The Art of Emotion: A Conversation with Davin McCoy

On the podcast Curious Goldfish, host Jason English interviews singer-songwriter Davin McCoy. They discuss the intense emotional depth in Davin's music and how it can make listeners feel uncomfortable, which Davin views as similar to the raw, emotive energy of punk rock. Davin also shares his perspective on songwriting, his growth as an artist over the years, and how he uses music as an outlet for his emotions. He talks about having a backlog of songs from the past 10 years which he intends to clean up lyrically for his upcoming album. Guest appearances and collaborations are planned for the recording process, although Davin insists the album remains a deeply personal project. The podcast concludes with the duo talking smack about ping pong. Davin also provides an exclusive performance of "Rings" next to a campfire from a house show in December 2023.

00:06 Introduction and Host's Journey to Atlanta

01:20 Discovering Local Talent: Davin McCoy

02:16 The Magic of Live Performances

02:41 Davin's Upcoming Album and Musical Journey

03:55 The Struggles and Triumphs of a Music Career

04:08 Behind the Scenes: Recording Process

05:01 Navigating the Music Industry: Past Experiences

06:56 Revisiting Old Songs and Future Plans

09:10 Personal Growth and Evolution as an Artist

09:15 Emotional Connection through Music

17:21 The Songwriting Process and Backlog

18:01 The Therapeutic Nature of Songwriting

18:34 The Process of Selecting Songs for the Album

19:22 Collaboration and Personal Connection in Music

20:07 The Goals and Themes of the Upcoming Album

21:22 The Emotional Impact of Music

22:21 The Duality of Emotion in Music

25:55 The Release of a Live Recording

29:22 Preparing for the New Album

31:55 Looking Forward to Muscle Shoals

38:12 Closing Remarks and Live Recording of "Rings"