What happens when an Irish songwriter living in Milan and a Colorado multi-instrumentalist form a band—without ever being in the same room? Meet Sun Way Street, the cross-continental duo of Steven Eli and Leor Manelis, whose prolific output defies geography.

Their newly released album Ghost Town continues their introspective journey through heartbreak, healing, and hope. In this conversation, we talk about their creative process across oceans, “lo-fi on expensive gear”, what it means to stay true to the song, and much more.