Sodajerker On Songwriting Episode 309 - Glass Animals (Live)
Jan 11, 2026
Dave Bayley, the creative powerhouse behind Glass Animals, shares his journey from teenage songwriter to chart-topping artist. He reveals the magic of late-night inspiration and the importance of vulnerability in pop music. Bayley discusses his unique methods, like capturing fleeting ideas with voice memos and the thrill of sudden creative breakthroughs. He emphasizes the role of collaboration and how embracing imperfections leads to unforgettable sound. With insights on songwriting, he encourages exploring everyday details to spark lyrical brilliance.
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Writing As Personal Expression
- Songwriting lets Dave Bayley express things he cannot say directly to others or even to himself.
- It functions like painting: an abstract way to release and shape inner experience.
Record Nighttime Ideas Immediately
- Capture ideas immediately with a voice memo or quick recording when they come in the night or early morning.
- Use those sketches later as starting points for sessions rather than relying on memory.
The Hypnagogic Advantage
- Ideas from the half-asleep 'hinterland' arrive because mental guards are down and associative thinking opens up.
- Carving out phone-free morning time helps extend that vulnerable creative state.
