About this episode
Hozier discusses his love for vinyl and its impact on his music, alongside insights from Courtney Marie Andrews and Taylor Goldsmith.
This is an encore presentation of a previous episode. --- Global superstar Hozier ("Take Me To Church," "Too Sweet") discusses his appreciation for analog experiences, and some personal anecdotes on how records by Howlin' Wolf, D'Angelo and more -- specifically on vinyl -- have influenced his own creative output. Plus, singer/songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews and Dawes lead vocalist/guitarist Taylor Goldsmith share their thoughts about the importance of wax in a digital world. These conversations were recorded backstage at the 2018 edition of the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival in Franklin, TN.
People in this episode
Host: Jim Hanke
Guests: Hozier, Courtney Marie Andrews, Taylor Goldsmith
Topics covered
- analog experiences
- vinyl records
- music influence
- artist interviews
- cultural festivals
Keywords
- Hozier
- vinyl
- music festival
- analog
- record influence
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Take Me To Church, Too Sweet, Howlin' Wolf, D'Angelo
Places: Franklin, TN
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