The relationship between songwriters and radio presenters is a special one. Without songwriters, there would be no music for radio stations, and without radio presenters, songwriters wouldn’t have the chance to share their music with listeners worldwide. I’m beyond honored to welcome Chris West onto the show, who is the host of the Tripwire on Blue Torch Radio in Australia, for a fabulous conversation.

The quote for this episode is by Mark Knopfler: “What you’ve got to do is to just try and be true to yourself, and get on with the business of writing songs and trying to do the right thing by the song, which is what I’ve always tried to do. Don’t believe your own publicity, just get on with your life.” Chris and I explore this quote from both the radio presenter and songwriter perspectives. So much goes into staying true to songs and ourselves in the music industry, and we chat about this from many angles. Also, we talk about why “genre” is a word that puts songwriters into unnecessary boxes, how Chris selects music for his show, the importance of being kind and supporting others in the industry, and so much more. I loved having Chris on the show, so I hope our conversation inspires you and gives you a glimpse into the special relationship between songwriters and radio presenters in the independent music world.

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Thank you so much for listening. Until next time, stay “write on track!”