Hosted by Dirk Darmstaedter and Salim Nourallah, Write Record Release Repeat delves into what keeps us up at night—songwriting, recording, life, staying sane as an artist, and whatnot. Monthly transatlantic (Hamburg | Dallas) conversations across time zones, insights, stories, flotsam and musings—by musicians, for musicians.

In this episode, Salim and I dive deep into the messy, magical world of songwriting: why we started, how our process has changed, and what keeps us coming back to the blank page (or screen). We reflect on early influences—from legendary tales like the Stones being locked in a hotel room until they wrote a song—to our own struggles with procrastination, creative resistance, and the daunting joy of simply sitting down to write.

We explore questions like:– Does songwriting get easier over time?– Do we write fast or take our time?– What tools and rituals help us break through the block?– And why does everything in music begin with the song?

This is quite a long one, so buckle in.....whether you’re a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, we sure hope this conversation inspires you to write like no one’s listening. Because that’s where the real magic begins.