Episode 12 - Chad Monticue

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The Songwriting Mind

ericprincessdragon

13 episodes

3 days ago

The Songwriting Mind dives into the heart of songwriting, exploring the personal depths of creativity, stories, and craft that define music. Each episode features in-depth conversations and performances with songwriters, revealing the humanity and inspiration behind their work. This podcast goes beyond music, offering inspiring insights into the artist's journey and the universal drive to turn our experiences into creative expression.

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Episode 12 - Chad Monticue

The Songwriting Mind

49 minutes 29 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 12 - Chad Monticue

In this episode of The Songwriting Mind, we hear from Chad Monticue, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Chad shares his perspective on collaboration, discussing his various roles across different projects from Animal Scream to producing Zack Keim’s “Battery Lane” album. He reflects on the art of identifying what a song needs, the balance between creative freedom and limitations, and how family life shapes his creative process. Chad also discusses his band Animal Scream’s latest EP “Otherworldly Pictures” and explores his approach to writing both personal and observational lyrics. This interview was recorded on March 29, 2025, at Flying M Coffee House in Boise, Idaho, during Treefort Music Festival.

Original songs featured in this episode: Otherworldly Pictures (Animal Scream), Tiger Balm (Ames Harding & the Mirage), It’s Gonna Be Cruel (Animal Scream), Strangled Up in Two (Animal Scream), Incredible (Zack Keim), Washington D.C. (Zack Keim)