The Sonical.ly Podcast

In this episode of the Sonical.ly Podcast, Natalie Layne joins us to talk about songwriting, faith, creativity, and her new album All Joy. Interview by Elmo ChongWe dive into:How Natalie developed her sound blending pop, worship, jazz & soulThe emotional story behind All JoyBuilding an audience through TikTok and social mediaWhy joy and vulnerability can coexistHer songwriting and production processCreativity, burnout, faith, and staying groundedAdvice for aspiring music creatorsNatalie also opens up about the deeper meaning behind her music and how she’s learned to create from a place of honesty instead of pressure.If you're a songwriter, artist, producer, or creative trying to stay inspired, this episode is packed with wisdom.🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more conversations where music creators educate music creators.0:00 Natalie Layne on the Bible Verse She “Hated” at First0:14 Introducing Natalie Layne & the Story Behind All Joy1:02 Growing Up in a Family of Musicians & Worship Leaders2:46 From Classical Piano to Jazz Improvisation4:59 Natalie’s First “Aha” Moment Creating Music5:31 Writing Her First Songs Using Scripture7:07 Why Natalie Chose Faith-Based Music Over Mainstream Themes9:23 The Hardest Parts of Building a Music Career in Nashville12:39 Leaning on Faith Through Doubt, Burnout & Pressure13:56 How TikTok Changed Natalie Layne’s Career15:06 Letting Fans Help Write Her Songs Online17:55 The Meaning Behind the Album All Joy19:18 “Joy Is Not a Fruit of Ourselves”21:00 The Bible Verse That Inspired the Title Track All Joy21:50 “Count It Joy” — The Scripture Natalie Struggled With Most23:09 Fans Telling Natalie Her Music Helped Them Find Joy Again24:21 The Emotional Story Behind “Fragile”26:30 The Small Moment That Inspired “Amen”28:57 Natalie Layne Opens Up About Being a “Church Kid”30:03 Why Church Kids Have Powerful Testimonies Too32:25 The Youth Conference That Changed Natalie’s Life Forever35:25 Natalie Layne’s Dream for the Impact of Her Music37:24 Natalie’s Honest Thoughts on AI Music & Fake AI Songs38:28 Hearing AI Songs Made With Her Voice39:32 “Human-Made Music” vs AI-Generated Music41:20 Advice for Aspiring Artists & Songwriters43:00 What’s Next for Natalie Layne?#NatalieLayne #christianmusic #songwriter #musicpodcast #musiccreators #songwriting #nashvillemusic #indieartist #popmusic #worshipmusic

Jena Malone joins the Sonical.ly Podcast for a deeply honest conversation about creativity, love, and identity. (Interview by Elmo Chong)Known for her roles in films like Donnie Darko and The Hunger Games, Jena is now stepping into a new chapter with her upcoming Netflix series The Boroughs (from the Duffer Brothers) and her new album Flowers for Men.In this episode, we go beyond acting and into her world as a songwriter — unpacking how she writes, what inspires her lyrics, and how life experiences shape her music.We also get real about relationships, including the emotional lessons behind what she calls “f*ck boys,” and how those experiences influenced her songwriting.🔑 What you’ll learn:• How Jena Malone writes deeply personal lyrics• The meaning behind her new album Flowers for Men• Why she started questioning traditional ideas of love and relationships• The emotional realities behind modern dating (“f*ck boys”)• How acting and music influence each other in her creative process• What it takes to stay authentic as an artist🎧 Listen if you’re:• A songwriter or artist• Navigating relationships and self-discovery• Interested in the creative process behind music and film• Trying to find your authentic voice