{"product_id":"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver a long, hot Christmas in Australia, Throwing Muses frontwoman and critically acclaimed solo artist Kristin Hersh considers her future as a songwriter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Kristin Hersh","offers":[{"title":"Melville House |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2024-03-12","offer_id":44663221027071,"sku":"9781685891176","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_e489ec57-12ca-461e-8c69-929cc98e2d8c.jpg?v=1704534375","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781685891176","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}