Dustin Lowman

Get ready for a deep dive into the mind of Dustin Lowman! In the latest episode of Pursuing the Muse, Tom Compton sits down with singer-songwriter Dustin Lowman to discuss his captivating album, "Invulnerable,".

Dustin Lowman is a singer-songwriter residing in the greater New York City area, drawing inspiration from masters like Bob Dylan. He released his album "Invulnerable" in late 2024, following EPs such as "Carnivalesque" and "Folk Songs". Lowman views songwriting as an inner sanctum where he converts the chaos from life into something constructive

In the interview, Dustin shares the fascinating concept behind the album's title and goes deep on several of the tracks. He elaborates on his innate draw to creative writing from a young age and how he began songwriting around age 15. He describes the value of the "insecure voice". There's also chat about Bob Dylan and Dustin's use of comedy.

This episode offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of a talented songwriter who truly lives his art.

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Learn more about Dustin here:

https://dustinlowman.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dustinlowmanmusic/

https://www.facebook.com/DustinLowmanMusic/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EXIhje91Ic2bnsbk_skXg

https://onwriting.substack.com/

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• 00:01:52 - Intro to Dustin Lowman

• 00:02:05 - Meaning behind the album title "Invulnerable"

• 00:04:25 - Xppreciation for the album

• 00:06:18 - Inspiration for "Lucky Stars"

• 00:07:42 - Early beginnings as a songwriter

• 00:09:42 - Learning guitar and obsessively writing and studying songs

• 00:10:49 - Desire to perform

• 00:12:03 - Performing felt intuitive

• 00:12:55 - Differences in performing solo acoustic vs. with a band

• 00:14:20 - Challenges and realities of playing with a band

• 00:16:13 - Dustin Lowman's journey from Connecticut to Brooklyn

• 00:18:43 - Songwriting as a "sanctum"

• 00:21:06 - The role of validation

• 00:23:55 - The value of insecurity in creativity

• 00:25:35 - Inspiration for "A Little Green Left"

• 00:28:02 - Deep connection to Bob Dylan

• 00:30:39 - Dylan's tangible influence on Lowman's songwriting

• 00:33:04 - Thoughts on the Bob Dylan biopic

• 00:38:16 - Origin of "Hangover Cure"

• 00:40:49 - "Searching for My Twin"

• 00:42:29 - Comedy and wit

• 00:45:42 - Discusses his wide range of comedic influences

• 00:48:38 - Upcoming projects and ways to follow

• 00:49:55 - Lowman's Substack, "On Writing,"

• 00:50:31 - Closing remarks