Hello, this is Dev, and I'm here to introduce you to ‘Devin Townsend Podcast’ - A monthly series of observations about the process of writing and creating music, presented by Inside Out Music.

Yet in all seriousness: Why in the world would we need another Podcast?

During the pandemic I started a podcast with the intention of using stories about my back catalog as a vehicle for discussing topics pertaining to the ‘creative process’. The hope was that simply talking about my personal experiences and the things that went into those artistic ventures would provide some useful information to others working through similar things. I don't claim to be an expert, nor do I feel qualified to offer legitimate advice to anyone seeking ‘life advice’, but I have had a lot of ups and downs through the course of making numerous albums that have taught me a lot of lessons I feel I can share.

This new version of the podcast will shift focus slightly and move on from simply talking about my past records, and instead focus on a real time observation of the next ones. I have a fair amount of experience to offer, however rather than trying to come across as some sort of a 'self help' character, I feel that theres enough people asking me how those experiences have shaped my writing that this seemed to be an angle to get behind, and in our tiny little scene, it seems like there was actually space for it. So here we go.

I’ve had a long and diverse career, and as I start a whole new era of creative ventures, I felt it could prove useful to document that entire process (from day one) through a series of monthly observations. This will evolve into interviews with the people involved, and glimpses behind the scenes of it all. In the past, this part of the journey has been kept under wraps, but after years of being asked for advice and upon being offered a platform to speak, this seemed like the one thing I am actually 'qualified' to speak about.

Essentially, this podcast will start from the very beginning of my process of creating a project I believe to be called ‘The Moth' with all the creative, personal, technical, and psychological things that come along with that. At this stage, I’m just starting to formulate ideas, so this exists from minute one of this project.

If I’m asked to speak publicly, I would much rather express things that I feel I can comprehend upon reflection of my personal experiences rather than just fill the air with more opinions on ‘current events’. My hope is that it may actually help other creative types who may find themselves new to some of these thoughts or hurdles, so just take it with a grain of salt and maybe there will be something in it of value for you and your work.

Thanks for everything, and I’m excited to see where we go. Being a musician and an artist is rewarding and challenging. I love it =)

Devin