Mike Hadreas, aka <a href="https://perfumegenius.org/">Perfume Genius</a>, takes us inside the creative process behind his new record, Glory, produced by Blake Mills. During the conversation, Mike describes how he balances spontaneity with structure, the art of becoming a song detective, and why he writes his best work in 'goblin mode'.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Mike Hadreas, aka &lt;a href="https://perfumegenius.org/"&gt;Perfume Genius&lt;/a&gt;, takes us inside the creative process behind his new record, &lt;em&gt;Glory&lt;/em&gt;, produced by Blake Mills. During the conversation, Mike describes how he balances spontaneity with structure, the art of becoming a song detective, and why he writes his best work in 'goblin mode'.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Mike Hadreas, aka , takes us inside the creative process behind his new record, Glory, produced by Blake Mills. During the conversation, Mike describes how he balances spontaneity with structure, the art of becoming a song detective, and why he writes...

Episode 284 - Perfume Genius

<a href="https://www.iamtomwalker.com/">Tom Walker</a> shares his songwriting story so far and the challenges of making his recent second album I AM. The popular singer-songwriter also reflects on the importance of striving to realise a creative vision, his time spent studying songwriting at university, and the influence of his music-loving father.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.iamtomwalker.com/"&gt;Tom Walker&lt;/a&gt; shares his songwriting story so far and the challenges of making his recent second album &lt;em&gt;I AM&lt;/em&gt;. The popular singer-songwriter also reflects on the importance of striving to realise a creative vision, his time spent studying songwriting at university, and the influence of his music-loving father.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

shares his songwriting story so far and the challenges of making his recent second album I AM. The popular singer-songwriter also reflects on the importance of striving to realise a creative vision, his time spent studying songwriting at university,...

Episode 283 - Tom Walker

<a href="https://www.inhaler.band/">Inhaler's</a> Elijah Hewson and Josh Jenkinson discuss the writing of their new record Open Wide and how the band collaborates creatively. Among other insights into their process, the Dublin-born musicians share their thoughts on the importance of finishing songs, working with producer Kid Harpoon, and why they're always thinking ‘hook, hook, hook’.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.inhaler.band/"&gt;Inhaler's&lt;/a&gt; Elijah Hewson and Josh Jenkinson discuss the writing of their new record &lt;em&gt;Open Wide&lt;/em&gt; and how the band collaborates creatively. Among other insights into their process, the Dublin-born musicians share their thoughts on the importance of finishing songs, working with producer Kid Harpoon, and why they're always thinking ‘hook, hook, hook’.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Elijah Hewson and Josh Jenkinson discuss the writing of their new record Open Wide and how the band collaborates creatively. Among other insights into their process, the Dublin-born musicians share their thoughts on the importance of finishing songs,...

Episode 282 - Inhaler

<a href="https://franzferdinand.com/">Franz Ferdinand's</a> Alex Kapranos and Julian Corrie talk about the writing of the band's sixth studio album The Human Fear and their creative process. During the conversation, the pair explore themes of fear and spontaneity in their work, not being too precious about ideas, and why songs are like friends.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://franzferdinand.com/"&gt;Franz Ferdinand's&lt;/a&gt; Alex Kapranos and Julian Corrie talk about the writing of the band's sixth studio album &lt;em&gt;The Human Fear&lt;/em&gt; and their creative process. During the conversation, the pair explore themes of fear and spontaneity in their work, not being too precious about ideas, and why songs are like friends.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alex Kapranos and Julian Corrie talk about the writing of the band's sixth studio album The Human Fear and their creative process. During the conversation, the pair explore themes of fear and spontaneity in their work, not being too precious about...

Episode 281 - Franz Ferdinand

<a href="https://www.bastillebastille.com/">Bastille</a>'s Dan Smith talks with Sodajerker about his new concept album, Ampersand. The conversation delves into the fascinating stories of historical figures and fictional characters that influenced his writing, as well as the personal connections that shape his music.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bastillebastille.com/"&gt;Bastille&lt;/a&gt;'s Dan Smith talks with Sodajerker about his new concept album, &lt;em&gt;Ampersand&lt;/em&gt;. The conversation delves into the fascinating stories of historical figures and fictional characters that influenced his writing, as well as the personal connections that shape his music.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

's Dan Smith talks with Sodajerker about his new concept album, Ampersand. The conversation delves into the fascinating stories of historical figures and fictional characters that influenced his writing, as well as the personal connections that shape...

Episode 280 - Dan Smith

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