AutorotationYou Are a BrandI must admit: the whole idea of “branding” for musicians irritates me immensely. Music should speak for itself, right? Musicians should…Jan 15, 2020Jan 15, 2020
AutorotationWhat is your story?Music is a lot like storytelling: it communicates emotions and ideas, and can take you on a journey even if you don’t understand the words…Oct 23, 2019Oct 23, 2019
AutorotationLess is Definitely MoreDecades of performing, sound engineering and just watching live acts in small and medium-sized venues have taught me this: if you want…Sep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2019
AutorotationFocus or DieSmall music venues are essential for the development of any new musical act, but they are closing at an alarming rate. A BBC report from…Aug 29, 2019Aug 29, 2019
AutorotationPoly Wants a Few Crackers…“[Freedom] is most precious as a blessed balm, the saviour of princes, the harbinger of happiness, yea, the very stuff and pith of all we…Jul 31, 2019Jul 31, 2019
AutorotationThis IS a Love Song…Music business “professionals” tell us that we should write relatable songs, about love and heartbreak, maybe friendships. You know, the…Jul 24, 2019Jul 24, 2019
AutorotationAnd then we got heavy…“Anger is an energy”, shouted John Lydon on PIL’s brilliant song “Rise”.Jul 10, 2019Jul 10, 2019
AutorotationArtists Are People TooVery often, the three of us in Autorotation have this conversation about sticking to a genre. I’ve also been having similar debates with…Sep 18, 2018Sep 18, 2018
AutorotationRevealing a Deeper Nature in illustrations of Tanja DeschnerLooking beyond the obvious and the superficial, exploring the subject in depth and revealing what is hidden, be it cute and furry or…Aug 14, 2018Aug 14, 2018
