Singer, songwriter, producer Andrew Wyatt discusses his collaborations with artists like Dua Lipa, Charlie XCX, and Lorde, his upcoming solo album, songwriting process, and the challenges of early music career in NYC.
Andrew Wyatt has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Dua Lipa and Lorde.
Wyatt emphasizes the importance of managing stress for creativity and health.
Deep dives
Andrew Wyatt's Diversified Musical Career
Andrew Wyatt, known for being the frontman and lead songwriter of Mike Snow, a collaborator with artists like Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus, a Grammy and Academy Award-winning writer for 'A Star is Born,' and the upcoming release of his solo album 'Someday It Won't Feel Like Dying,' delves into his journey across various musical realms and collaborations, highlighting his diverse and successful career achievements.
Navigating Exhaustion and Stress in the Music Industry
Wyatt explores moments of exhaustion and stress from intense work, notably on the Barbie soundtrack where long hours and high pressure were part of the creation process. Reflecting on the impact of stress on physical and mental well-being, Wyatt shares personal experiences of understanding the importance of managing stress and its effects on creativity and health.
Inspiration and Solo Artistry
Delving into his solo album 'Someday It Won't Feel Like Dying,' Wyatt shares the emotional journey behind the music, including themes of heartbreak, solitude, and self-expression during a challenging period. Discussing the influence of the pandemic-induced isolation, Wyatt reveals how personal pain translated into creative energy, leading to the heartfelt songs on his upcoming solo release.
Musical Roots and Early Songwriting
Reflecting on his musical origins and early experiences with songwriting, Wyatt recalls his journey from learning the piano at a young age to developing a passion for melodies and compositions. Through anecdotes of childhood compositions and musical influences like Stevie Wonder, Wyatt shares insights into his creative process and the evolution of his songwriting skills from a young age to his current success in the music industry.
Episode 94 features an interview with singer, songwriter and producer Andrew Wyatt, whose voice and tunes you probably know from a few different contexts: In addition to being the frontman and lead songwriter for alt-pop band Miike Snow, Wyatt keeps incredibly busy collaborating as a writer and producer with artists like Dua Lipa, Charlie XCX, Caroline Polachek, Lorde, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and many others. The New York native is also a Grammy and Academy award-winning writer of movie music, notably for A Star Is Born, and the chart-topping soundtrack for Barbie, for which he co-wrote key tracks such as “I’m Just Ken.” AND, as if that wasn't enough, Wyatt is currently on the cusp of putting out his first solo album in a decade, Someday It Won’t Feel Like Dying. The album comes out this fall, but a couple of its singles are online here now Wyatt is also a pal of mine, and it was a pleasure to finally do the LSQ podcast with him!
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