Side A | Track 7 - Does environment actually shape your creativity—or are we all just blaming our writer’s block on the lack of a musical blue couch?

We start by kicking it AROUND THE COUCH with major updates: Carter’s apartment flooded? Ryan’s song hit the Discover Weekly algorithm jackpot? Will is living out our podcast’s advice and starting an open mic in his town? Hear these updates and more from our recent Brand, Creation, and Consumption highlights.

Then, we go BEHIND THE GRIND: Is there really a “perfect” songwriting spot? Ryan & Will discuss the importance of having both a dedicated space and opportunities to get away and write in new places. We give examples of setting affecting the tone and quality of songs, positively and negatively. Plus, how has technology changed songwriting? Is the ability to write on the move an advantage, or has it ultimately been detrimental to artists?

Capping off the episode with some fun and humor, we play a BLIND RANKING GAME: Ryan & Will must rank the best places to write a song without knowing which one comes next. Spoiler: Ryan’s last place pick is a slap in the face, and Will ends up with a stinky #1…

🎧 Tune in for a peak behind the curtain of life as an independent musician.

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