Songwriters and Wordsmiths

Songwriters and Wordsmiths

Episode 6: Yacht Rock and Home Truths

Host: Tracey Hammett

Guest: Laura Reznek

Tracey Hammett has been curating a night at the Hootananny in Brixton for the last thirteen years, it’s called Songwriters and Wordsmiths, it happens once every three months on a Tuesday evening and it showcases brilliant emerging songwriters and musicians.

This radio show is all about introducing you to some of the talented artists she works with. It celebrates them, by playing their recorded music and through hosting their live performances. There’s chat about songwriting and creativity too. It’s essential listening for anyone who is interested in lyrics, music, songwriting and outstanding live performances from brilliant emerging artists.

Yacht Rock and Home Truths

In which the brilliant Canadian singer-songwriter and composer, Laura Reznek, discusses her spellbinding new album, The Sewing Room. Laura plays live in the studio and discusses her creative process and the inspiration behind the songs.Expect talk about school rebellion, the true meaning of Yacht Rock, favourite tracks to dance to and much much more.

Tracklist: 

Botanical Garden – Anna Erhard
Physical Education – Laura Reznek
Exit Plan (Live on Morley Radio)- Laura Reznek
Rich Girl – Daryl Hall and John Oates
Failure – Jack Francis
Blues Run the Game – Jackson C. Frank

Yacht Rock (Live on Morley Radio) – Laura Reznek
Love Train – The O’Jays

You can follow host @hammett_poems and guest @laurareznek on Instagram, and check out the Spotify playlist