RSR 564 - Packy Lundholm - Writing, Producing & Recording Yourself at Home - Recording Studio Rockstars

RSR 564 – Packy Lundholm – Writing, Producing & Recording Yourself at Home

What happens when a Chicago multi-instrumentalist with power-pop roots, psychedelic instincts, and indie-folk sensitivity lands in Nashville with a home studio, a loop pedal, and a fearless creative streak?

In this episode, I sat down with Packy Lundholm — songwriter, producer, guitarist, and longtime member of I Fight Dragons, Theo Katzman’s band, and collaborator with artists like May Erlewine, Woody Goss, and Kory Quinn. We talk about his move from Chicago to Nashville, how he built a recording life out of his home studio, and the unexpected freedom that comes from producing across wildly different genres.

Packy shares how looping and improvisation shaped his musicianship, why writing too many verses is part of his process, and how he trims songs back to their emotional core. We dig into the art of collaboration, arranging for different artists, producing folk vs. rock vs. synth-driven pop, and why he still chases the power-pop/psych/Americana blend that first inspired him. We also get into the Track Sabbath series, his shift toward co-producing for May Erlewine, and what it means to build a career where playing, writing, and producing all feed each other.

Whether you’re a home-studio songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist juggling bands, or a producer trying to define your sound, Packy’s journey is packed with real-world insight, humility, and a ton of creative encouragement.

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Website Links:

Website: https://packylundholm.bandcamp.com/music

Instagram: @packylundholm
https://www.instagram.com/packylundholm

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko
Daria Tupesis

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