Maisy Owen on Melancholy, Dreams, and Dark Folk: Dark On a Sunny Day | Just Keep Talking w/ Brother Love

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Host Brother Love welcomes Nashville singer-songwriter Maisy Owen to the Just Keep Talking podcast to explore how storytelling, mental health, and deep feeling shape creativity. Maisy shares her path from learning guitar in eighth grade to writing her own songs, making her debut record Dark On a Sunny Day with producer Robin Eaton, and signing with Tompkins Square Records. They talk about her love of melancholic music, classical influences, playing viola, journaling and dream-logging for lyrics, and how intense sadness can also hold joy. Maisy discusses quitting drinking and weed, navigating worry and follow-through, and touring goals, including a UK run with a BBC appearance, upcoming shows, and an official AmericanaFest showcase. She also announces a September 4 single, her Townes Van Zandt cover “Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel,” and a self-produced EP featuring her sister’s harmonies.

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00:00 Why Stories Matter

01:46 Welcome and Sponsor Shoutout

02:12 Meet Maisy Owen

03:42 Nashville Roots and Family

04:26 Starting Songwriting

05:24 Making the Debut Album

05:37 Label Deal and Press

07:34 Studio Breakthrough Moments

11:01 Viola and Classical Influence

14:23 Melancholy and Emotional Music

18:10 Defining Melancholy

19:06 Writing Process and Dream Journal

20:38 Nightmares and Money Worries

21:46 First UK Tour and BBC

23:01 Album Ending and Listener Impact

23:37 Song Meaning Origins

25:27 Worry And Coping

26:23 Sensitive Childhood

26:58 Finding Nashville Niche

28:25 Maisy Style And Covers

30:01 Goals Beyond Fame

31:25 Staying Grounded

33:57 Tour And New EP

36:53 Dates And AmericanaFest

39:44 Speed Round Fun

42:03 Wrap Up And Support

Ava Swan on Community, Mental Health & Creativity | Just Keep Talking with Brother Love

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Brother Love welcomes Montana-raised, Nashville-based indie pop/alt Americana artist Ava Swan to discuss storytelling, mental health, creativity, and community. Ava recounts building “Ava Swan’s Choir of Angels” at Third & Lindsley after competing in Lightning 100’s Music City Mayhem, inviting 15 songwriter friends to create a collaborative, non-transactional night. They talk about Nashville’s relationship-first culture, making her album Sun Safari with producer Christian Diaz, funding it via a $15,000 Kickstarter, and the contrasting studio experiences of songs like “Looking Into the Sun” and “Bad TV.” Ava opens up about therapy, recovery through Adult Children of Alcoholics, comparison, service, meditation, and morning pages, breaks down songs including “I Really Hurt Myself,” “Sensitive Guy,” and “Future Tripping,” shares her red aesthetic branding, and previews a collaborative recording trip to Brazil with Diaz.

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00:00 Podcast Mission

01:22 Meet Brother Love

01:46 Introducing Ava Swan

02:23 Choir of Angels Night

03:57 Community Over Competition

10:48 Moving to Nashville

15:42 Sun Safari Era

17:54 Making the Record

22:05 I Really Hurt Myself

25:12 Creative Flow Power

26:44 Sensitive Guy Talk

28:32 Future Tripping Mindset

30:04 Naming Future Anxiety

30:56 Defining Real Success

31:46 Playlisting Versus Art

33:21 Community Over Metrics

35:15 Branding In Red

37:03 Mental Health Tool Belt

41:25 Service Beats Comparison

44:21 Big Heart Lyrics

46:17 Brazil Collaboration Next

47:56 Speed Round Questions

51:07 Where To Find Ava

52:11 Final Thanks And Outro

Kyndle Wylde on Soul, Mental Health, and Finding Your Voice | Just Keep Talking w/ Brother Love

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Brother Love welcomes Nashville-based soul/Americana rock artist Kyndle Wylde to the Just Keep Talking podcast for an honest, funny conversation about community, creativity, and mental health. Kyndle explains how Nashville Basement Stage supports independent artists, reflects on her Memphis roots singing in churches, and describes finding her artistic voice in college on a full vocal scholarship at the University of Memphis. They discuss the changing music industry, being a versatile “chameleon” vocalist while staying true to yourself, and how service, journaling, painting, and therapy help manage anxiety and the competitiveness of the business. Kyndle shares career highlights including winning the CBS Mornings mixtape competition for “I Can See Clearly Now,” touring with Postmodern Jukebox, and performing “Barracuda,” plus upcoming writing/recording plans, grant work, and her 2027 Rock Boat win. She closes with a speed round on resilience, books, driving pet peeves, and where to find her online.

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00:00 Podcast Mission

01:24 Welcome And Sponsor

01:53 Meet Kyndle Wylde

02:27 Nashville Basement Stage

04:11 Underdog Show Vibes

06:15 Diva Voice Talk

08:08 Music Money Shift

09:55 Memphis Church Roots

12:35 Finding Her Voice

16:53 Chameleon Singer Trap

21:45 Music As Community

23:42 Mental Health Routines

28:13 CBS Mornings Break

31:36 Postmodern Jukebox

32:26 PMJ Throwback Tour Life

33:22 Tennessee Heart Homecoming

33:44 Singing Barracuda

36:10 Heart Fans And Gatekeeping

37:20 Being A Band Leader

39:57 Self Titled EP Origins

41:35 Higher And Faith

44:00 Therapy And Resources

46:46 New Music And Grants

48:20 Winning The Rock Boat

50:50 Touring Plans Ahead

51:36 Speed Round And Farewell