Songwriters on Process Kevin Morby
Jul 14, 2022
Kevin Morby, singer-songwriter known for solo albums like This Is a Photograph, shares his writing rituals and quirky habits. He talks about writing daily versus waiting for inspiration. He explains using cheap pens and legal pads, voice memos on the road, pacing on hardwood floors, running as a creative tool, and giving songs distance during revision.
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Write Regularly Without Strict Rules
- Do write often but avoid rigid rules; Kevin Morby treats songwriting as an everyday habit without strict schedules.
- He resists formal time blocks because rules kill his desire to write, preferring sporadic bursts when inspiration hits.
Light Organization Preserves Serendipity
- Organize voice memos enough to find usable ideas but keep it loose to allow serendipity.
- Kevin uses abbreviated titles (T S I B) and still sifts hundreds of memos, often discovering unexpected gems.
Flossing Became A Sign Of Getting Organized
- Personal change tied to creative habits can signal maturity.
- Kevin jokes that he started flossing around the same time he began categorizing voice notes, a playful marker of 'growing up.'
