Syd Hartha on Almost Deleting the Songs That Started Her Career & Finding Purpose on Stage | S02E30

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.Some artists write songs you listen to. Others write songs that quietly become part of your life. Our guest today has built a catalog filled with music that people return to during both the biggest moments and the quietest ones. Today, we're diving into the creative mind behind those songs and the passions that inspire her away from the spotlight.Fangirls and fanboys, Syd Hartha!00:00 Preview00:41 Intro01:15 Sofar Manila02:15 What are you not chasing anymore?03:27 Braver on stage05:05 Syd without a guitar06:35 When you’re stuck writing07:27 Songwriting rule08:54 Chorus or second verse?09:44 Melody or title?10:44 Life outside of music11:43 When people find comfort in your songs13:48 Creative partners14:46 Making peace with the artist you were16:41 Song that feels the most like you17:25 Fangirl Rapid Fire22:13 Final Words