You can support the show with monthly contributions through our Patreon site at: https://www.patreon.com/MakersAndShakersWelcome back to Season 6! This week I’m joined by the amazing songwriter, singer, and guitarist Aoife O’Donovan. We get into all kinds of things about her spectacular new record “Age of Apathy” - how she approached songwriting and layering guitar parts, working with producer Joe Henry and remotely with musicians during the pandemic. We also talked about her history recording with Tucker Martine, and her other group I’m With Her. Whether performing solo, part of a collaboration with the likes of Chris Thile, Jerry Douglas, or I’m With Her, to her earlier band Crooked Still, Aoife has always pushed the boundaries of melody and song framework, and her voice is always spectacular. Enjoy, share and please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode here, which features the artist’s own music, plus many of the songs that were discussed during the show.Info on Aoife’s records, merch and tour dates can be found at www.aoifeodonovan.comThis episode is brought to you by Izotope - check out their amazing recording software at www.izotope.comYour fearless host, Steve Dawson can be found at: www.stevedawson.ca