Present Tense

Mike Conklin
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Present Tense is an artist interview podcast from music writer Mike Conklin for lifelong listeners who are committed to making room for new music in their lives, following the threads from the records that shaped us to the ones being made right now.

Episodes

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    Episode 1: Lily Seabird

    After making a name for herself in the burgeoning indie-rock scene of Burlington, Vermont, Lily Seabird's profile is very much on the rise. Her new album, Lightspheres on Their Way, is her best work yet, a raw and sprawling collection of songs that sound like they were made by a person who had no choice but to make them. It'll appeal to I had the chance to speak with Lily a few weeks ago from her home in Burlington the day before she and her band were heading to Europe for some shows. We spoke about all sorts of things: The music community in BurlingtonSongwriting as a way of life rather than merely a coping toolThe different mindsets required for songwriting vs. recordingLearning to tour in a healthy, sustainable wayAddiction and the role substances do or do not play in creativityImposter SyndromeFeeling like we live in unprecedented times but maybe not, actuallyAnd, of course, lightspheres Physical copies of the record are available now, and it's streaming on Bandcamp, with a wider digital release set for October.

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Present Tense is an artist interview podcast from music writer Mike Conklin for lifelong listeners who are committed to making room for new music in their lives, following the threads from the records that shaped us to the ones being made right now.

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Conklin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mike Conklin
  • Show Website
    Present Tense