Valerie June on Joy as a Form of Resistance
From Time Sensitive by The Slowdown
May 13, 2026 · 1h 18m · Season 13 · Episode 152
About this episode
Valerie June discusses the transformative power of music and the importance of gradual progress in creativity.
On Ep. 152 of our Time Sensitive podcast, the singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and poet Valerie June discusses songs as vessels capable of transporting us to once-in-a-lifetime moments, music-making as a mystical act, and the value of prioritizing gradual progress over instant results.
People in this episode
Guest: Valerie June
Topics covered
- music
- creativity
- resistance
- progress
- artistry
Keywords
- Valerie June
- music-making
- joy
- resistance
- songs
- art
- progress
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