Manufacturing Inspiration: Songwriting Habits of Mikey Mason

Geek-rock musician Mikey Mason joins me to talk about writing songs on schedule, his New Music Monday ritual, and how to stay creative every single week. Music by Caliceltic, May Will Bloom, The Gothard Sisters, and Mikey Mason.

This is Pub Songs & Stories #311

0:18 - Caliceltic "The Beer from St James Gate" from 2023 and Me

5:25 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES

Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Today's episode dives into the creative mind of comedy-rock songwriter Mikey Mason.

If you've ever struggled to finish a song or waited for inspiration to strike, this conversation will change how you think about writing.

Mikey writes and releases a brand-new song every Monday. And he does it without relying on his muse. We'll talk about manufacturing inspiration, using unusual prompts, and turning routine into creative freedom.

6:59 - UPCOMING SHOWS

NOV 22: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Fling, Fairburn, GA DEC 6: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Fling, Fairburn, GA DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that at PubSong.com.

I have a new band with my daughter Inara. We are called May Will Bloom and at IrishFest Atlanta, we released a brand new single.

9:40 - May Will Bloom "Star of the County Down" from Single