Episode 135 - Writing an Album with a Theme with Laura Mustard and Her Pup Stella

As songwriters, a primary goal is to tell our stories authentically and creatively. One way we do this is by sharing albums centering themes rooted in our emotions and experiences. I’m delighted to welcome Laura Mustard back to the show to chat about writing an album with a theme and overarching story. Also, Laura’s adorable pup, Stella, makes an appearance.
The quote for this episode is by Pablo Picasso: “If there were only one truth, you couldn’t paint a hundred canvases on the same theme.” During our conversation, Laura and I talk about universal themes being approached from different angles, personal experiences shaping perspectives, themes we gravitate toward as listeners, themes resonating over time, focusing on themes in our music, taking a thematic approach during the songwriting process, writing an album with a theme, being intentional with the writing process, including several lyrical themes that tie into the album’s main theme, organizing the tracklist in a way that tells an overarching story, the themes and overarching stories of our upcoming albums, comparing themes in our earlier projects and new albums, life experiences shaping what we write about, writing songs fueled by deep emotions, and much more. Laura also shares details about her single, “Promise Me.” I loved having Laura back on the show for such a unique chat. I hope it gives you a fascinating glimpse into writing albums with themes.
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