WAIM #148: Morgan Nagler

Morgan Nagler began working as an actor at age 5. For more than two decades she starred in a variety of movies and TV series for a handful of networks. By the time she hit her mid-twenties, Nagler was ready to leave acting behind and take a swing at the songwriting life. She was at first incredibly shy to her songs, keeping them close to her vest. Encouraged by her friends Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett of the beloved indie rock outfit, Rilo Kiley, Morgan shed at least some of the shyness and dove into songwriting.As Nagler gained her confidence, she found herself co-writing with Rilo Kiley, Phoebe Bridgers, Kim Deal, and HAIM. Her first band, Whispertown 2000 was largely engineered by Jenny Lewis who found players to help bring Morgan’s songs to life. That experience saw her play shows across the country in a variety of circumstances, including a non-stop 30 day run of house concerts sponsored by MySpace.Naglers first solo album, I’ve Got Nothing To Lose, And I’m Losing It was released this March. Morgan and I got the chance to chat the day before she left for a cross country tour in support of King Tuff. Along the way, Morgan walks us through how she avoided the pitfalls of life as a child actor, ther maturation of her songwriting, and fully investing in the collaborative process.Let’s get into it.Cheers,Matty C-------------------------End CreditsThanks so much to Morgan for joining me. You can find out all about her and her music at https://morgannagler.bandcamp.comThe What Am I Making podcast is hosted, written, and produced by me, Matty C.Our theme music was written and recorded by David J. Baldwin.You can subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. Please be sure to like, rate and review the show if you enjoy it.Our work is solely sponsored by listeners and readers like you. Please lend your support today with a paid subscription at whatamimaking.substack.com/. Now is a crucial time for new paid subscribers. Please step up and support the show.You can email the show anytime at [email protected]. You can also leave us a voicemail with your questions or concerns at speakpipe.com/whatamimaking Get full access to What Am I Making at whatamimaking.substack.com/subscribe