About this episode
Dermot Kennedy discusses his third studio album and the personal journey behind his music.
Dermot Kennedy joins Spout to talk about the making of his third studio album, The Weight of the Woods, and the emotional headspace of releasing music that feels both deeply personal and fully lived in. He opens up about why “Funeral” became the lead single, how “Refuge” became one of the album’s most vulnerable songs, and why this project feels like the purest blend of who he was before fame and everything he’s learned since. He also gets into writing in Nashville with Gabe Simon, embracing imperfection in the studio, hearing Taylor Swift praise his songwriting, performing with Zach Bryan, wanting to collaborate with J. Cole, and how fatherhood has added a new perspective to his life. From singing on the streets of Dublin to selling out stadiums in Ireland, Dermot reflects on the quiet confidence that kept him going and the creative values that matter most now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Spout Podcast
Guest: Dermot Kennedy
Topics covered
- music production
- songwriting
- personal experiences
- collaboration
- emotional storytelling
Keywords
- Dermot Kennedy
- The Weight of the Woods
- songwriting
- Nashville
- fatherhood
- music industry
- collaboration
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Weight of the Woods, Funeral, Refuge
Places: Dublin, Ireland
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