With his new album The Fray, musician John Smith believes he's created his most honest work - and it came out of necessity. Not unlike other performers, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist found himself grounded by the pandemic but also dealing with unrelated family health matters. Here on Music Journeys, Smith shares how turning to music helped him accept life's challenges. Smith takes part in the Fast Five and also paints us a picture of Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios, where he recorded his new songs. Please consider downloading the NPR One app and make WCBE your station. You can subcribe and receive updates to many of WCBE's Podcast Experience shows through NPR One, including Music Journeys. Thanks for listening.