Music Person: Kevin Morby
About this episode
Kevin Morby discusses his life, music, and cultural experiences with host Dylan.
This episode originally aired on May 20, 2026. Subscribe to Music Person. Kevin Morby from Los Angeles, CA and Kansas City, MO. Kevin and Dylan discuss butterflies, his return to Los Angeles, the nuances between Kansas and Missouri culture, his life with partner and fellow songwriter Katie Crutchfield, a canon of indie musicians who play the long game, examining your own mythos, Elvis, and tennis. + Kevin gives a letter of recommendation. ++ Kevin asks the Magic 8 Ball on Dylan’s coffee table some questions. Artists we mentioned: David Berman/Silver Jews/Purple Mountains, Hand Habits, Woods, Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Joan Baez, The National, Taylor Swift, Waxahatchee, the Babies, Geese, Elvis Presely. Find more illuminating podcasts on the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit talkhouse.com to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter (X), Threads, and Facebook.
People in this episode
Host: Dylan
Guest: Kevin Morby
Topics covered
- music
- indie musicians
- cultural nuances
- personal life
- recommendations
- interviews
Keywords
- Kevin Morby
- indie music
- Los Angeles
- Kansas City
- cultural discussion
- music recommendations
- Magic 8 Ball
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Silver Jews, Purple Mountains, Hand Habits, Woods, The National, Waxahatchee, the Babies, Geese
Places: Los Angeles, CA, Kansas City, MO
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