Its hard to write something that's truly contemporary.  It takes time to reflect on a thing from a position that isn't just reactionary and have a perspective that's worth sharing.  "Afghanistan" tries to split the difference - it's a song written quickly and instinctively while watching the fall of Kabul on CNN, but recorded with more intent.

In this episode we discuss:

• Writing songs that are equal parts music, storytelling, and journalism
• Using formant filters (Little Alterboy for the win!)
• The deceptive simplicity of true belief