Riley Pearce Interview: Touring Australia vs Europe, Songwriting Process & Indie Artist Life

In this episode, Matt sits down with singer-songwriter Riley Pearce to talk about his journey as an independent artist, his latest album, and the realities of building a music career today.

Riley shares insights into touring across Australia and Europe, explaining how geography and audience culture shape the live music experience. He also dives deep into his songwriting process, from early acoustic influences to writing emotionally driven songs like “Left Side View.”

The conversation also explores:

• The evolution of his music over the past decade
• Collaborating with other artists and writing for different genres
• The meaning behind his cover of “Amsterdam” by Gregory Alan Isakov
• Navigating social media as a modern musician
• Creativity, unfinished songs, and artistic growth

This is a thoughtful and honest look at what it means to create, grow, and stay authentic as an artist.

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