Tiny Habits on James Taylor, Tour Stories and 70s Vocal Production 🎸

Tiny Habits on James Taylor, Tour Stories and 70s Vocal Production 🎸

Author: Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews September 2, 2026 Duration: 25:14

Indie-folk trio Tiny Habits (Judah Mayowa, Maya Rae and Cinya Khan) join host Adam Unze for the mini-season finale of The Spark Parade!


The group shares the story behind their Spark: James Taylor’s 1976 classic album, In the Pocket, featuring iconic tracks like "Shower the People" and "Woman’s Gotta Have It".


Together, Adam and Tiny Habits break down:


  • What it was like spending a summer touring with James Taylor and listening to his music on his tour plane
  • The hilarious (and surprisingly candid) career advice James gave them about record labels
  • The warm analogue sonics, tape hiss and vocal arrangements of 1970s studio production
  • How James Taylor's vocal phrasing directly inspired the arrangements on their debut album All Is Yes
  • The emotional power of music that connects across generations


Check out Tiny Habits' fantastic new sophomore album Keepers!




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What single piece of art-an album, a film, a television show-fundamentally altered your creative path? That's the central question of The Spark Parade, a podcast hosted by Adam Unze. This isn't a standard interview format; it's a focused excavation of a singular, transformative work. Each conversation with an actor, musician, or cultural icon revolves entirely around that one catalytic piece of culture that ignited their journey. The discussion delves into the personal history and emotional resonance of the work, whether it's a cult classic or a mainstream hit, tracing how its influence continues to echo through their life and career. Listeners are invited into these intimate reflections, hearing stories from artists like Margaret Cho and Maya about the moments of inspiration that sparked everything. The podcast operates at the intersection of music, film, and personal narrative, offering a unique lens on the creative process. By concentrating on a single artifact, each episode provides a deep, nuanced portrait of both the artist and the art that made them. You'll come away from the podcast not just with a recommendation, but with an understanding of how art shapes identity.
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