The Songwriter Diaries

The Songwriter Diaries

The Songwriter Diaries is a podcast created by Caroline Stump and Megan Ellsworth that explores the songwriting process. Both Songwriting and Music Business majors at the University of Colorado Denver, these young women hope to shed a light on the creative and analytical aspects of the industry. By interviewing fellow songwriters, mentors, and industry professionals, Stump and Ellsworth showcase a wide array of valuable perspectives on pursuing a career in music. Through these discussions as well as many tangential laughs, mental health checks, strange noises, and questionable audio takes, two

  1. Rachael Mason

    05/28/2024

    Rachael Mason

    Since making Nashville her home in 2016, Rachael Mason has passionately honed her skills and expanded her portfolio as a multifaceted creative force—photographer, director, videographer, and lifestyle vlogger. Her journey into the world of visual storytelling began at a young age, inspired by her father, a fellow photographer, who started capturing their family moments when Rachael was just a baby. Having also embraced the role of a brand model, Rachael brings a unique perspective to her craft. Her experience on both sides of the lens has ingrained in her a profound appreciation for the art of capturing human connection. This dual vantage point serves as the driving force behind her quest to freeze powerful moments in time. Rachael's artistic passion is vividly reflected in her work, whether she's seamlessly weaving premium concert and behind-the-scenes footage during tours with national acts or forging creative partnerships with brands and non-profits. Her commitment remains unwavering—to craft compelling and honest narratives that leave audiences intrigued and hungry for more. Adding a dynamic dimension to her creative pursuits, Rachael seamlessly integrates into the world of lifestyle vlogging. Through this medium, she provides her audience with an immersive glimpse into her daily adventures, showcasing not only her professional endeavors but also her unique personality and perspective on life. As she continues to make waves in Nashville's vibrant creative scene, Rachael Mason exemplifies not only versatility as a photographer, director, and videographer but also an engaging lifestyle vlogger, offering a comprehensive and captivating look into her world. Follow Rachael! Website - www.rockandrae.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rockandrae/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rockandrae Support The Songwriter Diaries! Support the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesongwriterdiaries/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thesongwriterdiaries.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesongwriterdiaries/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100052236679702⁠⁠⁠ Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eak4PDD8l71fkeLPt73xJ⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159

    30 min
  2. Ben Pisano

    04/30/2024

    Ben Pisano

    Ben Pisano is a Denver-based musician, audio engineer, & producer. He has written, performed, & released music as Corsicana for nearly a decade, with 2023 seeing him release his 3rd full-length album under the name. The project served as a starting point for his career as an engineer/producer, leading Pisano to work with artists including past & present Colorado locals such as Alana Mars, Nicki Walters, Stop Motion, Clementine Was Right, Modern Leisure, Sam Paul, Zembu, Sister Neapolitan, Britt Devens, Ellsworth, & Caroline Stump. Outside of the local scene, Pisano has found work with clients such as NYC indie act Tenderglue, Kaliningrad-based writer & spoken-word artist Yevgeni Grishkovetz, and French alt rock band Ready For Mars. Being an artist & songwriter himself, he values the artist's intent above all else, and loves working with people who are passionate about creating things that are genuine, true to their voice, and embrace the imperfections and surprises along the way. You can check out a selected list of works via this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jI13E3slzlK4zCqphzCSN?si=87ad4ed2848f45dd Follow Ben! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corsicanamusic/ Support The Songwriter Diaries! Support the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesongwriterdiaries/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thesongwriterdiaries.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesongwriterdiaries/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100052236679702⁠⁠⁠ Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eak4PDD8l71fkeLPt73xJ⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159

    1h 12m
  3. Clementine Was Right

    04/16/2024

    Clementine Was Right

    Clementine Was Right is the songwriting project of poets Mike Young and Gion Davis. Chronicling years of uprooting—from Northern California to New England, Alaska to New Mexico—the music gallops and sways through hook-smeared bootgaze and western emo. The band is based in Denver and features an orchard of collaborators from the Sierra Nevadas to the Ozarks, complicating and queering the lineage of "country music" with yokel fuzz. Mike Young is the songwriter for Clementine Was Right and author of Sprezzatura (Publishing Genius 2014, poems), We Are All Good If They Try Hard Enough (Publishing Genius 2010, poems), and Look! Look! Feathers (Word Riot Press 2010, stories). He lives in Denver, CO. Gion Davis is a trans poet from Española, New Mexico where he grew up on a sheep ranch. His debut collection Too Much (2022) received the 2021 Ghost Peach Press Prize selected by Chen Chen. He graduated with their MFA in Poetry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2019 and currently lives in Denver, Colorado. Gion can be found on Instagram @starkstateofmind & on Twitter @gheeontoast. Follow Clementine Was Right! Website - clementinewasright.com Gion’s Website - giondavis.com Support The Songwriter Diaries! Support the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesongwriterdiaries/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thesongwriterdiaries.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesongwriterdiaries/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100052236679702⁠⁠⁠ Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eak4PDD8l71fkeLPt73xJ⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159

    57 min
  4. Claire Nichols

    08/22/2023

    Claire Nichols

    Claire Nichols serves a sucker punch of pop prowess on a platter of biting lyricism and lush instrumentals. A flight of Nichols’ songs leaves a bold but bittersweet aftertaste; while “Aperol Spritz” is liquid confidence carbonated with spunk and seduction, “Kicking and Screaming” is a fireball shot, coaxing you toward a rage room of indie-pop angst. Her impending single, “Fleamarket Furniture” embodies Nichols’ storytelling capabilities, is cathartic, self-deprecating, and refreshingly candid. Claire Nichols has paved herself an intersection of pop, somewhere between FLETCHER, Lorde, and Maisie Peters, but determinedly, entirely her own.  Follow Claire! Website - http://www.clairenicholsmusic.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_clairenichols_/  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bBrP9y3xw9SyotbjcLght Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/claire-nichols/1565766246  SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/clairenicholsmusic TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clairenicholsmusic Support The Songwriter Diaries! Support the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesongwriterdiaries/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠https://www.thesongwriterdiaries.com/⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesongwriterdiaries/⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100052236679702⁠⁠ Spotify - ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eak4PDD8l71fkeLPt73xJ⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159

    29 min

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The Songwriter Diaries is a podcast created by Caroline Stump and Megan Ellsworth that explores the songwriting process. Both Songwriting and Music Business majors at the University of Colorado Denver, these young women hope to shed a light on the creative and analytical aspects of the industry. By interviewing fellow songwriters, mentors, and industry professionals, Stump and Ellsworth showcase a wide array of valuable perspectives on pursuing a career in music. Through these discussions as well as many tangential laughs, mental health checks, strange noises, and questionable audio takes, two