In this episode of DeadWax, Jack and Ryan sit down with Sean Watkins, renowned singer-songwriter and one-third of the Grammy-winning band Nickel Creek. They dive deep into the intricacies of songwriting and music production and spend some time zooming in on Nickel Creek's "Somebody More Like You". They explore Sean's journey as a solo artist and where he draws inspiration from for his creative projects, while also touching on his collaborations with iconic musicians like Matt Chamberlain. The conversation is full of personal anecdotes, including an insightful discussion about the emotional weight of unfinished songs and the artistry that comes from spontaneous moments in music creation. In the Patreon extended episode, Sean also shares all about Gillian Welch and her song “The Way It Will Be”. Thanks for listening!
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman
Guest: Sean Watkins
Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman
Production Manager: Rachel McGowan
Audio: Jack Light
Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker