The small act of listening can lead to big ideas. In this podcast, 10 highly-acclaimed musicians make sense of the world by transforming their surroundings into original songs.
The small act of listening can lead to big ideas. In this podcast, 10 highly-acclaimed musicians make sense of the world by transforming their surroundings into original songs.
Jeff, Spencer and Sammy Tweedy
The Tweedy family discusses their experience of listening and creating together.
Jeff, Spencer, and Sammy Tweedy: Full Composition
Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee
Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee reflects on her latest album Saint Cloud.
Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee: Full Composition
Mdou Moctar
Mdou Moctar takes us on a journey across Niger to his town of Agadez.
Mdou Moctar: Full Composition
Neko Case
Neko Case reflects on the role nature plays in her music.
Neko Case: Full Composition
Laraaji
Laraaji explains why laughter is the key to creating a transcendent state.
Laraaji: Full Composition
JLIN
JLIN shares how intuition and patience were key to unlocking her creativity.
JLIN: Full Composition
Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields
Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields shares his unique take on songwriting.
Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields: “A Walk in the Park, Alone, in the Dark”
Vagabon
Vagabon on how melding motion and stream of consciousness opens us to big ideas.
Vagabon: Full Composition
MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger
MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger shares how he’s become dialed into folklore.
MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger: “Ceremony”
Björk
Björk reflects on how she came into her sensibilities as an artist.
Björk: Full Composition
Tricky Customer
A perfectionist barista meets his match in a customer with impossible standards.
A perfectionist barista meets his match in a customer with impossible standards.
Financial Woes
A steely designer tries to impress a new investor, despite some poor figures.
A steely designer tries to impress a new investor, despite some poor figures.
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