Jeff Tweedy is probably my favorite songwriter (he and Todd Snider flip flop around, depending who I'm listening to at the time) - and I also love how he pointedly dismisses a lot of the mysticism around songwriting and creativity. 

I really enjoyed this small but powerful book. You can check out my full review in Performer mag here:

BOOK REVIEW: Jeff Tweedy ‘How to Write One Song’

Bartees Strange released two records in 2020 that are just ridiculously good - an EP of The National re-imaginings, as well as his full length debut, Live Forever. 

When I saw he'd posted on Twitter that he was hoping to be interviewed about gear and his sound, I took a shot at requesting one through Performer Magazine. I really enjoyed the conversation and his perspective on life and music. 

Check out the interview here: 

Bartees Strange on Making Music He Wants to Hear (and Letting Go of the Rest)