Balancing listener expectation with artistic growth is a challenge for musicians, but embracing discomfort and taking risks is an integral part of the creative process, according to the speaker. While it is important to honor their past work, pushing boundaries is necessary to continue to evolve as an artist.
The speaker found themselves once again as they started writing their second album. Exploring their emotions, the writing process was cathartic but maintained a hopeful tone throughout.
In this conversation, the host speaks with the guest about the process of making an album, including how many songs are written and produced, and how many make the final cut for the album.
This segment describes the songwriting process, which involves writing one to three songs per day, selecting the best ones to form a band, and finishing every idea, resulting in hundreds of completed songs, even if they are not finished.
The speaker shares their experience of working on a comic book and finding joy in moments of darkness and hardship. They draw inspiration from the symbolism of the moon and the bravery of the goddess Artemis who brings light to darkness.