Stance Podcast with Chrystal Genesis Ep. 74: Musician José González on Against the Dying of the Light
José González joins Chrystal Genesis to discuss his fifth studio album, Against the Dying of the Light. Born in Sweden and raised by Argentine parents, González has spent over two decades crafting introspective, emotionally resonant music that blends folk, classical guitar traditions and poetic songwriting.
In this wide-ranging conversation, they discuss language, identity, and the role music can play during politically and socially fractured times. Together, they explore multilingual songwriting, Swedish and Argentine cultural influences, the spiritual quality often associated with his work, and how ideas around human flourishing, collaboration, and resistance shape the new album.
The episode also touches on audience loyalty, artistic evolution, weather and geography as creative forces, and the guitar techniques and global musical traditions woven throughout his sound.
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Stance is Hosted by Chrystal Genesis and Produced by Etay Zwick.
Music Referenced In This Podcast & Show Notes:
Sheet
Pajarito
Against the Dying of the Light
A Perfect Storm
For Every Dusk