Kevin Morby

Kevin Morby is a singer and songwriter based in Kansas City. He’s put out seven albums since 2013, including his most recent one, This is a Photograph, which just came out last week. For this episode, I talked to Kevin about the title track from This is a Photograph. It’s a story about his family, the pandemic, and memories of times that have happened — and times that haven’t happened yet. To learn more, visit songexploder.net/kevin-morby

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.