you didn’t pick up your pen again. Keep going. The new song snippet sounds great.
Ur an inspo to me 🥹 im 27, i just quit my job w no plan i just couldn’t stand it anymore, musics all i really can see myself doing at this point, and I wanna give my songwriting/singing a real go. Also taught myself how to play guitar in my twenties :) would love to hear more about your story and how you “made it” in music !!
Congrats bb that's huge. I think not having a plan is a good thing - it's all about you and your relationship to music - and allowing that to be the most important thing in your life. And doing whatever you have to do, like finding jobs that pay your bills but allow you the most free time to fall in love with songwriting and hone your craft.
New song sounds so good. A complete fragment! It doesn’t need to be anything
other than what is already is 🌸
Half songs from here on out! Who needs to hear a chorus twice?
This really resonated. I started writing songs at 15 and stopped at 25—it carried me through a whole decade, but once I felt more settled, the drive just vanished. I’ve only ever been able to write from heartache and need. When I’m happy, that cathartic pull disappears. No one really wants a happy-clappy love song, right?
So to hear you started writing at 28 and had such a strong album two years later—and now to see where it’s all led over ten years—that’s incredible. The last two records feel so full of heart. Something about them keeps pulling me in and stays with me. There’s honesty, vulnerability, and also this playful, spirited energy.
Clearly, so many people on the Bandcamp album preview yesterday would be so sad if you didn’t pick up your pen again. Keep going. The new song snippet sounds great.
The bandcamp party was so fun!!
It was! The new album sounds like an album of the year for me already. Excited for what's coming. See you in London!
Hoping to come see you in Glasgow! Your show in Edinburgh last year was one of my all time favourites.
Thank you so much! I am excited to return to Scotland... mainly to experience Scottish wit again firsthand :)
Ur an inspo to me 🥹 im 27, i just quit my job w no plan i just couldn’t stand it anymore, musics all i really can see myself doing at this point, and I wanna give my songwriting/singing a real go. Also taught myself how to play guitar in my twenties :) would love to hear more about your story and how you “made it” in music !!
Congrats bb that's huge. I think not having a plan is a good thing - it's all about you and your relationship to music - and allowing that to be the most important thing in your life. And doing whatever you have to do, like finding jobs that pay your bills but allow you the most free time to fall in love with songwriting and hone your craft.
I love ‘Left Lane’ as a title. Just moving forward, leaving what’s blocking us / holding us back in the rear view mirror…
ooh. nice
You asked for song titles so here are 3 choices. 1. Stages 2. Whatever is Real 3. David Copperfield. I enjoyed the song as I do all you work.
do I need to reread David Copperfield now lol