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Attention Engineer: Artists on creativity, grit & determination

Attention Engineer: Artists on creativity, grit & determination

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I’m Laura Kidd, an independent music producer, songwriter and visual artist based in Nottingham, UK, making music as Penfriend (formerly She Makes War and Obey Robots). My mission is to encourage creativity in others by sharing my artistic process, plus thoughts on the philosophy of creativity. In my first podcasting era 2019-2021 I interviewed 50 of my favourite artists and comedians for my “Attention Engineer” episodes. I asked nosey questions about creativity, grit and determination and received some surprising answers… In 2024 I missed podcasting so much I decided to start sharing here in a different way. Subscribe to join me for the next part of this journey!

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Recent Episodes

  • Giving yourself permission to be creative - Matthew Caws, Nada Surf

    3 years ago

  • Connection and communion through music...talking to Grace Petrie

    3 years ago

  • Music as a tool of unity - Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari)

    3 years ago

  • Celebrating a breadth of voices in music - Miki Berenyi (Piroshka / Lush)

    3 years ago

  • Ep46: Ginger Wildheart on creating a you-sized shape in the world of music

    3 years ago

  • Ep45: Mary Spender on finding a smarter route to a full-time music career and building a huge fanbase on YouTube

    3 years ago

  • Ep43: Lou Barlow (Sebadoh / Dinosaur Jr / The Folk Implosion) on building a body of work...however the f*** he wants to

    3 years ago

  • Ep42: Shingai (Noisettes) on finding creative freedom through generosity

    3 years ago

  • Ep41: Juliana Hatfield on drawing without looking

    3 years ago

  • Bonus Musical Mini Episode - I'll Start A Fire

    4 years ago