Hana Eid: Stream of Consciousness Songwriting, the Nashville Indie Scene, and Life Behind "Trains Running Backwards"

This week I sit down with Hana Eid, Nashville-based indie rock artist and songwriter behind the acclaimed debut album Trains Running Backwards. At just 23, Hana has already carved out a distinctive voice in the indie alternative space — blending confessional songwriting with a full-band, shoegaze-influenced sound.In this episode, Hana talks about growing up listening to everything from Fish and Rush to Ed Sheeran, how moving to Nashville for college unlocked a whole new sonic world, and how she wrote most of her debut album between ages 19 and 21. She breaks down the story behind "Waldo" (spoiler: it's about being ghosted), her obsessive and hands-on approach to production, and the challenges of balancing touring life with day jobs and a high-maintenance pet rabbit.We also get into her philosophy on social media, the art of writing under your own name, why co-writing is a muscle she wants to flex more, and the five albums she'd make required listening in a music class — including picks from Wilco, Autolux, and Addison Rae.Hana is currently gearing up for a tour supporting Fox Tide and deep in writing mode for whatever comes next.Links:🎵 Listen to Trains Running Backwards — hanaeid.com📸 Instagram: @hanaeidFollow Me On SocialsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fuegostineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuegostine/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fuegostineSpotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/fuegostine?si=a9f66792f66149aePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fuegostine