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September 24, 2024 • 65 mins

This week, on LaunchLeft, Rain is joined by Sharon Van Etten. In this episode Sharon talks with Rain about how she got into music and what inspires her to write. We hear about Van Etten’s latest single Every Time the Sun Comes Up, and her happiness with finding a band that excites and moves her musically. 

Sharon then introduces Maxim Ludwig to the conversation and we learn about his new music, how they met, and some of their great stories, insights, and revelations about art, touring, and friendship. The episode closes with Maxim’s song Baby, I Wanna Be Your Lover Tonight. 

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IN THIS EPISODE: 

  • [1:17] Where does Sharon draw inspiration creatively? 
  • [5:32] Sharon discusses her newly released single Every Time the Sun Comes Up.
  • [7:56] Did Sharon ever envision being a musician?
  • [14:18] Does Sharon prefer playing in the studio or live?
  • [18:12] When was the first time Sharon really felt connected to music?
  • [24:40] Maxim joins the show and Sharon share’s how they met.
  • [37:03] How do music and visual art tie in together for Maxim? 
  • [40:39] What are everyone's thoughts on backing tracks?
  • [48:40] How long has Sharon been following Maxim? 
  • [51:04] How did Maxim pick out the guitar for Sharon? 
  • [56:44] Why is live music so amazing? 
  • [1:00:20] Maxim introduces his song Baby, I Wanna Be Your Lover Tonight.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

  • Take your time with your music, the pieces will fall into place when it's meant to be. Sharon is just now feeling like she has her band together after years and years of being a musician. 
  • Find like minded people and mentors to help you get started. Maxim started by helping Sharon, but learned so much and has been able to make his own music. 
  • There is nothing quite like the energy connection between audience and performer. 

 

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