Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond S.G. Goodman
Nov 18, 2025
S.G. Goodman, an Americana singer-songwriter from Hickman, Kentucky, explores her roots and storytelling in music. She shares how her family’s farming traditions and Southern upbringing shape her songwriting. The conversation touches on the influence of her mentors, the themes of love and reconciliation in her new album, Planting by the Signs, and her process of co-producing the record. Goodman also performs her song "I'm In Love," showcasing her emotive style. This deeply personal discussion highlights the connection between tradition and modern Americana.
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Moon Farming As Living Tradition
- Planting by the signs links moon cycles to farming and family traditions in S.G. Goodman's community.
- She traces the belief to ancestral practices passed through the Appalachian region.
Becoming The Family Storyteller
- S.G. Goodman felt a responsibility to be the family's storyteller for younger nieces and nephews.
- She wanted her songs to preserve history beyond ordinary heartbreak themes.
Stories Stored In Sound And Skin
- Goodman intentionally included field recordings and tattoo imagery to show how stories are stored in objects and bodies.
- She presents storytelling as multi-modal: spoken, visual, and recorded forms.