In this episode of The Songwriting Mind, we hear from Fonteyn, a UK -born songwriter now based in Los Angeles. Fonteyn discusses the intangible relationship between melody and chords that defines her seventies soft rock sensibility, and explores the spiritual aspects of receiving songs from what she calls "the river of songs." This interview was recorded on March 28, 2025, at the Modern Hotel in Boise, Idaho, during Treefort Music Festival.

Original songs featured in this episode: Girl On A Motorcylce, Darlin (How Do I Let You Know), Jody, Joan, Things to Make You Feel Better, Seeing Stars (Unreleased), Holdin' On.

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In this episode of The Songwriting Mind, we hear from Chad Monticue, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Chad shares his perspective on collaboration, discussing his various roles across different projects from Animal Scream to producing Zack Keim’s “Battery Lane” album. He reflects on the art of identifying what a song needs, the balance between creative freedom and limitations, and how family life shapes his creative process. Chad also discusses his band Animal Scream’s latest EP “Otherworldly Pictures” and explores his approach to writing both personal and observational lyrics. This interview was recorded on March 29, 2025, at Flying M Coffee House in Boise, Idaho, during Treefort Music Festival.

Original songs featured in this episode: Otherworldly Pictures (Animal Scream), Tiger Balm (Ames Harding & the Mirage), It’s Gonna Be Cruel (Animal Scream), Strangled Up in Two (Animal Scream), Incredible (Zack Keim), Washington D.C. (Zack Keim)

In this episode of The Songwriting Mind, we hear from Zack Keim, a singer-songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Zack shares personal insights and experiences that inspired the making of his latest album “Battery Lane.” He reflects on the collaborative process with producer and co-writer Chad Monticue. Recorded live at Boise Contemporary Theater for Podfort at Treefort Music Festival on March 28, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. Sound engineering by Brett Badostain. Special thanks to Alisha Graefe, director of Podfort.

Original songs featured in this episode: Woodley Park, Alice, Battery Lane, Canyon, Better Days, Wash Away The Pain, and Washington D.C.