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ifitbeyourwill Podcast

“ifitbeyourwill" Podcasts is on a mission to talk to amazing indie artists from around the world! Join us for cozy, conversational episodes where you"ll hear from talented and charismatic singer-songwriters, bands from all walks of life talk about their musical process & journey. Let"s celebrate being music lovers!Season 6 starts Fall 2025… Looking for indie musiciansPlease subscribe ❤️ https://ifitbeyourwill.buzzsprout.com/2119718/followmy email:

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ifitbeyourwill S05E20 • Nick Bendzsa

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2025/06/05

Nick Bendzsa sits down with us to peel back the layers of his musical metamorphosis from synth-pop architect to folk-trap innovator. The Newfoundland native, now based in Montreal, candidly reveals how his sound has evolved alongside his personal journey.Growing up with a music professor father who specialized in experimental and improvised compositions, Nick absorbed the spirit of musical freedom from an early age. While his teenage years found him playing bass in a blues band and performing for

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ifitbeyourwill S05E19 • Super XX Man

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2025/06/03

When does a musical project truly end? Scott Garred of Super XX Man thought he had written the final chapter when he crafted an obituary for his 30-year-old band. Yet somehow, what began as a nostalgic blog post excavating old flyers and cassettes transformed into an unexpected resurrection. The creative spark reignited when longtime collaborator Allie Wesley reached out after seeing Scott's posts. "It'd be so fun to do something together again," she wrote, not knowing those words would brea...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E18 • Delivery

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2025/05/28

Garage punk with heart and soul? Australian band Delivery proves it's not only possible—it's transformative. When Rebecca Allen and James Lynch first connected romantically eight years ago, they weren't immediately thinking musical collaboration. Despite James gifting Rebecca her first bass guitar and both gravitating toward punk sounds, they maintained separate musical journeys until COVID lockdowns created the perfect environment for creative fusion. "We were at home where you couldn't go...

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28:56

ifitbeyourwill S05E17 • liz uninvited

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2025/05/24

Meet liz uninvited, an emerging voice in Toronto's indie folk scene whose journey from classical pianist to DIY songwriter reveals the beautiful alchemy that happens when traditional training meets raw creative necessity.Our conversation uncovers how Liz's 12-year classical piano background initially hindered rather than helped her songwriting ambitions. The structured nature of classical training left little room for improvisation—until inspiration struck through the music of Elliott

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ifitbeyourwill S05E16 • Darksoft

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2025/05/20

Ever wondered how music that feels so effortless and dreamy actually comes together? Bill from Darksoft pulls back the curtain on his creative process, revealing the fascinating intersection of mathematical precision and emotional resonance that defines his signature sound.Growing up surrounded by music—with a cellist mother and pianist father who pioneered home recording—Bill's path to becoming a musician feels almost predetermined. Yet his approach to creating atmospheric indie rock is

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38:02

ifitbeyourwill S05E15 • Sophie Jamieson

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2025/05/12

What happens when music transforms from an obligation to a lifeline? UK singer-songwriter Sophie Jamieson takes us on her remarkable journey from classical training to authentic self-expression in this deeply moving conversation. Growing up with piano lessons and orchestral bassoon playing, Sophie never truly connected with music until she discovered songwriting in university. During a period of mental health struggles, writing her own songs became what she calls "the kindest thing I could d...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E14 • Caroline Strickland

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2025/05/08

Dive into the creative world of Brooklyn-based indie artist Caroline Strickland as she unpacks the emotional journey behind her latest EP "Martha's Calling." From humble beginnings playing her father's guitar at age 13 to forming her high school band "RIP ROX" (named after her drummer's deceased lizard), Caroline's path to songwriting authenticity reveals the beautiful evolution of an artist finding her voice. Caroline candidly discusses how her creative process has transformed over time—fro...

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31:35

ifitbeyourwill S05E13 • Zoya Zafar

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2025/05/05

Musicians often speak of finding their voice, but for Zoya Zafar, that journey has been both literal and metaphorical. The Orlando-based indie folk artist takes us through her evolution from a shy child who couldn't sing in front of others to a songwriter whose dreamy, atmospheric compositions have drawn comparisons to Mazzy Star and Cat Power. What makes Zafar's story particularly compelling is how her musical development intertwines with her cultural heritage. Growing up in a creatively en...

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31:34

ifitbeyourwill S05E12 • Stella Birdie

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2025/04/30

A conversation with Stella Birdie feels like stumbling upon a secret diary—intimate, raw, and unexpectedly illuminating. Speaking from her candlelit porch in Australia as dawn breaks, Stella reveals how songwriting became her way to process emotions too complex for everyday conversation. "I want to ruminate on things much longer than most people want to," she confesses, perfectly capturing why her music resonates so deeply. From childhood notebooks filled with song-like poems to her recent E...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E11 • Owen Ashworth of Advance Base

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2025/04/22

Owen Ashworth returns to the podcast to discuss his latest Advance Base album "Horrible Occurrences" and the beautifully human stories woven throughout its tracks. Rather than rehashing his origin story (covered in our previous episode), we dive deep into his current creative approach and the emotional weight of performing these vulnerable new songs. The conversation takes us into Owen's refreshingly authentic touring life—traveling solo in his Subaru Forester, staying with old friends or in...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E10 • Tim Rutili of Califone

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2025/04/16

Ever wonder how the humming of air conditioners could inspire an entire album? Tim Rutili, the creative force behind Califone and former member of Red Red Meat, takes us deep into his unconventional musical world where everyday sounds become extraordinary compositions. Rutili's musical journey reveals a fascinating evolution from his early punk roots to his current experimental approach. "In everything there's tonality," he shares, explaining how he once tuned his guitar to match the collect...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E09 • Avery Friedman

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2025/04/10

What happens when lifelong musical appreciation finally transforms into creation? In this candid conversation, Brooklyn-based musician Avery Friedman reveals the surprisingly recent journey that led to her debut album "New Thing," set for April 2025 release. From her earliest memories singing alto in her Ohio school choir to becoming a devoted music fan and reviewer in college, Friedman's path to making her own music was marked by one significant obstacle: debilitating performance anxiety. D...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E08 • Fionn Montague of Bedrooms

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2025/04/08

Fionn Montague from the Dublin-based band Bedrooms takes us on a journey through their musical evolution culminating in their 2024 album "Perfectly Still." The conversation opens with memories of childhood weekends filled with disco, soul, and ballads—musical foundations that unconsciously shaped his approach to songwriting and melody. Meeting vocalist Dev in high school (coincidentally the same school where U2 formed), the pair began crafting songs influenced by melody-focused artists like ...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E07 • Danny Bateman of FROG

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2025/04/01

Danny Bateman's musical journey unfolds like a richly textured composition – beginning with classical piano at age seven, where he discovered the profound connection between player and composer. "I'm experiencing what Mozart's body feels like 200 years later," he reflects, highlighting how this early training built the foundation for his innovative approach to songwriting. The pivotal moment came during his first recording studio session as a teenager. Witnessing the magic of production tech...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E06 • Charles Daneau of EggS

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2025/03/26

Dive deep into the indie rock world of French band EggS with frontman Charles Daneau, who joins us from Paris to unpack the band's musical evolution and creative philosophy. Charles reveals how discovering American lo-fi bands like Guided by Voices and Beat Happening fundamentally shaped his approach to music, showing him that expression matters more than technical perfection. The conversation explores EggS' collaborative songwriting process, where Charles brings acoustic foundations that tr...

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ifitbeyourwill S05 E05 • Carolina Chauffe of hemlock

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2025/03/21

Send us a text Carolina Chauffe, performing as Hemlock, has spent the past year and three months as a musical nomad, never staying in one place for more than two weeks. Transmitting from Chicago between tour stops, she describes this lifestyle as a delicate balance of the "miraculous and exhausting" — finding empowerment and community connection while sacrificing stability and proximity to loved ones. Chauffe's musical journey began in competitive choirs, gradually transitioning from the saf...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E04 • Alan D Boyd of Movieland

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2025/03/18

Send us a text From punk rock venues in Edmonton to London art galleries, Alan D Boyd's creative journey spans decades and continents while remaining true to his Canadian roots. The musician, filmmaker, and sonic explorer shares the winding path that led him to form Movieland in early 90s Vancouver—a band whose unreleased recordings have found surprising new life through 604 Records' Decades imprint. Boyd vividly recalls his formative years in Edmonton's vibrant music scene, where venues lik...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E03 • Zack Keim

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2025/03/11

Send us a text Returning guest Zach Keim takes us behind the scenes of his stunning sophomore album "Battery Lane," revealing how a street address in Bethesda, Maryland became the cornerstone of his musical reinvention. With characteristic openness, Zach shares the fascinating origin story of his hit single "Canyon" — recorded as a voice memo while delivering Uber Eats during the pandemic — and how this moment of inspiration ultimately shaped his entire album. Our conversation explores the e...

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ifitbeyourwill S05E02 • Ben Woods of The Golden Dregs

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2025/02/26

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ifitbeyourwill S05E01 • Niko Kapetan of Friko

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2025/02/21

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