EARS: Everyday Artists. Real Songs.
A song you’ve never heard by an artist you don’t know, followed by a conversation with the songwriter. We explore the stories, process, honesty, and little mysteries behind original songs.
Do you have a song we should talk about? If you've got any thoughts, ideas, comments, or just want to say hi, holler at EverydayArtistsRealSongs@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you!
Episodes
7 episodes
Home in a Minute by Carl Rubino
Whether it's a new instrument, a new genre, or a new challenge, Carl Rubino is always creating. In this episode, we talk about inpsiration, change, and the joy in exploring something new.
Secrets by Macyn Opella
Inspired by nature, guided by emotion, and driven by the simple urge to share, Macyn and I explore what brings a song to life, from the spark of ideas to the courage to perform. We talk about creativity, how it begins, how it evolves, and how y...
Getting Caught in Snow by Joe Foy
Joe's banger about his hometown, Watertown, NY, demonstrates how a certain kind of energy manages to both hide and reveal deeper feelings. This episode is all about that kind of contrast; how music theory knowledge can both sharpen and st...
Here to Stay by Rosemary Philips
Rosemary’s song about her father walks that fine line between deeply personal and universally relatable. In this episode, we talk about what inspires us to write a song, and what can hold us back.
Frozen by Jillian Matundan
Jillian took an image of koi trapped in ice and turned it into a song about how feeling stuck has ripple effects on yourself and those around you. She also tells how her own musical life was frozen for a while, and how, when things finally thaw...
Truckstop In My Head by Zoë Pete Ford
Having a brain is exhausting, and Zoë wrote a song about it. In this episode, she shares where the idea came from and how it evolved into something that feels true—even if it isn’t strictly factual. We talk about the weight of overthinking and ...
