Songwriters on Process Meg Duffy (Hand Habits)
Aug 21, 2025
Meg Duffy, the talented musician behind Hand Habits and creator of the album Blue Reminder, shares her unique approach to songwriting. She highlights how inspiration can strike in unexpected moments, even during mundane tasks like oil changes. Duffy emphasizes 'summoning' creativity, balancing routine with spontaneity, and reveals the emotional challenges of songwriting. With anecdotes about her life below fellow artist Kyle Thomas, this conversation offers insight into the quirks that drive her artistic process.
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Respect Your Writing Rhythm
- Do not force daily songwriting if your mood doesn't align; write only when the mood strikes.
- Allow long breaks and return when you feel ready to be present with your songs.
Use Challenges Sparingly
- Use constraints like a song-a-day challenge to summon productivity, but beware burnout.
- Treat jotting seeds or brief ideas as valid writing when full songs feel unmanageable.
Lyrics From An Oil Change
- Meg wrote a lyric seed while getting an oil change: "I just want to be included."
- They use tiny, corny moments as seeds for songs.
