Songwriters on Process Etta Friedman & Allegra Weingarten of Momma
May 14, 2023
52:43
"We don't write on lined paper. That's a big no-no." This episode with Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten of Momma goes deep. We dig into the whys of the writing process, not just the hows. We also discuss, for example, why mundane activities are never good for their creative process--a pretty unique answer among the songwriters I've interviewed. Most tell me that walking stimulates the writing process, but not these two: they use mundane activities like walking as a means to escape, not to create.
I LOVE this band. Love them. Their 2022 album Household Name was one of my favorites of 2022 and heck even 2023. I am a huge fan, so this conversation was a blast.