Wendy Eisenberg
Summary
Host Dylan Tupper-Rupert interviews musician Wendy Eisenberg about their latest self-titled album and artistic evolution. They discuss Wendy’s jazz background, the transition to singer-songwriter craft, and navigating sexism in the music industry. The conversation covers themes of self-worth, queerness, and finding creative clarity through personal relationships and introspection.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to Wendy Eisenberg and her new album
Wendy's artistic journey and self-titled album
Early musical influences, guitar, and literature
DC art scene, jazz fusion, and punk history
Jazz culture, gatekeeping, and feeling like an outsider
Sexism in jazz and the 'Jazz is Dead' scene
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Subversion, identity, and Madonna comparisons
Relief, self-understanding, and songwriting process
Musical influences: Judy Sill and Willie Nelson
Album sequencing and holistic songwriting
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Humor in music, theories, and conclusion
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