Robin's much requested and long awaited book on songwriting, "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting: 125 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs that Sell," will be published by Taxi Music Books. The release date is Oct. 31, 2008. Can't wait? For a sneak preview, sign up for Robin's monthly email newsletter in the sign-up box above. Once a month, you'll get a free excerpt from the book plus links to useful sites for making and promoting your songs. (Your email address is always kept private. We do not share email addresses with anyone.)
Water Falls Down at iTunes
Mar. 1, 2008
All the tracks from Robin's "Water Falls Down (Remastered)" CD are now available for download at iTunes. All tracks, including the bonus Sandy Grey (Acoustic Mix) are just 99¢.
Stream Robin's music on Last.fm
Jan. 27, 2008
Now available for streaming FREE - full tracks from both of Robin's albums. Enjoy them streamed over your computer. Just click the play button on the Last.fm player on our Listening Room page. You can even put this player on your own site! Get your widget by clicking "Get Your Own" on the player. If you haven't discovered Last.fm yet - it's one of the best music things that will ever happen to your computer! Check it out! Last.fm
Robin on MySpace and iLike.com
Jan. 8, 2008
We're working hard to get Robin's music out to a wider audience. Visit her new MySpace web site. If you're a 'MySpacer' let us know by clicking "Add to Friends." We'd love to see you there!
Also new: Robin's iLike Emerging Artist web site. Show your support by clicking here:
Online classes
Jan. 3, 2008
Robin will be teaching a two-part class, "Writing For the Pop and Hot AC Markets" at SongU.com. The two-hour class will take place on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at 9 p.m. ET (2 a.m. GMT). This is a must-take class for songwriters interested in writing for film and TV projects, and the pop and AC radio genres Visit SongU for more information.
40th anniversary of Sandy Grey
Oct. 27, 2007
For the 40th anniversary of the song "Sandy Grey," Robin has recorded a new version and included it on her WATER FALLS DOWN (REMASTERED) CD which was released on October 26, 2007. This is the first time she has commercially released this song. You can hear this track and buy it on Robin's MySpace page. The remastered CD is available at CD Baby and Amazon.com.
Robin at Taxi's Road Rally
Oct. 20, 2007
Robin will be teaching a seminar, "Writing for the Hot, Hot, Hot AC Market" on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Taxi's annual songwriter conference. For more information, visit Taxi's Road Rally web page. The Road Rally is free for Taxi members.
Nick Drake: Fruit Tree Box Set Album Notes
Oct. 6, 2007
On October 29, the Fruit Tree box set, which includes Nick Drake's three CDs plus the DVD documentary "A Skin Too Few" will be released by Universal/Fontana. Robin has contributed a substantial portion of the the sleeve notes - a 108-page booklet - writing about each of Drake's 31 officially released songs. The box is available at Amazon.com: Fruit Tree.
Egyptian Theater, Oct. 5 panel & film
Sept. 8, 2007
Robin wil be taking part in a panel discussion with Joe Boyd and Gabrielle Drake along with a screening of A Skin Too Few at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, CA on Oct 5, 2007. Robin will by performing excerpts from Nick Drake's songs and discussing his song writing techniques. For more information visit Bryter Music and click on "News" or the Egyptian Theater web site.
Nick Drake Family Tree album notes
June 11, 2007
Family Tree, a compilation CD of early home recordings and unreleased tapes by Nick Drake, will be released on July 9, 2007. Robin's sleeve notes include her memories of Nick and an exploration of his development as a songwriter. For more information visit Bryter Music: the official website of the estate of Nick Drake and click on "News".
Online Song Feedback
Mar. 10, 2007
Robin is giving one-on-one song feedback online at SongU.com, a virtual songwriter community and educational resource. In monthly feedback workshops, SongU members can play their songs for Robin and get feedback on lyrics, melody, structure, and commercial potential. To try one SongU online course for free, go to SongU.com/RobinFrederick. (The free course is a self-paced course on lyrics, music, or the music business, not Robin's feedback workshop.)
Online Songwriting Class
Feb. 15, 2007
Robin will be giving a one-hour lecture on "Writing for the Pop and Hot AC Markets on Monday, Feb. 26, at 6 P.M. (PST). The lecture is offered through SongU.com, a virtual songwriter community and educational resource. This class will be available to SongU members only. The cost to join is $29.95 for one month ($75 for 3 months) with a free 10-day trial. For more info and a free online course, visit Robin's SongU.com page.
Robin on KPFK radio
Sept. 15, 2006
Robin will be a guest on Samm Brown's "For The Record" Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006 at 2 p.m. (PST) on KPFK/Radio Pacifica. Samm, David "Cat" Cohen, and Robin will share "Insider Tips On Songwriting." To listen to a live streaming broadcast, go to KPFK.org and click on 'Listen Live'.
PhillieG remix of "Ship of Passage"
June 15, 2006
Groovemaster PhillieG has just finished a dance-trance of Robin's song "Ship of Passage." This song hase previously only been available as a bonus track on a limited edition of the BLUE FLAME album. Coming in Fall 2006, a worldbeat version of this song plus the PhillieG remix will both be available on a new edition of BLUE FLAME. We'll keep you posted. Check out PhillieG's web site.
"Been Smoking Too Long" in new Andy Dick film
March 11, 2006
Comedian Andy Dick will be showcasing his new film, Danny Roane: First Time Director beginning March 11th at the SXSW Film and Music festival. The film features Robin's song "Been Smoking Too Long" performed by Jeff Fielder. You can view the film's trailer online at Andy Dick's web site: AndyDick.com.
Robin's Music featured on CPB station WUMB
March 7, 2006
DJ Barnes Newberry has been playing Robin's music on his Saturday morning program on award-winning folk radio station WUMB in Boston. The show Highway 61 Revisited is a great mix of old and new folk. Barnes includes folk and folk-rock from the 60's era plus modern covers of those songs. You can stream it live on the internet: WUMB folk radio home.
"Been Smoking Too Long" featured on KPFK
May 31, 2005
On International No Smoking Day, KPFK/Pacifica radio used "Been Smoking Too Long" from Robin's BLUE FLAME album to open their two-hour "Stop Smoking" special hosted by Christine Blosdale. You can hear the program online a the KPFK Archive page. Just click on "Stop Smoking Pt. 1." KPFK is a unique, listener-supported radio station dedicated to education, inspiration, and alternative points of view.
Independent Artist Aid: Tsunami Relief
January 27, 2005
Robin's song "Water Falls Down" leads off a fund-raising compilation CD titled HOPE NEVER DIES. IndieNetTunes, host of the CD, describes the project as "a potpourri of recording artists who have come together via the internet to aid the Tsunami victims through music. Ranging from ambient to hard rock, the CD is filled with diverse tunes and some of the best indie talent on the globe." All profits from sale of HOPE NEVER DIES are donated to Mercy Corps where 91% of the money collected goes directly to help the victims. To hear lo-fi and hi-fi samples of all the tracks, buy the CD, and contribute $12.50 to Mercy Corps' tsunami relief fund, visit Independent Artist Aid/IndieNetunes.
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