After a nine-week break, we’re finally back!

In this episode we share what it was like meeting Amy Shark at her exclusive Soft Pop album listening event in Sydney, what surprised us most about the experience, and why it reignited our own creativity.

As musicians (and music lovers), we dive into Amy’s songwriting process, why she chose to leave drums off the entire album, the clever musical decisions that give Soft Pop such a unique identity, and the imposter syndrome that even artists experience.

We also chat about:

* Why we’ve been away from the podcast

* Creative burnout and getting inspired again

* Why Australian artists deserve more recognition

* Kate’s perspective as a drummer and songwriter

* Lauren’s thoughts as the partner of a musician

* What it was really like meeting Amy Shark

* The importance of finding your own creative voice

Whether you’re a musician, creative, or simply love hearing the stories behind the music, we hope this episode inspires you to create something you’ve been putting off.

Have you listened to Soft Pop yet? We’d love to know your favourite track.

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