The self-described tortoise and the hare, Emma Swift and Robyn Hitchcock (respectively) sit down for an enlightening discussion about starting their label Tiny Ghost Records, songwriting and their creative journey through it all. And, yes, we talk about Hitchcock’s delightful shirt selections.

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Every few years there will be an inevitable outcry that “Radio is dead.” Fortunately, the team at Nashville’s WNXP 91.1 FM didn’t get the memo. The public radio station launched in late 2020; not exactly an ideal time for anything but the station has flourished in the years since.

Devalued is ho...

Rob Mazurek is one of the most incredible composers and accomplished musicians working now. His music, whether it’s with Exploding Star Orchestra, Isotope 217, or his many, many collaborations, is almost always a fusion of bold ideas and styles melding together to create something new. In this co...

Ron Sexsmith is a songwriters’ songwriter, and this being Nashville, that statement means something! In this episode, we talked about how daydreaming songs on the job was an essential part of his early process, finding an audience, what it feels when a famous person covers your songs, if it’s pos...

Colin MacIntyre is more than a one man band, he’s an entire society unto himself – the Mull Historical Society, in fact! As one of Scotland’s most celebrated indie rock songwriters, Colin joins us for a wide ranging conversation about originality, believing in your work, opening for The Strokes, ...

Hera Lindsay Bird is one of the most widely heralded (pun intended) poets of the modern era. Her poetry is full of dazzling wordplay, rich observations, and insanely hilarious jokes. Her work has been published by Victoria University Press and Penguin UK, and she’s been profiled in Vice and The G...

Glenn Morrow is the owner of Bar/None Records, the legendary indie label that has put out iconic records by Yo La Tengo, The Feelies, Alex Chilton and many, many more! We spoke to Glenn about how his label has continued to adapt alongside the constant changes of the music industry, a label’s role...

Josephine Foster is one of most strikingly original songwriters working today. Her songs are like dreams beamed in from another world. She writes songs that are hypnotic, and poetic, which can be haunting and beautiful in the same moment. In this interview, we ask her about her creative process, ...

Recorded live on March 2nd at Vinyl Tap in Nashville, TN; Devalued is joined by Alanna Royale and Megan Loveless to discuss how they’ve navigated their way to making a living in the arts. Royale is a critically acclaimed R&B performer that has released a number of albums and singles that you real...

If you’re a fan of Angel Olsen, Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett, Spoon, Olivia Rodrigo, and music in general, you have definitely seen the work of Pooneh Ghana. As one the top music photographers working today, Pooneh’s work has captured festivals like Coachella and Pitchfork to landed on the cover...

Kid Millions has been a part of one of the most celebrated indie rock bands of the last 25 years, Oneida. Their most recent album, Success, is one of their best works. In this episode, Kid Millions talks about the irony laced into the title of his bands’ new record, the reality of being in a cele...

Welcome to the start of Devalued Season 2! In this episode, the Devalued gang reflect on where the small but mighty Devalued show has been and where it’s going next. Here’s to a whole new season! Happy New Year and thanks for listening!

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Today we hear a really special episode; our first ever live episode! Recorded Thursday, December 15th at Vinyl Tap in East Nashville with acclaimed musician Lilly Hiatt and former Rounder Records president John P Strohm. The topic at hand was “Does Anybody Make It Anymore?” and both guests provid...

Suzanne Cianni is one of the visionaries of electronic music. Since the 1970s, Suzanne has been creating music designed to soothe, calm and breathe some space into our ever busy world. In this interview, she talks about what it’s like to stay true to your art even when it gets lonely, why origina...

Kurt Wagner and Mary Mancini are a Nashville power couple. Kurt is the creative force behind the widely acclaimed band Lambchop and Mary is a local political luminary and activist. In this episode, they open up about the intersection of art and politics, why society should take care of its artist...

Today we talk with legendary recording engineer Steve Albini. He’s produced thousands of albums (including Nirvana, The Breeders, Pixies, PJ Harvey) and runs his Chicago studio Electrical Audio as a highly accessible destination. He also makes his own music in the band Shellac.

He’s made a livin...

In this conversation, Gee Slab and Namir Blade open up about how to stay true to your art while carving out a successful path in independent music, how a good music scene makes everybody stronger, and why marketing is something every creative person needs to learn – and so much more.

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Sonic Boom, aka Pete Kember, has been a progressive and innovative musician that has consciously worked towards living an uncompromising life. He was a founding member of Spacemen 3, a producer for the likes of MGMT, and, most recently, a collaborator with Panda Bear on Reset. Devalued chats with...

Mike and Caroline are joined by Tristen and Liza Anne to discuss the myriad of hurdles facing musicians in our modern age. How do you avoid the trappings of being a workaholic? How do you feel empowered to simply ask for what you need? What is the definition of “Making It” and how can you design ...

Mike and Caroline sit down with Gil Costello and Taylor Cole; talent bookers for The Basement and The East Room; respectively. Together, they discuss what bands need to know about how to book shows, how to build an audience, and what venues need to ask you back. The ensuing conversation is invalu...

Damon Krukowski has spent a career releasing dreampop, psych rock and psychedelic folk within Galaxie 500, Magic Hour and Damon and Naomi respectively. Along with his stunning and diverse musical output, he’s been an outspoken champion for artists. His newsletter Dada Drummer Almanach frequently ...

A brand new podcast on the We Own This Town network brought to you by Michael Ackley & Caroline Bowman. In this new series, our hosts will explore the questions about the collision of art and commerce. This will be the place to talk about art, money and how creative people are navigating the eve...