Sufjan Stevens

Featuring Katy Kirby, Daneshevskaya, Olivia Rodrigo, Sufjan Stevens, Katie Von Schleicher, and Marina Herlop. The hosts discuss their departure from the show and musical recommendations. They spotlight an artist with a great ear for melody and talk about family relationships. They analyze Olivia Rodrigo's pop sound with humor and self-loathing. They express enthusiasm for her collaboration with Sufjan Stevens. They listen to Sufiont Stevens' new song about longing. Exploring the significance of voice in revealing identity and embracing one's own voice.

Sufjan Stevens, a renowned singer-songwriter known for his deeply personal album 'Carrie & Lowell', reflects on the 10th anniversary of this haunting work. He shares his complex emotions surrounding grief and memory, revealing how art helped him navigate loss. The conversation touches on the transformative power of music and its ability to celebrate life despite sorrow. Stevens also explores the evolving nature of his relationship with music and the profound themes that connect personal experiences to broader human emotions.

On this episode, the hosts delve into the mysterious release of Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist's 'Voir Dire' album. They praise Sufjan Stevens' new album for its beauty and discuss the breakup themes and artist's health condition. They also highlight the unique voice and ghostly bluesy feel of Jolie Holland's new album and mention other notable releases in a lightning round.