{"product_id":"the-future-of-songwriting-9781685891176","title":"The Future of Songwriting","description":"\u003cb\u003eThrowing Muses frontwoman and critically acclaimed solo artist Kristin Hersh meditates on the future of her craft in this wry, existential and passionate addition to Melville House's new series, FUTURES.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver a long, hot Christmas in Australia, Throwing Muses frontwoman and critically acclaimed solo artist Kristin Hersh considers her future as a songwriter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it possible to create music and not show off about it? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can artists establish and refine a following without becoming part of the commercial problem? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd just how many times is it healthy to watch \u003ci\u003eIt's A Wonderful Life\u003c\/i\u003e in 3 weeks?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Future of Songwriting\u003c\/i\u003e, Hersh chooses to interrogate these questions through philosophical dialogue. From in-depth conversations with a comedian friend about the similarities between songs and jokes, via a fruitful visit to Sydney's 'bone museums', to a revelation from an acupuncturist in New Orleans, she delivers a fierce, funny and existential meditation on the art of the song - and its future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Melville House Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781685891176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs","brand":"Kristin Hersh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43505888133301,"sku":"9781685891176","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_7de0ab1b-a340-4c92-8e24-6306a8116379.jpg?v=1705426141","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-future-of-songwriting-9781685891176","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}