The Future of Songwriting

Praise

“Takes aim at the vacuous posturing that runs throughout the creative industries… through [Hersh’s] meandering, thoughtful and funny exchanges with the people around her, we witness an endlessly inventive mind and generosity of spirit that alone should give us hope.” – The Wire

“Hersh is both an excellent songwriter in her own right and is especially skilled at summarizing the artistic and technological issues facing artists today.” – Inside Hook

“Hersh’s thesis is that music, and creativity, have been corrupted by capitalism… [The Future of Songwriting] might offer a fresh perspective and some hope.” – The Irish Times

‘Has its own beautiful logic, one that emerges stealthily through this brief, mischievous, insightful book. To Hersh, songs are lifeforms and healing entities… This book is as life-affirming as her music.’ – MOJO

“You’ve got this kind of dual pronged arm to your creativity, making music and writing, and they both come together so brilliantly in this new project.” – BBC 6 Music

‘Well, somebody had to say it! I agree with Kristin’s clear and honest view of what’s happened to music-making and song-writing. The good thing is she offers solutions.’ – Viv Albertine, author of Clothes Clothes Clothes, Music Music Music, Boys Boys Boys

‘Kristin Hersh is a visionary, iconoclast and genius… The Future of Songwriting is like a TED talk on creativity and the industry from your best and most witchy friend.’ – Caitlin Moran

‘In what feels like a tense time for the value of creativity, crafted by human hands, The Future Of Songwriting is considerate, gently crafted, and manages to balance honesty and hope with a real rigor and tenderness.’ – Hanif Abdurraqib