Welcome to CMD Collective
Original Music. Compelling Books. Stories That Stay With You.
Discover something you’ll love.
Welcome to CMD Collective, the creative home of songwriter, author and radio presenter Kevin Barr.
Discover original music to lift your spirits, captivating books to spark your imagination and stories that stay with you long after the final note or page.
Whether you’re here to discover your next favourite song, find a great read or explore something new, there’s a world of creativity waiting for you.
Start exploring today.
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Music to move you. Stories to stay with you.
🎵 Discover the Music
Press play. Turn it up. Let the music take you somewhere.
From feel-good dance anthems to heartfelt ballads and atmospheric melodies, CMD Collective brings you original music for every mood and moment.
🎵 Featured Release
Dance The Night Away (Velvet Afterglow – 2026 Festival Mix)
Turn up the volume. The night is yours.
A vibrant, feel-good dance anthem bursting with infectious energy, uplifting rhythms and a chorus made to be played loud.
Reimagined for 2026 with a bigger festival sound, this is the perfect soundtrack for leaving the day behind and enjoying the moment.
Ready to feel the energy?
Love what you hear?
Follow CMD Collective on Spotify, save the track to your favourites and share the music with someone who might love it too.
More Music to Discover
Is It Gonna Be Alright?
A heartfelt folk-pop ballad about love, hope and finding the courage to believe in second chances.
You’re In My Dreams
An emotionally rich song combining a memorable melody with the atmosphere of love, longing and the memories we carry.
Dance The Night Away
The original upbeat track, full of energy, rhythm and an infectious melody designed to get you moving.
A Stolen Kiss
A tender, intimate composition capturing the emotion of a special moment that stays with you forever.
Dreams In My Heart
A reflective, cinematic melody filled with warmth, atmosphere and quiet emotion.
Discover a song that speaks to you.
Whether you enjoy uplifting rhythms, emotional storytelling or beautiful melodies, there’s more to explore from CMD Collective.
If a song touches you, save it, share it and follow CMD Collective on Spotify for future releases.
📚 Discover the Books
Some stories entertain us. Others stay with us forever.
Step into worlds of unforgettable characters, unexpected friendships, difficult choices and moments that change everything.
The Summer Everything Tilted
One summer. One circus. One boy whose world is about to change forever.
What if an ordinary summer became the beginning of an extraordinary journey?
Set against the colourful and captivating backdrop of a travelling circus, The Summer Everything Tilted is a coming-of-age story about friendship, belonging, discovery and the experiences that shape who we become.
As a young boy ventures beyond the familiar, he encounters people and experiences that challenge everything he thought he knew.
A story filled with emotion, unexpected relationships and the unforgettable moments of growing up.
Because sometimes, one summer is all it takes to change everything.
Available in paperback, Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.
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The Line We Hold
Some decisions change our lives. Others define who we become.
What do we hold on to when life asks us to make a difficult choice?
The Line We Hold is a thought-provoking novel exploring inheritance, responsibility, personal choices and the quiet courage required to stand by what matters.
A compelling story about the responsibilities we inherit, the decisions that shape our future and the values we choose to carry forward.
Some lines are drawn for us. Others we must choose to hold.
Discover a story about the choices that matter and the principles we carry through life.
📚 Discover The Book – Buy on Amazon
Enjoyed one of the books?
An honest review on Amazon helps other readers discover the stories and makes a real difference to independent authors.
Your next unforgettable read is waiting.
✉️ Join the CMD Collective Inner Circle
Love discovering new music and stories? Come a little closer.
The CMD Collective Inner Circle is your free invitation to be part of the creative journey.
Be among the first to discover new music, upcoming books, creative projects and special events.
As an Inner Circle member, you can look forward to:
- 🎵 News of new music and upcoming releases.
- 📚 Updates about books and new stories.
- 🎙️ Highlights and news from The Kevin Barr Show.
- 🎬 Occasional behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process.
- ✉️ Personal updates directly from Kevin Barr.
More than simply following a website, it’s an opportunity to feel part of the music, stories and creativity behind CMD Collective.
And the best part?
It’s completely free.
No spam. No pressure. Just occasional, personal updates about music, books and the creative journey.
Why miss the next release or exciting announcement?
✉️ Join The Inner Circle – It’s Free
I’d love you to be part of the CMD Collective Inner Circle.
🎬 Music Licensing, Publishing & Creative Collaboration
Looking for original music or compelling stories for your next project?
CMD Collective brings together original songwriting, recorded music and story-led creative work for consideration across film, television, media, publishing and artist projects.
Professional enquiries are welcome regarding:
- Music synchronisation and licensing.
- Original songs for artist recording.
- Film and television music opportunities.
- Book publishing and literary projects.
- Film and television adaptation.
- Creative partnerships and collaborations.
Whether you’re looking for an emotionally powerful ballad, an uplifting commercial track or a compelling story with adaptation potential, CMD Collective welcomes serious professional enquiries.
Let’s explore what we could create together.
Professional Enquiries
🎙️ The Kevin Barr Show
Great music. Interesting stories. Good company.
The Kevin Barr Show brings together memorable music, engaging features, conversation and a shared love of broadcasting.
From familiar favourites to fascinating stories and unexpected discoveries, it’s a programme designed to inform, entertain and brighten your day.
Discover the music, the stories and the personality behind the microphone.
🎙️ DISCOVER THE KEVIN BARR SHOW
Discover More from Kevin Barr
Alongside his songwriting, writing and broadcasting, Kevin Barr is an experienced piano mentor, helping students develop their musical abilities, confidence and enjoyment of playing.
For piano mentoring and music education, visit:
Music to Move You. Stories to Stay With You.
At the heart of CMD Collective is a simple belief: music and stories have the power to connect people, capture emotions and create memories that last.
Whether you’ve discovered a song you love, found a book you can’t wait to read or decided to join the Inner Circle, thank you for being part of the journey.
Before you go, why not discover something new?
📚 DISCOVER THE SUMMER EVERYTHING TILTED
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Keep listening. Keep reading. Keep discovering.
CMD Collective — Original Music. Books. Stories.
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