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What happens when the thing you've built your life around suddenly disappears? Greta Morgan, acclaimed singer-songwriter (The Hush Sound, Springtime Carnivore) and former touring member of Vampire Weekend, faced that terrifying question when she lost her singing voice due to Spasmodic Dysphonia, a rare neurological condition she suspects was triggered by long COVID. In this deeply personal episode of Uncomfy, Greta opens up about the shock of losing her vocal range, the identity crisis that followed, and the surprising way she found healing—not through medicine, but through solitude, storytelling, and a transformative silent retreat in Zion National Park. The Lost Voice by Greta Morgan is available now - https://m.cmpgn.page/QGMSs0 More from Greta - https://linktr.ee/gretamorgan Has discomfort ever helped you grow or change? Email us at uncomfy@byu.edu or find us on social media. We'd love to hear from you. Subscribe for more conversations that challenge and change us. Episode transcript - https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2025/05/she-lost-her-voice-then-she-found.html CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Embracing Discomfort 00:44 Meet Greta Morgan 01:20 The Lost Voice: A Life-Altering Diagnosis 06:44 Coping with Silence: A Journey to Zion 12:22 Rediscovering Creativity: Writing and Healing 14:51 Redefining Voice: Embracing Imperfection 20:08 Conclusion: Finding New Voices
Adam Wayne has toured with Jenny Lewis, Springtime Carnivore, and other notable acts like Family of Geniuses and Minor Characters. Today, Adam pulls back the curtain on the music industry, sharing the unglamorous truths about life on the road, from managing band dynamics to the crucial conversations about finances that keep a tour running smoothly. Join us as we dive deep into the strategies for maintaining personal relationships while navigating the financial ups and downs of a music career.Chapters [00:01:00] Welcoming Adam Wayne and exploring his musical journey. [00:05:00] The transition from local gigs to national tours: A look at the path to bigger stages. [00:10:00] Behind the scenes of tour life: Understanding band dynamics and the real costs involved. [00:15:00] Why talking about money is critical in keeping bands together and tours afloat. [00:20:00] How Adam stays connected with loved ones despite the demanding tour schedules. [00:25:00] Debunking the glamour of touring with real-life stories from the road. [00:30:00] Self-care strategies for musicians: Staying sane and healthy on tour. [00:35:00] Adjusting back to 'normal life' after touring: Adam's personal experiences. [00:40:00] Adam's advice for aspiring musicians on managing pressures and expectations. [00:45:00] Wrapping up: Key takeaways and where to find more about Adam Wayne's work. Key Quotes: “It's all about balancing the music with the business; you can't have one without the other.” “Every tour is a masterclass in people management and financial planning.” Listen and Subscribe: Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. Make sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Join our community for exclusive content and updates on upcoming events and giveaways. Follow us on our social channels at @thetourlifepodcast and @Q101Chicago. Let's keep making music and making it count!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What would happen if the thing that defined you disappeared overnight? Whether it's our job, our abilities, or output—many of us meld our identities with the things we do, and often forget who we are in the process. Greta Morgan is a writer and musician whose musical projects include Vampire Weekend, Springtime Carnivore, and Gold Motel. In 2020, Greta was diagnosed with a disorder that completely changed her ability to sing. In this episode of How to Be a Better Human, she shares what her vocal loss and recovery taught her about her inner voice, and how we might find our voice and resilience in both art and the creative process. We're sharing it with you because we think it's a powerful example of how our health can impact our identity and sense of being; we hope you enjoy. How to Be a Better Human is another podcast in the TED Audio Collective. For more episodes, follow the podcast wherever you're listening to this.
What would happen if the thing that defined you disappeared overnight? Whether it's our job, our abilities, or output—many of us meld our identities with the things we do, and often forget who we are in the process. Greta Morgan is a writer and musician whose musical projects include Vampire Weekend, Springtime Carnivore, and Gold Motel. In 2020, Greta was diagnosed with a disorder that completely changed her ability to sing. In this episode, she shares what her vocal loss and recovery taught her about her inner voice, and how we might find our voice and resilience in both art and the creative process.
In a much anticipated return to the show, Musical Artist Greta Morgan returns to the show for the first time since April 2020. Known for her prolific career which includes bands and performances as varied as The Hush Sound, Gold Motel and Springtime Carnivore, Greta has also performed with Vampire Weekend as well as releasing music under her own name. This includes her haunting instant classic single 'When The Sun Comes Up', released in the Fall of 2020. Like many, the past 18 months have brought challenges to Greta's life, one in specific has been personal and life changing. Diagnosed with a disorder that affects the voice called 'Spasmodic Dysphonia' it has threatened her vocal progress and caused reflection and life altering perspectives. We are honored and humbled Greta joins us to share the story, as well as brining us up to date on her wonderful traveling adventures, breakthrough moments in nature, the upcoming book she is writing, her musical project 'The Gumdrops' and much more. Enjoy.
Jaime welcomes American singer-songwriter and musician Greta Morgan to the show. Greta has an outstanding career as part of critically acclaimed bands like The Hush Sound, Gold Motel, Springtime Carnivore, and lately as the newest touring member of Vampire Weekend.
I speak to two fellas at Calgary's Last Best brewing about the success of the craft beer industry in the province of Alberta. Music in this episode: Springtime Carnivore - "Raised by Wolves" Whitney - "I'll Follow"
The guys talk about trust and recovery: being a trusting person, becoming a trustworthy individual after years of lying to everyone, and trusting others when you know you shouldn't. Artists in this episode include Fiona Apple, The Fruit Bats, Springtime Carnivore, Angel Olsen, Sigma (feat. Birdy), Yellow Ostrich, Air Traffic Controller, and The National. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
Greta Morgan went into an “intense headspace” for her latest album as Springtime Carnivore, and the result was Midnight Room, her most finessed and melodic set of songs to date. Morgan returns to the KEXP studios for a semi-acoustic session featuring four Midnight Room tracks and a conversation with Cheryl Waters about the process of working with producer Chris Coady to make a song “sound like cobalt blue". Recorded 1/12/2017 - 4 songs: Raised By Wolves, Double Infinity, Midnight Room, Nude PolaroidsSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For her final mix of 2016, Cheryl Waters dives into a colorful spectrum of hip-hop, rock, and roots music from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, featuring new tracks from Pond, SISTERS, and Springtime Carnivore. 1. Hiss Golden Messenger – Biloxi2. DRAEMHOUSE – Hard Times For Good Days3. Headwaves – Bare Hands4. The Away Days – Best Rebellious5. Aan – All You Have To Say6. SISTERS – Trails7. Secretary – Words8. Springtime Carnivore – Double Infinity9. Pavo Pavo – Ran Ran Run10. Chimurenga Renaissance – The B.A.D. Is So Good11. Fujiya & Miyagi – Extended Dance Mix12. Kate Tempest – Ketamine For Breakfast13. Pond – Sweep Me Off My FeetSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Courtney and Gus discuss Halloween 2016, the That's So Raven/Will and Grace reboots, the death of Vine, the 4 day wizarding school in France, and imagine a world where Rachel Bloom from Crazy Ex Girlfriend was President of the United States.
In 2014, Greta Morgan released her first album as Springtime Carnivore. Following that release she has had an exciting 2015; touring with Of Montreal, Father John Misty and Jenny Lewis. In this bonus episode, we talk to Greta about her process, motivations and her upcoming album. Springtime Carnivore’s music soundtracked comedian Pamela Ribon’s stories in Episode 17 of She Does.
On this episode, we talk about all the new Apple stuff, explore the website Every Noise at Once and rock out to Springtime Carnivore. Links: rumorsontheinternets.org/episode59