Beabadoobee, an award-winning singer-songwriter from England, shares insights about her third album, 'This Is How Tomorrow Moves,' which topped the UK charts. She reflects on the loneliness of touring and how homesickness fueled her creativity. The conversation dives into the personal stories behind her song 'Coming Home,' emphasizing emotional themes of longing and connection. Beabadoobee discusses the influence of natural sounds in her music and the importance of being present in relationships, showcasing the depth of her songwriting journey.
Beabadoobee's song 'Coming Home' reflects on emotional vulnerability, showcasing how everyday experiences can evoke profound feelings of longing and homesickness.
The collaboration with Jacob Bugden and producer Rick Rubin emphasizes the importance of simplicity and authenticity in music, allowing raw emotions to resonate with listeners.
Deep dives
The Emotion Behind 'Coming Home'
The song 'Coming Home' captures the deep sense of longing and homesickness that arises during a tour. The artist reflects on feeling lonely in a hotel room while missing her boyfriend, which inspired her to pick up the guitar. She intricately connects mundane experiences, like taking out the trash, to profound emotional states, illustrating how everyday life can evoke strong feelings. This approach to songwriting emphasizes the beauty of vulnerability and the authenticity of personal experiences.
Collaborative Music Creation
The collaboration between the artist and her bandmate, Jacob Bugden, plays a crucial role in bringing the song to life. After making a demo in a studio with open doors that let in natural sounds, they decided to keep those organic elements to enhance the track's emotional resonance. An innovative idea from Jacob involved using unconventional drumming techniques, contributing to the song's unique sound. This experimentation highlights how collaboration can lead to unexpected and delightful musical discoveries.
Finding Perfection in Imperfection
The artist embraces imperfection throughout her creative process, emphasizing that music should reflect real-life experiences. She discusses the importance of retaining mistakes within the song, which adds authenticity to the lyrics that convey everyday struggles and emotions. The production, guided by renowned producer Rick Rubin, focuses on simplicity to keep the songwriting and its meaning at the forefront. This philosophy champions the idea that the rawness of art can resonate more deeply with listeners than polished perfection.
Beabadoobee is an award-winning singer and songwriter from England who’s been releasing music since 2017. Her third album is called This Is How Tomorrow Moves. It came out in August 2024 and went to #1 on the UK charts. She made the album with her bandmate Jacob Bugden and with producer Rick Rubin at his studio, Shangri-La, in Malibu. And for this episode, I talked to Bea about a song from that album called “Coming Home.”