Ep 23 | The Party by Andy Shauf | Raegan Leilani

Raegan Leilani joins Grooves of Influence to talk about The Party by Andy Shauf and why its layered storytelling, shifting perspectives, and subtle character connections make it her most influential album. We discuss honest songwriting, writing from emotion instead of perfection, and how songs can stay personal while still leaving room for listeners to find their own meaning. Raegan also shares how her band helped shape songs in the studio, how she writes through voice memos and instinct, and why jazz, pop, and vulnerability all meet in her music. A thoughtful conversation about storytelling, production, interpretation, and learning to trust what comes naturally.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeganleilani/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5odMVdV5SmuJJzWbgDuBsX?si=i1zGLF2wSfa7XbBYE8z1_AApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/raegan-leilani/1730148094Upcoming Concert Tickets: https://raeganleilani.com/show-dates00:00 Podcast Intro | Grooves of Influence Music Podcast00:19 Raegan Leilani Interview | Jazz Pop Sound and Musical Style01:06 Most Influential Album: The Party by Andy Shauf02:33 Andy Shauf’s The Party | Hidden Storylines and Album Concept03:20 Songwriting from Different Perspectives04:15 Favorite Storyline from The Party Album06:44 Interpreting Characters in Andy Shauf’s The Party07:40 Songwriting Tips | How Specific Should Lyrics Be?08:49 Raegan Leilani Songwriting Process09:33 How Raegan Leilani’s Songs Come Together10:26 Studio Recording Process with Her Band11:32 Writing “Keep It Boring Girl” | Songwriting Story12:12 Writing Introspective Songs and Simple Emotions13:36 The Magician | Mystery in Andy Shauf’s The Party14:58 Discovering Andy Shauf Through Clarinet15:55 How Raegan Leilani Met Her Band17:13 Growing Up with Jazz and Playing Clarinet18:20 Jazz Influence in Raegan Leilani’s Music19:13 Michael Bublé and Early Music Influences20:26 Funny Story About Only Watching Movie Sequels21:44 Listening to Your Own Music After Releasing It22:25 Sharing Personal Songs with Family23:36 How Raegan Hopes Listeners Connect with Her Music24:45 Favorite Songs from The Party by Andy Shauf25:57 “Alexander All Alone” | The Ending of The Party27:07 The Party Album Artwork and Character Connections28:03 Production Style and Waltz Rhythm in The Party28:59 Where to Find Raegan Leilani | Tour and Music Links