Molly Thomas: Composing Without A Map

On this episode of Dealing the Mobile Sound, host Eric Erdman sits down with singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Molly Thomas. Molly talks about gigging in high school in a jazz quartet—learning to improvise and get paid—then moving through orchestra work, folk bands, and rock and roll. She played in one of Mobile’s favorite bands, Slow Moses, before heading to Nashville in search of bigger opportunities. She reflects on how the Mobile music scene has evolved and how her new album, Tumble Home, came together—writing songs with Ken Rose on a porch overlooking Mobile Bay, recording at home, and building lush string arrangements by ear, one instrument at a time. Molly also shares stories of touring with her close friend Todd Snider, who passed away shortly after this conversation was recorded. She performs “Sorry,” and talks about following each song wherever it leads.