The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Podcast
1) Mumble and Peg: Songwriting Beyond Singing with Summer in the Attic
In this episode, Adam Kidd and Josh Gunnels, aka Summer in the Attic unpack their songwriting process, the role of voice, demos and production, and dive into the making of their track ‘Mumble and Peg’...Show More
2) An Album A Year for Four Years - Creating Sonic Worlds with First Born Sun
First Born Sun opens up about his preference for producing over performing and the discomfort of hearing his singing voice in recordings.
3) Love is an Amplifier: Abbie Cardwell on Turning Heartbreak into Self-Love
For anyone navigating creativity, heartbreak, or healing — this conversation is a reminder that the world needs you to do just what you love.
4) Lone Wolf: Songs Born of Place and the Significance of Time
WA artist Tanya Ransom speaks about songs born from remote places, slow seasons, and long creative journeys, and unpacks the making of her third album, The Significance of Time, and the powerful story...Show More
5) Slow Walking Back to Songwriting with Katie Harder
Katie Harder on writing her new album after a long break away from songwriting
6) From Writer’s Block to The Greatest of All Time with Findlay Napier
What happens when a seasoned songwriter rediscovers the joy of writing through play, not pressure? In this episode, we chat with Findlay Napier about overcoming writer’s block, co-writing breakthrough...Show More
7) Win the Day - Turning Tiny Victories into Timeless Songs with Donna Lynn Caskey
Donna Lynn Caskey blends banjo-driven folk with a no-frills songwriting process to capture what’s real.
8) Life Insurance, Goldilocks & Indie Rock: The Imaginative World of Songwriter Joel Riley
Joel Riley never planned on making an album, until writing one song a week turned into over 100. In this episode, he shares how consistency, play, feedback and embracing limitations shaped his debut r...Show More
9) Cephalopods, Songwriting, and the Beauty in the Mess: A Conversation with Elana Stone
Elana Stone talks about the joyful chaos of a creative life. From writing songs between baby naps to performing with Missy Higgins, she shares how staying true to herself has shaped her artistry over ...Show More
10) Under the Streetlights: Andrew McCrorie-Shand on Writing from Image, Emotion and Imagination
From composing hit TV themes to crafting gentle, reflective solo songs, Andy McCrorie-Shand shares how his creative process is grounded in imagination and storytelling. A process that shines through i...Show More