Listening

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