This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
Music:Music Interviews
Have you ever wondered how to write social justice songs? How to get over your discomfort? In this episode, I am discussing social justice songwriting with my guest, D.C. based social justice songwriter Crys Matthews.
Already hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. She is made for these times and, with the release of her new, hope-fueled, love-filled social justice album Changemakers, Matthews hopes to take her place alongside some of her heroes in the world of social-justice music.
Crys tells us about her philosophy in life of “sing don’t shout” as a way of changing hearts and minds and having difficult conversations.
Crys's album Changemakers is out on Spotify now and you can follow her @crysmatthews
At the start of the episode you will hear a clip from singer-songwriter, Kaylyn Marie. Have you ever had a moment where someone described you positively to another and you thought, "Wow. Is that really how they see me?" because you'd never describe yourself with that much enthusiasm, admiration, grace, or love? Her third and last “Forget Me Not” single titled, “Finally”, embodies the first moment you catch a glimpse — and if you're lucky, begin the habit — of seeing yourself as kindly as those who love you and believe in you.
@kaylynmariemusic
"Starting my music career by opening for Foreigner" ft. Kelsey Hunter
"Making it as an Indie Artist & session musician" ft. Rebecca Haviland
"Being a woman in Rock" ft. Anna Rose
"Creating a team of women in music" ft. Treya Lam
”Taking the leap to a full time musician” ft. Eli Lev
"What I learned as a songwriter growing up with strong women" ft. Phil Pickens
"From a teacher in Scotland, to singing for Richard Branson and making it in L.A." ft. Natalie Clark
"Doing the Duo thing" Ft. Laura Valk (of Skout)
"Taking music into prisons" ft. Matt Butler
"Soldier to Songwriter, How music has helped me cope with PTSD" ft. Brandon Mills
"Losing my voice to full time singer" ft. Elizabeth Wyld
"Queer, Femme Activism" ft. Jessie Standafer
"Folk music, telling stories that resonate" ft. Rachel Baiman
"From New York To Nashville" Ft. Meaghan Farrell
"Being discovered by Shania Twain" ft. Micah Woods
"Being an Independent Artist and starting my own label" ft. Chris Pureka
"Tackling Your Dream and Day Job" Stephen Babcock
"From Teaching to Music Full Time" Ft. Eli Lev
"Taking Artists Rights to Washington" ft. Blake Morgan
"Being a female singer-songwriter and rock guitarist" ft. Mishti
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