Basic Folk podcast, eps. 309 – Sara Watkins (I’m With Her)
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Sara Watkins joins us to talk about Wild and Clear and Blue, the new album from I’m With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. The new album was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward in a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious and spiritual. Sara shares insights into the unique telepathic connection within the band, which was there from their first public appearance in 2014. Watkins is at it again with her incredible vocal performances on this album that bring to mind Fiona Apple, especially on the song “Sisters of the Night Watch.”
A longtime Angelo, Sara gets into the meaning of the song “Standing on the Fault Line,” which has her reconsider what’s safe, what’s permanent, what is essential in order to remain in California. She also explains how their tight-knit sisterhood and collaborative efforts have strengthened over the years. We also talk about the meaning of a supergroup versus a cohesive band, artistic processes, and how personal history and motherhood have impacted their music. Additionally, we explore the challenges of balancing life on tour, the importance of small talk, the necessity of doing music as a hobby for personal fulfillment, and the massive annual band party that inspired “Year After Year.”
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