In this episode, I sit down with my longtime collaborator and dear friend, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Olivia Chaney. Filmed in her now-hometown of York, we reflect on our shared musical journey; how she helped me shape my voice, and how we’ve both fought against the labels imposed on us, whether in genre or industry.
Olivia shares the highs and lows of her time on a major label, the freedom of returning to self-releasing, and the delicate balance of making deeply personal music while rooted in classical tradition. We talk about artistic identity, motherhood, the importance of musical community, and her long-awaited Purcell record; one she’s finally making on her own terms. Oh, and the title of last week’s episode? That was one of her lyrics.