In this episode we're fortunate to have Nashville musician Mike Delevante join us. His new album, September Days, is in contention for record of the year. It boasts a timeless quality with jangly 12 string electric guitars and it offers a deeply personal feel. Notably, this marks Mike's first album of entirely self-written songs. It's a significant solo debut after years of making music with his older brother in the Delevantes. Get ready to delve into the creative journey behind Mike's remarkable new record, September Days.
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Find out more about Mike:
https://mikedelevante.com/
https://mikedelevante.bandcamp.com/album/september-days
https://orcd.co/mdseptdays
https://instagram.com/michaeldelevante
https://www.youtube.com/@mikedelevante
Https://facebook.com/mikedelevante
https://bsky.app/profile/delevante.bsky.social
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00:01:52 - Intro: Tom Compton welcomes Mike Delevante to Pursuing the Muse.
00:02:05 - September Days new album released
00:02:58 - Early Musical Journey & Songwriting
00:05:50 - Professional Deals & Hiatus
00:07:03 - Solo Songwriting Emergence
00:08:18 - Brother's Support & Sibling Dynamics
00:10:50 - Songwriting Floodgates Opening
00:12:30 - Personal Songwriting Process
00:14:22 - Album's Vulnerability & Timeless Sound
00:16:32 - September Days Title & Seasonal Themes
00:21:21 - "Adeline" Inspiration
00:22:38 - Music and Evoked Memories
00:25:40 - Meeting Garry Tallent
00:29:43 - Enduring Collaboration with Tallent
00:36:56 - Working with Producer Joe Pisapia
00:39:56 - Guitar Arrangements & Recording Approach
00:41:49 - Vocal Recording & Joe Pisapia's Encouragement
00:46:16 - Previous Mixing Deal & Graphic Design Background
00:52:22 - "The Rain Never Came" Theme
00:56:16 - "When You're Around" Meaning & Album Mood
01:00:10 - Emerging Hindsight Themes
01:03:26 - Songwriting Evolution During Recording
01:06:08 - Drummers & Recording Techniques
01:11:19 - Confidence from Recording Process
01:14:50 - Record Label & Guy Clark Foundation
01:17:33 - Album Availability
01:20:11 - New Jersey Roots & High School Influence
01:25:56 - Social Media Presence
01:31:35 - Closing Remarks: new record length podcast episode
Pursuing the Muse theme song "Neon Rails" by Joel Corelitz
