Songwriter

Songwriter music emerged in the 1960s, primarily in the coffee shops and folk scenes of America, when people discovered that pouring their emotions into lyrics was significantly cheaper than therapy. Often characterised by acoustic melodies and introspective lyrics, it sounds like a cosy chat with your most philosophical mate who's possibly had too much herbal tea. This genre has spawned a number of iconic storytelling traditions, turning everyday musings into anthems—because who doesn't love a good cry over a cup of chamomile?