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Song Exploder

Waxahatchee - Fire

Jul 29, 2020
Katie Crutchfield, singer and songwriter from Alabama, breaks down how she made the song 'Fire'. She discusses its inspiration, the collaborative process with her producer and band members, unexpected musical elements, and crafting a tormented yet warm vibe. The episode also includes a reading of the lyrics and announcements for a new show.
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Quick takeaways

  • Pushing through writer's block can lead to breakthroughs in creativity.
  • Collaboration with producer and band members is crucial for a successful creative process.

Deep dives

Overcoming writer's block

Katie Crutchfield from Waxahatchee discusses her experience with writer's block and how pushing through the difficult moments can lead to breakthroughs in creativity. Despite feeling a sense of quota and fearing she would never write another good song, she found that persevering and continuing to work on her music ultimately resulted in writing the song 'Fire.'

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