🎙️ Brooke Combe opens up about the reality of the music industry, why she walked away from a major record label, and how finding her authentic voice changed everything.

In this episode of the Sonical.ly Podcast, Brooke shares the creative journey behind her award-winning debut album Dancing At The Edge Of The World, the challenges of protecting your artistry, and why staying true to yourself matters more than chasing success.

We also dive into:

🎵 Growing up in Scotland and discovering soul music🎤 Writing her very first song, "Are You With Me"

💔 The inspiration behind "How Can I Tell You? (To Love Me More)" and "Guilt"

🎚️ Recording with a live band and embracing analogue production

🎙️ What really happened inside major label songwriting sessions

🎧 Why limitations can actually make you more creative

🎼 The importance of finding your own sound

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🎮 Brooke takes on the Off The Topline Songwriting Challenge and creates a brand-new topline in just 3 minutes!

Whether you're a songwriter, producer, artist, or simply love honest conversations about creativity, this episode is packed with insights that every music creator can learn from.