Working: Genre-Fluid Musician Yola on Mining Her Subconscious

Published: July 11, 2021, 9 a.m.

b'This week, host Isaac Butler talks to the multitalented singer/songwriter Yola. In the interview Yola breaks down her songwriting process from the first seed of an idea to the final product. She also discusses her forthcoming album, Stand for Myself, and the collaborative work that went into it.\\xa0\\nAfter the interview Isaac and co-host June Thomas marvel at Yola\\u2019s intuitive songwriting style.\\xa0\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Yola talks about her musical influences and her upcoming tour.\\xa0\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\xa0\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood\\u2014and you\\u2019ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'