Raegan Leilani joins Grooves of Influence to talk about The Party by Andy Shauf and why its layered storytelling, shifting perspectives, and subtle character connections make it her most influential album. We discuss honest songwriting, writing from emotion instead of perfection, and how songs can stay personal while still leaving room for listeners to find their own meaning. Raegan also shares how her band helped shape songs in the studio, how she writes through voice memos and instinct, and why jazz, pop, and vulnerability all meet in her music. A thoughtful conversation about storytelling, production, interpretation, and learning to trust what comes naturally.

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00:00 Podcast Intro | Grooves of Influence Music Podcast

00:19 Raegan Leilani Interview | Jazz Pop Sound and Musical Style

01:06 Most Influential Album: The Party by Andy Shauf

02:33 Andy Shauf’s The Party | Hidden Storylines and Album Concept

03:20 Songwriting from Different Perspectives

04:15 Favorite Storyline from The Party Album

06:44 Interpreting Characters in Andy Shauf’s The Party

07:40 Songwriting Tips | How Specific Should Lyrics Be?

08:49 Raegan Leilani Songwriting Process

09:33 How Raegan Leilani’s Songs Come Together

10:26 Studio Recording Process with Her Band

11:32 Writing “Keep It Boring Girl” | Songwriting Story

12:12 Writing Introspective Songs and Simple Emotions

13:36 The Magician | Mystery in Andy Shauf’s The Party

14:58 Discovering Andy Shauf Through Clarinet

15:55 How Raegan Leilani Met Her Band

17:13 Growing Up with Jazz and Playing Clarinet

18:20 Jazz Influence in Raegan Leilani’s Music

19:13 Michael Bublé and Early Music Influences

20:26 Funny Story About Only Watching Movie Sequels

21:44 Listening to Your Own Music After Releasing It

22:25 Sharing Personal Songs with Family

23:36 How Raegan Hopes Listeners Connect with Her Music

24:45 Favorite Songs from The Party by Andy Shauf

25:57 “Alexander All Alone” | The Ending of The Party

27:07 The Party Album Artwork and Character Connections

28:03 Production Style and Waltz Rhythm in The Party

28:59 Where to Find Raegan Leilani | Tour and Music Links