What happens when becoming the artist you were meant to be requires letting go of everything you thought you knew?

French composer and pianist Charmey (Marc Charmet) joins Inside the Creative Mind for a conversation about music, creative freedom, and finding your authentic voice later in life.

Charmey shares how his classical training in Paris shaped him, why he didn’t feel he truly began creating his own music until around age 50, and what happened when he stopped allowing technical knowledge and traditional rules to dictate his creativity.

We explore how emotion, atmosphere, silence, memory, and the cities of Paris and Budapest find their way into his intimate compositions. Charmey also opens up about performing across Europe, creating music without telling the listener what to feel, and the freedom he finds when sitting down at the piano.

And for anyone who has ever wondered if they waited too long to pursue the work they were meant to create, Charmey offers a powerful reminder:

Your creative voice doesn’t have an expiration date.

Join us for a thoughtful and inspiring journey inside the creative mind of Charmey.

Singer songwriter Minni Verse describes her sound as “country, but louder,” but there is much more behind the music than genre.

In this episode of Inside the Creative Mind, Minni joins Brian Jones to talk about discovering songwriting at a young age, her background in vocal training, her time in the Marine Corps, and the journey that eventually led her to begin releasing her own music.

Minni opens up about turning real life experiences into songs, finding strength through vulnerability, navigating life as an independent artist, and creating music that carries genuine meaning. We also dive into songs including “Little Girl,” “Good N Bad,” “One Sunrise at a Time,” “Even Kings Die,” “Love That Breathes,” “Say It Again,” and her newest release, “Can’t Wait.”

It is a conversation about creativity, resilience, self discovery, and learning to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start living.

Meet Minni Verse and discover the creative mind behind the music.

(Clean Version) Brian Jones welcomes Brian Viglione and Veronica Swift of DAME to Inside the Creative Mind for a conversation that officially earns the podcast its very first Explicit rating. And with a song called “F$%@#!" Mess,” it really could not have happened any other way.

Brian and Veronica take us inside the world of DAME, from the unlikely creative connection that first brought them together to building a band that blends rock, jazz, musical theater, classical music, folk, blues, and cabaret into something entirely its own.

They discuss the mythology behind DAME, the creative process that allows their songs to move from intimate moments to explosive rock, and the themes of identity, resistance, and individuality running through songs like “Wrong Place, Wrong Time,” “Get Tough,” and “F*&$^! Mess.”

Veronica opens up about stepping beyond the jazz world and embracing her identity as a rock front woman, while Brian reflects on what his experiences with The Dresden Dolls, Violent Femmes, Nine Inch Nails, and other projects have taught him about collaboration and creativity.

It is a funny, thoughtful, and wide ranging conversation about musical freedom, creative evolution, artistic partnership, and what happens when two fearless artists decide they no longer need to fit neatly into anybody else’s box.

Brian Jones welcomes Brian Viglione and Veronica Swift of DAME to Inside the Creative Mind for a conversation that officially earns the podcast its very first Explicit rating. And with a song called “Fucking Mess,” it really could not have happened any other way.

Brian and Veronica take us inside the world of DAME, from the unlikely creative connection that first brought them together to building a band that blends rock, jazz, musical theater, classical music, folk, blues, and cabaret into something entirely its own.

They discuss the mythology behind DAME, the creative process that allows their songs to move from intimate moments to explosive rock, and the themes of identity, resistance, and individuality running through songs like “Wrong Place, Wrong Time,” “Get Tough,” and “Fucking Mess.”

Veronica opens up about stepping beyond the jazz world and embracing her identity as a rock front woman, while Brian reflects on what his experiences with The Dresden Dolls, Violent Femmes, Nine Inch Nails, and other projects have taught him about collaboration and creativity.

It is a funny, thoughtful, and wide ranging conversation about musical freedom, creative evolution, artistic partnership, and what happens when two fearless artists decide they no longer need to fit neatly into anybody else’s box.

What happens when rock music, ballet, kickboxing, and a fearless creative spirit collide?

On this episode of Inside the Creative Mind, Brian Jones sits down with independent rock artist Dani Hagan for a conversation about the experiences that have shaped both her music and the person behind it.

Dani shares the story of finding her voice as an artist, the emotion and honesty behind her songwriting, and the creative process that brought her newest single, Blackout, to life. She also opens up about experiencing music through color, how her background in ballet has influenced her as a performer, and why kickboxing has become another important part of her life.

From discipline and creativity to performing live, connecting with fans, and looking toward the next chapter of her career, this conversation reveals just how many different worlds can come together to shape one artist.

The artist. The athlete. The person. Meet Dani Hagan.

Today on Inside the Creative Mind Podcast, we sit down with acoustic storyteller, singer songwriter, recording artist, and visual artist Tanner Hunt. Tanner shares how she found her authentic country and folk sound, the personal experiences that inspire her songwriting, and the creative process behind bringing a song from an idea to a finished recording.

We also explore her 2026 single It Don’t Work Like That, her new EP Fresh Paint & Old Strings, and the meaning behind this exciting new chapter in her musical journey. Tanner opens up about connecting with listeners, balancing life as an artist and content creator, expressing herself through drawing and painting, and what she hopes to accomplish next.

Laucean shares the journey from launching a solo studio project in 2024 to creating the debut album Ces êtres oubliés, translated as These Forgotten Beings. We also discuss the latest EP, Jusqu’à ton dernier souffle, translated as Until Your Last Breath, and how its four songs explore grief, compassion, loss, and our connection with animals and nature.

Beyond music, Laucean discusses a passion for ocean conservation, marine animals, animal rights, and environmental preservation. We also explore the decision to write lyrics in French, plans to transform Laucean into a full live band, upcoming performances, and the creative direction of a second album.

Tune in as we peel back the layers and go Inside the Creative Mind of Laucean.

Topics include Laucean, progressive melodic metal, atmospheric metal, shoegaze, French metal, ocean conservation, animal rights, environmental preservation, independent artists, and emotional songwriting.

On today's episode of Inside The Creative Mind Podcast, we welcome gothic symphonic dark metal artist Gabriëlle Driessen for a fascinating conversation about music, creativity, and the power of storytelling. Gabriëlle shares her journey into the gothic and symphonic metal world, discussing the inspirations behind her dark, atmospheric sound and the themes of love, death, longing, and emotion that weave through her music. We also dive into her artistic identity and the creative influences that helped shape her unique musical voice.

We explore the stories behind her haunting singles Eternal Reverie and Deathly Waltz, her songwriting process, and how she balances elegance, heaviness, and cinematic atmosphere in her work. Gabriëlle also reflects on the connection she has with her listeners, the emotional experiences she hopes her music creates, and what the future holds for her evolving artistic vision. This is an insightful and inspiring conversation you won't want to miss.