For Andrew Stafford, music was a way up and a way out. There was just one little problem: he couldn’t play. Because those who can do and those who can’t review, he carved out a niche writing about it instead.
This is the story of a self-confessed wannabe’s life: of growing up in public, of family, of falling in and out of love, and music, sweet music, everywhere.
Written with enormous heart and a thumping rhythm, Something To Believe In is an uncompromising, inspiring book for anyone whose life has been saved by rock & roll.
‘Written with great humanity and girded by a soundtrack to die for, this memoir is a punchy, unputdownable must-read.’
Peter Garrett
‘Stafford deftly interweaves his joyous takes on music with achingly observed tales of love, loss and longing.’
The Australian
‘A well-told, finely judged memoir.’
Sydney Morning Herald
‘Fans of Rob Sheffield’s 2007 music memoir Love is a Mix Tape should appreciate the propulsive blend of fandom and autobiography, and the book reinforces Stafford’s impactful, accessible way of describing the music he loves (or hates).’
Books+Publishing
‘Andrew Stafford takes us on an exhilarating ride through his life as birdwatcher, cab driver, roadie, son, lover and writer.’
Lindy Morrison, Australian musician
‘A soaring, sweat-soaked tribute to life’s two great miracles: music and waking up each day to hear it.’
Trent Dalton, author of Boy Swallows Universe