Fuegostine's Music Club
Fuegostine’s Music Club is a music discovery podcast built around honest conversations with artists about the moments that shaped them. Host Matt Firestine (Fuegostine) sits down with emerging and established musicians to talk about creativity, failure, mental health, and the winding road behind the songs we love. More than interviews, these are stories about finding your voice, staying true to it, and the music that connects us along the way.
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Emily James: The Heart of Songwriting, Storytelling, and “Under the Influence” | Fuegostine's Music Club
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In this episode, singer-songwriter Emily James joins me for a deep dive into her creative journey — from growing up singing Wicked in her family’s kitchen to writing her first songs at ten years old. She shares how living in Nashville, LA, London, and New York shaped her sound, why authenticity anchors every track she writes, and the inspiration behind her new single “Under the Influence,” the second release from her upcoming Summer Nostalgia EP.
We also talk about the healing nature of songwriting, the emotional mix of release day, her experience with social media as an artist, and the evolving meaning of her songs over time. Emily opens up about fan favorites like Song for Brian, what she’s most proud of creatively, and what’s coming next — including her tour with Donovan Woods and new music arriving soon.
Listen for:
• The story behind “Under the Influence”
• How different cities shaped her songwriting
• Navigating authenticity online
• Why vulnerability burnout is real for artists
• Her dream collab and dream venue
• What to expect from the Summer Nostalgia EP
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