The Nunnery is the songwriting project of looping vocalist Sarah Elstran. The Nunnery creates deep worlds with her voice, using a looping pedal to layer harmonies and percussion. Her performance is often accompanied by visual effects, manipulated live and projected by her husband, Erik Elstran.

Sarah told me about her songwriting process, the elements she conjures musically, thematically, and visually, and the months-long tour she was on when we met.

This episode features excerpts from "Fire Dove," the title track of her latest full length album, a live performance of "Space Hitchhikers" from Pony Rug, and "Under Mission," released as a single.

You can find The Nunnery's music and information about live performances at www.thenunnerymusic.com

Also check out Pony Rug, Sarah and Erik's live session music video channel, at www.ponyrugmusic.com/