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“Little Battles” mini gig experience

“Little Battles” mini gig experience

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox
My second She Makes War album “Little Battles” just turned 10, so I celebrated with an online gig on 27th April 2022, welcoming you into the new Launchpad for the ... Read more
May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 1 Comment
“Black Car” on Welcome To Night Vale!

“Black Car” on Welcome To Night Vale!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
I’m somewhat stunned and very excited to announce my song “Black Car” is The Weather on episode 208 of the Welcome To Night Vale podcast, “Cecil in The Big City”. ... Read more
May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 Comment
Make that thing! How I write songs and why I stay independent

Make that thing! How I write songs and why I stay independent

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Mindfulness
Answering your questions on how I make things work as an independent musician, music producer and YouTuber in 2022, how I write lyrics, who I’d like to cover my songs ... Read more
May 14, 2022May 15, 2022 Comment
Solitude isn’t selfish

Solitude isn’t selfish

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Mindfulness
Solitude is good for you – some would say it’s essential. I’ve been craving time alone lately, but got into the habit of spending all my days in the house ... Read more
May 7, 2022May 15, 2022 Comment
Watch my latest livestream whenever you like!

Watch my latest livestream whenever you like!

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Music News News
Last Wednesday I invited friendly music lovers into the new Launchpad to celebrate the 10th birthday of my second album “Little Battles”. Hooray! Watch whenever you like: Set list: MinefieldsExit ... Read more
May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 Comment
I’m singing on Miles Hunt’s new song “Things Can Change”

I’m singing on Miles Hunt’s new song “Things Can Change”

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Music News Process
+ Listen to ”Things Can Change” here on Bandcamp. + Watch the “Things Can Change” video here. In January 2022, one of my musical heroes invited me to contribute vocals ... Read more
April 30, 2022May 3, 2022 2 Comments
Ukulele or cavaquinho? Adventures in Portugal

Ukulele or cavaquinho? Adventures in Portugal

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Music News Process Productivity
I started playing the ukulele in 2008 after reading about George Harrison’s great love for the instrument, and have written many sad songs on it since. On a recent trip ... Read more
April 24, 2022April 25, 2022 Comment
“Little Battles” – (2012)

“Little Battles” – (2012)

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
From 2009-2019 I made music under the name She Makes War, releasing 4 and a bit solo albums and playing nearly 600 shows. “Little Battles” is available to pre-order on ... Read more
April 17, 2022April 25, 2022 Comment
“Paper Thin” – live one take performance

“Paper Thin” – live one take performance

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Music News Process Productivity
On 23rd February 2022 I played an atmospheric acoustic online gig on my Luna Dolphin ukulele and Boss RC30 loop pedal. This song was released on my third album under ... Read more
April 9, 2022March 31, 2022 Comment
Reading this could have made me give up on my music career…

Reading this could have made me give up on my music career…

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Music News Process Productivity
If you battle your inner critic on a regular basis – this one’s for you. I received a standout email recently from a subscriber, and it was surprisingly freeing! Receive ... Read more
April 2, 2022April 19, 2022 2 Comments
“Disarm” – my 2010 debut album

“Disarm” – my 2010 debut album

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
From 2009-2019 I made music under the name She Makes War, releasing 4 and a bit solo albums and playing nearly 600 shows. My debut album “Disarm” was recorded and ... Read more
March 26, 2022April 25, 2022 Comment
Can I be honest with you?

Can I be honest with you?

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Music News Process Productivity
I was delighted to be invited onto one of my favourite podcasts recently – The James McMahon Music Podcast. It was nerve-wracking being on the other side of questions for ... Read more
March 19, 2022March 22, 2022 Comment
Why I’m leaving The Launchpad

Why I’m leaving The Launchpad

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Music News Process Productivity
Hands up if you find working from home with your loved ones a *little bit* tough! Two full years of sharing a wall with my darling husband has come to ... Read more
March 12, 2022March 11, 2022 Comment
Vocal loops and ukulele mini gig for you!

Vocal loops and ukulele mini gig for you!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
On 23rd February 2022 I played an atmospheric acoustic online gig on my Luna Dolphin ukulele and Boss RC30 loop pedal. I’ve chosen three songs to share in this mini ... Read more
March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 2 Comments
“Little Battles” + “Disarm” reissues + first-time on vinyl!

“Little Battles” + “Disarm” reissues + first-time on vinyl!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
It’s astonishing to me that this April 9th marks the tenth anniversary of the release of my second album “Little Battles”. It is, however, true – so I’m celebrating with some beautiful ... Read more
February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 1 Comment
The magic of live music, and being truly yourself

The magic of live music, and being truly yourself

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
I’ve been performing in rooms full of other humans since I was 7 years old, and touring since the age of 19. In this video I talk about how learning ... Read more
February 26, 2022March 11, 2022 Comment
FREE online gig Wed 23rd Feb

FREE online gig Wed 23rd Feb

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
She Makes War to Penfriend: join me for a deep dive into my back catalogue beaming live from my home studio The Launchpad into your home (or wherever you happen ... Read more
February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 2 Comments
The life-changing power of showing up

The life-changing power of showing up

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
Showing up – again, and again and again – is the simple but surprisingly effective reason I am currently finishing off my sixth album, working from my home studio The ... Read more
February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 Comment
Gear and riff walkthrough with Rat from Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – Captain’s Vlog #3

Gear and riff walkthrough with Rat from Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – Captain’s Vlog #3

by Laura Kidd Letterbox
For the first time in 30 years of music making, Rat from Ned’s Atomic Dustbin shares exactly what gear he uses, from Gibson guitars to the Mesa Dual Rectifier amp ... Read more
February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 Comment
Watch my 3-song mini gig!

Watch my 3-song mini gig!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox
I have a mini gig for you – a giglet, if you will! Watch highlights from my 15th December 2021 online gig: two Penfriend songs “Black Car” and “Seashaken”, and ... Read more
February 5, 2022February 4, 2022 Comment
5 ways I’m failing…and why that’s okay

5 ways I’m failing…and why that’s okay

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Mindfulness Productivity
I’m doing my best – but I’m failing in several areas of my life at the moment! I made this video to talk about why that’s okay, and why I’ll ... Read more
January 29, 2022January 28, 2022 Comment
Is it worth all this? 2022 plans + watch hours reveal

Is it worth all this? 2022 plans + watch hours reveal

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Process Productivity
I share my music plans for 2022 – Obey Robots, She Makes War *and* Penfriend, oh my! – raise the question of live gigs plus discuss why on earth this ... Read more
January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 Comment
7 down? Recording bass guitar for my new album at home – Captain’s Vlog 02

7 down? Recording bass guitar for my new album at home – Captain’s Vlog 02

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Process Productivity
This month, I’m making an album with Rat from Ned’s Atomic Dustbin under the name OBEY ROBOTS and sharing the process in my Captain’s Vlog ⚓ I have 19 days ... Read more
January 16, 2022February 12, 2022 1 Comment
How I record cover songs – “This Is The Sound”

How I record cover songs – “This Is The Sound”

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Process
In my twenties, I spent a few years running a covers band called Co-Star. Great name, right? Good work, Gareth the guitarist. I booked the shows, played bass and sang. ... Read more
January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 2 Comments
HONEST (messy!) studio tour + recording an album in 19 days. Captain’s Vlog 01

HONEST (messy!) studio tour + recording an album in 19 days. Captain’s Vlog 01

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Process Productivity
I’m recording an album in 19 days! In 2019, my friend Miles Hunt from The Wonder Stuff put me in touch with Rat from Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, and our collaboration ... Read more
January 8, 2022January 16, 2022 Comment
Resolutions don’t work. This does…

Resolutions don’t work. This does…

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Process Productivity
The 17th January is “Forget New Year’s Resolutions Day”. Did you know that? I believe everyone has the power to tweak and improve their lives, but there’s a far better ... Read more
January 1, 2022January 3, 2022 Comment
Casey Neistat made me do THIS

Casey Neistat made me do THIS

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Process
I started making videos again this year after discovering Casey Neistat’s vlogs 6 years late! Here are the three big things I’ve learned from his videos, why I think filmmaking ... Read more
December 25, 2021December 23, 2021 Comment
Don’t read the comments.

Don’t read the comments.

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Mindfulness Process
Good advice, or just a pile of rubbish? Scroll down for the video transcript, and subscribe to my channel for more! THANK YOU for visiting my website! I’m Laura Kidd, a ... Read more
December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 Comment
Online Gig 15/12/21 – watch / download

Online Gig 15/12/21 – watch / download

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
I played my first gig in a very long time on 15th December 2021, and it’s available for you to enjoy on YouTube whenever you like! I performed songs from ... Read more
December 16, 2021December 18, 2021 Comment
How to not suck at YouTube (like I did for 14 years)

How to not suck at YouTube (like I did for 14 years)

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Process
We all start somewhere! Bridgerton superstar Regé-Jean Page played a Bowie-inspired zombie clown in my first music video in 2010 BRILLIANTLY, but even he couldn’t save my YouTube channel… Musicians ... Read more
December 11, 2021December 10, 2021 Comment
What is a podcast? Where to find them and how to listen for FREE

What is a podcast? Where to find them and how to listen for FREE

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Process
I’ve been making a podcast for two years, and have been harbouring a funny feeling that not everyone knows what a podcast is, how to find them and how to ... Read more
December 5, 2021December 10, 2021 3 Comments
50 conversations on creativity, grit and determination

50 conversations on creativity, grit and determination

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast
Here’s a full list of every episode of my podcast Attention Engineer 2020-2021 with direct links to listen onsite or via YouTube. “Attention Engineer” can be found on your favourite ... Read more
November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Comment
EU VAT woes? Bandcamp musicians, you’re (probably) doing it wrong…

EU VAT woes? Bandcamp musicians, you’re (probably) doing it wrong…

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News Process
…but it’s not your fault, and I’m here to help. TAX DOESN’T HAVE TO BE TAXING (apparently…)! [Last edited 15/10/21 after input from kind tweeters – I feel this may ... Read more
October 14, 2021October 15, 2021 23 Comments
My burnout recovery tips – completing the stress cycle

My burnout recovery tips – completing the stress cycle

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
I’ve been dealing with burnout for a few years on and off, and learning about completing the stress cycle recently has really helped me. In this video I talk about ... Read more
September 25, 2021September 24, 2021 Comment
Making more time for creativity | Getting up at 6am for a week

Making more time for creativity | Getting up at 6am for a week

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
I decided to challenge myself to get up at 6am every day for a week – and it changed my life! Join me for a week in my life as ... Read more
September 11, 2021September 10, 2021 Comment
I only did it for him | Garden cleanup time-lapse

I only did it for him | Garden cleanup time-lapse

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
Join me as I clear my overgrown back garden so my elderly dog Mister Benji can use it, PLUS enjoy oddly satisfying timelapses! Accidental passionfruit! Gnomes lost in the undergrowth! ... Read more
August 21, 2021August 24, 2021 Comment
BUT is it any good? How to assess your own creative work

BUT is it any good? How to assess your own creative work

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
It can be really hard to make stuff – but once you’ve got started, how can you assess your own creative work? Is it any good? We all want to ... Read more
August 14, 2021August 24, 2021 Comment
How I get stuff done! | 5 steps to achieve any goal

How I get stuff done! | 5 steps to achieve any goal

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
Consistency is the habit that separates people who say “I wish I could…” from those who actually get on with it and put in the work. It’s not glamorous and ... Read more
August 7, 2021August 24, 2021 5 Comments
How to stop your inner critic from holding you back

How to stop your inner critic from holding you back

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
Your inner critic is the annoying voice inside your head that whispers mean things to you. It’s holding you back from trying new things, putting yourself out there and living ... Read more
July 31, 2021August 12, 2021 3 Comments
“Why I’m still not playing gigs in 2021” [VIDEO]

“Why I’m still not playing gigs in 2021” [VIDEO]

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News Process
As an independent songwriter, producer and musician, releasing my new album this year was more of a challenge than usual. The UK government left venues with no choice but to ... Read more
July 20, 2021July 21, 2021 Comment
Penfriend in the charts…look what we did!

Penfriend in the charts…look what we did!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox
Look what you did! THANK YOU. This is a childhood dream come true…and I couldn’t have done it without the support of music fans. WHATTTTTTTTTTT! There’s way too much smoke ... Read more
May 28, 2021March 11, 2022 14 Comments
I’ll Start A Fire (18/5/21)

I’ll Start A Fire (18/5/21)

by Laura Kidd Creativity Homepage Feature Letterbox Music News Releases Singles
I'll Start A Fire (single) by Penfriend Release date: 18th May 2021Label: My Big Sister Recordings GET THE SONG + Click to download pay what you want/can from Bandcamp.+ Get ... Read more
May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 2 Comments
Music Week says my new album is “essential”

Music Week says my new album is “essential”

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
Imagine this indie upstart’s surprise and delight on the weekend when a friend sent me this photo*. Yes, that’s my artist name sitting pretty right near Billie Eilish’s face, with ... Read more
May 17, 2021May 18, 2021 1 Comment
Behind The Song: Seventeen

Behind The Song: Seventeen

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast Process
Get the song. This bonus musical mini episode of “Attention Engineer” is also available on your favourite podcast platform. THANK YOU for visiting my website! + Get FREE music immediately ... Read more
May 16, 2021May 18, 2021 1 Comment
Behind The Song: Black Car

Behind The Song: Black Car

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast Process
Watch the music video and get the song. This bonus musical mini episode of “Attention Engineer” is also available on your favourite podcast platform. THANK YOU for visiting my website! ... Read more
May 15, 2021May 18, 2021 Comment
Never fear, I’m still punk as fuck

Never fear, I’m still punk as fuck

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News Process
All this talk of the album charts recently might have made you think I’m selling out. I’ve spent my music career as the underdog with a punk spirit, sneered at ... Read more
May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 1 Comment
Can we make Bristol music history together?!

Can we make Bristol music history together?!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News Process
This is unbelievable! I have massive news to share with you today: my new album “Exotic Monsters” is two thirds of the way towards getting in the UK Top 40 ... Read more
April 30, 2021May 5, 2021 1 Comment
Seventeen (23/4/21)

Seventeen (23/4/21)

by Laura Kidd Creativity Homepage Feature Letterbox Music News Releases Singles
Seventeen (single) by Penfriend Release date: 23rd April 2021Label: My Big Sister Recordings GET THE SONG + Click to download pay what you want/can from Bandcamp.+ Get three album tracks ... Read more
April 23, 2021May 18, 2021 2 Comments
Obey Robots – “Inside Out” (2/4/20)

Obey Robots – “Inside Out” (2/4/20)

by Laura Kidd Homepage Feature Letterbox Releases Singles
Release date: 2nd April 2021Label: My Big Sister Recordings Let It Snow by Obey Robots GET THE SONG + Get the song on pay what you want / can download ... Read more
April 2, 2021May 18, 2021 Tagged: obey robots
Halfway to the UK Top 40!

Halfway to the UK Top 40!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News Process
Share this: ... Read more
March 31, 2021April 1, 2021 Comment
Black Car (“Exotic Monsters”)

Black Car (“Exotic Monsters”)

by Laura Kidd Creativity Homepage Feature Letterbox Music News Releases Singles
To my great delight and excitement, this song is featured as “The Weather” on “Cecil in The Big City”, Episode 208 of the Welcome To Night Vale podcast, 15th May ... Read more
March 26, 2021May 15, 2022 3 Comments
Behind The Song: Cancel Your Hopes

Behind The Song: Cancel Your Hopes

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast Process
Watch the music video and get the song. This bonus musical mini episode of “Attention Engineer” is also available on your favourite podcast platform. THANK YOU for visiting my website! ... Read more
March 14, 2021May 18, 2021 Comment
Behind The Song: Exotic Monsters

Behind The Song: Exotic Monsters

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast Process
Watch the pop video and get the song. This bonus musical mini episode of “Attention Engineer” is also available on your favourite podcast platform. THANK YOU for visiting my website! ... Read more
March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Comment
New Penfriend live album – available for one week only!

New Penfriend live album – available for one week only!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
Last Friday’s Correspondent’s Club livestream turned out so nicely I’m sharing the posh recordings with you for one week only! I played seven songs and had a nice chat with ... Read more
March 5, 2021 Comment
Cancel Your Hopes (5/3/21)

Cancel Your Hopes (5/3/21)

by Laura Kidd Creativity Homepage Feature Letterbox Music News Releases Singles
Cancel Your Hopes (single) by Penfriend Release date: 5th March 2021Label: My Big Sister Recordings GET THE SONG + Click to download pay what you want/can from Bandcamp.+ Get “Cancel ... Read more
March 5, 2021March 27, 2021
Why I won’t be playing in-person gigs in 2021

Why I won’t be playing in-person gigs in 2021

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Mindfulness Music News Process
For everyone who’s been asking me whether I’m going to be touring in 2021 – here are my thoughts on the matter. We’re all missing live concerts, artists are floundering ... Read more
March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 4 Comments
My song is in a film!

My song is in a film!

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Music News Process
Most songwriters dream of one day having their song in a film soundtrack, and I’m fizzing with delight that “Dear Heart” appears in 21st century rom-com Modern Persuasion, directed by Alex ... Read more
February 14, 2021February 16, 2021 Comment
Power to the people

Power to the people

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News Process
At the end of last week, I was invited to write a piece sharing an artist’s perspective on a harsh new scheme to charge musicians to perform their own work ... Read more
February 1, 2021February 2, 2021 2 Comments
Exotic Monsters (22/1/21)

Exotic Monsters (22/1/21)

by Laura Kidd Creativity Homepage Feature Letterbox Music News Releases Singles
Exotic Monsters (single) by Penfriend Release date: 22nd January 2021Label: My Big Sister Recordings GET THE SONG + Click to download pay what you want/can from Bandcamp.+ Get “Exotic Monsters” ... Read more
January 22, 2021March 27, 2021 1 Comment
2020 was my best year for reading – my recommendations

2020 was my best year for reading – my recommendations

by Laura Kidd Homepage Feature Letterbox Process
I’m still gathering my thoughts on what 2020 meant to me. I really enjoy reading peoples’ end of year blog posts and have started mine a few times, from a ... Read more
January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 2 Comments
Obey Robots – “Let It Snow” (4/12/20)

Obey Robots – “Let It Snow” (4/12/20)

by Laura Kidd Homepage Feature Letterbox Releases Singles
Release date: 4th December 2020Label: My Big Sister Recordings Let It Snow by Obey Robots GET THE SONG + Pre-order vinyl / pay what you want/can download from Bandcamp. ABOUT ... Read more
December 4, 2020March 27, 2021 Tagged: obey robots
Behind The Song: The Only Way Out Is Through

Behind The Song: The Only Way Out Is Through

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast Process
Get the song. This bonus musical mini episode of “Attention Engineer” is also available on your favourite podcast platform. THANK YOU for visiting my website! + Get FREE music immediately ... Read more
October 10, 2020May 18, 2021 Comment
FREE DOWNLOAD – Attention Engineer S01 Nuggets available now

FREE DOWNLOAD – Attention Engineer S01 Nuggets available now

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast
Something different from me this Bandcamp Friday – a present for you from the first series of my creativity podcast Attention Engineer. Sixteen quotes from brilliant artists to provoke, inspire ... Read more
October 2, 2020February 27, 2021 Comment
I’ve been finding everything really hard lately

I’ve been finding everything really hard lately

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Mindfulness Productivity
Friends, I’ve been finding everything really hard lately. I have a lot to feel fortunate for – not least the ongoing generosity and support of my Correspondents, THANK YOU! – ... Read more
September 17, 2020January 14, 2021 16 Comments
The Only Way Out Is Through (8/9/20)

The Only Way Out Is Through (8/9/20)

by Laura Kidd Homepage Feature Letterbox Releases Singles
The Only Way Out Is Through by Penfriend Release date: 8th September 2020Label: My Big Sister RecordingsDistributor: Southern Record Distributors GET THE SONG + Download PWYW from Bandcamp.+ Get all ... Read more
September 8, 2020March 27, 2021 1 Comment
New Penfriend TV live album – available for one week only!

New Penfriend TV live album – available for one week only!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
Surprise PWYW live album for youuuuuuuuuu! On Friday 31st July I played my third Correspondent’s Club livestream, including a brand new song called “Seventeen”, and I am making some live ... Read more
August 2, 2020January 14, 2021 Comment
Chasing the mountain

Chasing the mountain

by Laura Kidd Creativity Homepage Feature Letterbox Mindfulness Productivity
Sometimes I wonder why I spend my time in the ways I do. A life’s primary occupation builds up through an infinitesimal series of decisions – what we wanted to ... Read more
July 16, 2020January 15, 2021 7 Comments
Attention Engineer glowingly reviewed in The Observer!

Attention Engineer glowingly reviewed in The Observer!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast
“An interview series from musician Laura Kidd. Kidd talks with insight and warmth to (mostly) other musicians. Her opening show is with Belly’s Tanya Donelly, and is completely delicious; her ... Read more
July 9, 2020February 27, 2021 Comment
Inspiration is for amateurs

Inspiration is for amateurs

by Laura Kidd Creativity Homepage Feature Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
The thing that’s got me through the ups and downs, the fear, the uncertainty, the confusion, the anger, the frustration and the sheer bizarreness of 2020 is the daily routine ... Read more
July 9, 2020January 15, 2021 6 Comments
Surprise live album – available for one week only!

Surprise live album – available for one week only!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
Surprise live album for youuuuuuuuuu! Get your hands on 8 songs (7 unreleased) plus some fun chat, available on a pay what you want basis* for one week only. Penfriend ... Read more
June 26, 2020January 14, 2021 5 Comments
Album update: how not to get overwhelmed by big projects and the danger of endless lists

Album update: how not to get overwhelmed by big projects and the danger of endless lists

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Mindfulness Process Productivity
“Old Tape” image by Ozant Liuky from Pixabay Suddenly, I find myself with only a little bit of an album to complete.You might know I started writing this new collection of songs in ... Read more
June 18, 2020January 14, 2021 1 Comment
You are not a number (and neither am I)

You are not a number (and neither am I)

by Laura Kidd Homepage Feature Letterbox Mindfulness Minimalism Process Productivity
NEWS THIS WEEK“Attention Engineer” episode 4 is available now, featuring my conversation with songwriter Frank Turner! Recorded on the precipice of the UK lockdown backstage at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Frank ... Read more
June 11, 2020January 15, 2021 7 Comments
I wasn’t going to write this til I realised silence was worse

I wasn’t going to write this til I realised silence was worse

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Mindfulness
I am not a celebrity or a pundit (thank GOODNESS), or someone who thinks their “hot take” on every topic needs to be shared on all platforms. I’m on a ... Read more
June 4, 2020January 14, 2021 Tagged: black lives matter, blacklivesmatter, blm 10 Comments
So, why a podcast?

So, why a podcast?

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast
I’ve been on quite a journey over the past couple of years, exploring my relationship with social media. The internet has undoubtedly helped me find my people, but I needed ... Read more
May 28, 2020February 27, 2021 Comment
Beware Of Darkness, online gig this Sat + why I’m launching a podcast

Beware Of Darkness, online gig this Sat + why I’m launching a podcast

by Laura Kidd Creativity Letterbox Mindfulness Music News Podcast Process
Art by @grandfunkrev This morning I got up early to do yoga in the living room before walking the dogs round the block in the blazing sunshine. On returning home ... Read more
May 28, 2020February 27, 2021 17 Comments
“Attention Engineer” – trailer online now!

“Attention Engineer” – trailer online now!

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Podcast
Announcing the launch of my weekly podcast series “Attention Engineer”! The trailer is done done done, and submitting it for inclusion in all the big podcast directories this afternoon was ... Read more
May 20, 2020February 27, 2021 2 Comments
My lockdown anthem of hope is out today

My lockdown anthem of hope is out today

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
GET THE SONG + Get “Everything Looks Normal In The Sunshine” plus unreleased track “The Only Way Out Is Through” FREE when you join The Correspondent’s Club.+ Download PWYW from ... Read more
May 15, 2020January 14, 2021 7 Comments
Everything Looks Normal In The Sunshine (15/5/20)

Everything Looks Normal In The Sunshine (15/5/20)

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Releases Singles
Release date: 15th May 2020Label: My Big Sister Recordings GET THE SONG + Get all Penfriend singles PLUS unreleased track “Cancel Your Hopes” FREE when you join The Correspondent’s Club.+ ... Read more
May 14, 2020March 27, 2021
Four Penfriend songs live on the internet – watch again links

Four Penfriend songs live on the internet – watch again links

by Laura Kidd Letterbox Music News
25/3/20 – Stay At Home Fest with Robin Ince, Josie Long, Jo Brand and Luke WrightStarts 44:39 – I played “Out Of The Blue” + “Everything Looks Normal In The ... Read more
May 8, 2020January 14, 2021 1 Comment
Let me tell you a story…

Let me tell you a story…

by Laura Kidd Creativity Homepage Feature Letterbox Music News Process
When I was a little girl, one of my favourite possessions was a shoebox that I filled up with bits of paper, envelopes and leaflets gathered from wherever I could ... Read more
May 1, 2020January 15, 2021 36 Comments

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Podcast Guests

  • Ep01: Tanya Donelly
  • Ep02: Mark Chadwick
  • Ep03: Ayse Hassan
  • Ep04: Frank Turner
  • Ep05: Charlotte Hatherley
  • Ep06: Tom Robinson
  • Ep07: Bec Hill
  • Ep08: Katie Harkin
  • Ep09: Nikesh Shukla
  • Ep10: Emma Pollock
  • Ep11: Skating Polly
  • Ep12: Bright Light Bright Light
  • Ep13:  J. Willgoose, Esq.
  • Ep14: Sadie Dupuis
  • Ep15: Estella Adeyeri
  • Ep16: Nova Twins
  • Ep17: Corin Tucker
  • Ep18: Miles Hunt
  • Ep19: Lemn Sissay
  • Ep20: Jim Bob
  • Ep21: Andrew Hung
  • Ep22: Bernard Butler
  • Ep23: Catherine Anne Davies
  • Ep24: Alicia Gaines
  • Ep25: Thea Gilmore
  • Ep26: Rat
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  • Ep28: Kat Robichaud
  • Ep29: David Ford
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