The Incidental Songwriter
Conversations and music from both veteran and up and coming songwriters as they navigate their way through the murky waters of today's DIY music business.
Episodes
11 episodes
Ep 11 - Ryan Egan
Ryan Egan is an American songwriter living and making music in Paris. He released a series of EPs and singles when living in NYC, and is now poised to release his first album due in April. Ryan talks about breaking into the Paris music scene, a...
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Episode 10 - Tyler Meacham
Tyler Meacham is a talented songwriter from my hometown, Richmond, VA. I had the chance to talk with her recently about her experiences from performing at open mics around town to putting a band together and touring, and of course, about songwr...
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Episode 9 - Mike Herz
In this episode, award winning New Jersey singer/songwriter, Mike Herz, talks about his journey as an independent artist in today's music landscape. Five songs are featured in the episode including the first single from his new band, Part-...
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58:40
Episode 8 - Carlin Tripp
This episode features music from and conversation with Rhode Island songwriter Carlin Tripp. Carlin talks about collaborating with a west coast producer and making music remotely during the pandemic, and about his experiences writing and perfor...
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54:45
Episode 7 - Billy Shaddox
This episode features conversation and music from Colorado songwriter, Billy Shaddox. Shaddox discusses his latest album, The Heartbeat Retreat, making records at home, and finding the joy in making music simply for the love of making music.
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Episode 6 - Kim Moberg
Award winning songwriter, Kim Moberg, talks about overcoming severe stage fright, breaking into the open mic and folk scene, and about the importance of building relationships as a DIY artist."They say that music cures all ills and ...
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Episode 5 - Grant Lee Phillips
Grant Lee Phillips has been writing and releasing critically acclaimed records since the early 1990s. His band, Grant Lee Buffalo, released four albums and toured extensively around the world before disbanding at the end of the decade. In 1995,...
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Episode 4 - Salim Nourallah
Dallas songwriter and producer, Salim Nourallah, talks about the writing process, co-writing with Rhett Miller, performing as a solo artist, and his work as a producer.Songs features in this episode:Misanthrope1978Jesus of S...
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57:00
Episode 3 - Karen Jonas
The Fredericksburg, Virginia country artist talks about her latest album, songwriting, touring, and how she manages a full time career in music with four young children.
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