Maria shares an intimate look at an evolving creative process, highlighting a shift toward letting ideas unfold naturally. The episode also explores composing soundtrack music, including for the hit TV show Kontrola, and the inspiration behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songwriter and all-round legend Max Blansjaar reflects on the making of his debut album False Comforts and shares a glimpse into what he’s working on next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Christian is a songwriter best known for his work with bands Smilex and The Prohibition Smokers' Club, as well as his solo projects. He’s also the founder of independent record label Quickfix, championing unique and uncompromising music.If you’d like to suggest a guest for the podcast, feel free to reach out via our Instagram: @the_creative_times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric has worked in a range of creative roles with artists such as Death Cab for Cutie, Brian Fallon, Darlingside, and Honeyblood. He also contributed to a special project with Philip Glass and filmmaker Godfrey Reggio, in addition to writing, touring, and producing with Augustines.If you’d like to suggest a guest for the podcast, feel free to reach out via our Instagram: @the_creative_times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max is a fantastic songwriter, with his smash banger of a 2023 self-titled album, and also has played bass and worked with the likes of Mika, Roots Manuva, Groove Armada and Lily Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I caught up with Mike Monaghan, drummer, photographer and creative mind about playing drums for Gaz Coombes, Willie J Healey, Young Knives, LYR, and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miles Myerscough-Harris As creative director of the Whispering Bob Broadcasting Company, Miles has filmed and recorded over 300 intimate live sessions over the UK and the US, including performances from Jason Isbell, Margo Price and Beth Nielsen Chapman. Miles talks about the filming of these special Under the Apple Tree sessions, many of which take place in an old shipping container turned studio and about his transatlantic Country connections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oli Steadman (Count Drachma / Stornoway). Oli talks about the start of Stornoway, signing a record deal and the Stornoway Farewell Tour. He also goes into depth about his songwriting process and how he’s taken influence from Zulu lullabies, Zulu war songs and maskandi guitar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew is an exceptional songwriter based in Nashville who has just released his third album titled “Canyons of My Mind”. On the podcast we talked about sax solos, dystopic futures, making a living from songwriting, electronic music, moving to Nashville, and playing Country to Country at The O2 in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Barker Emily Barker is an award-winning songwriter who is releasing her brand new single “Sister Goodbye” (which you can hear on this very podcast!) on 10th February. On the podcast we talked about Emily’s many projects (The Low Country, Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo, Applewood Road, Vena Portae), the recording of her new soul inspired album at Sam Phillips Recording Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, playing with Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls at the London Olympics Opening Ceremony, and writing and performing the theme to BBC TV’s Wallander. Don’t miss Emily Barker live at Kings Place, near Kings Cross, London on 16th February: http://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/music/emily-barker-with-support-from-pete-roe#.WJmpmVNkiUk http://www.emilybarker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.