Mary Shelley with a Guitar | Mary Timony (CAS’92)

Mary Timony (CFA’92) is a luminary of indie rock, renowned for her distinctive guitar style and innovative approach to music-making. Named among Rolling Stone's top 250 guitarists of all time, Timony has left her distinctive mark on contemporary music as a singer-songwriter, as well as a member of bands Ex-Hex, Autoclave, Helium, and Wild Flag.

In this episode, Timony explores her musical path from classical guitar to DC hardcore to indie rock trailblazer, and how she has navigated the delicate balance between creative expression and the practicalities of making a living amidst personal pain and a rapidly evolving music industry.

Mary Timony’s latest solo album, Untame the Tiger, is available now at an independent record store near you and on streaming platforms.

00:00 Introductions
02:58 Untame the Tiger 2024 tour
03:56 Recording the new album amidst personal hardship
06:45 Mary's musical origins
09:39 From classical guitar to English major at BU
12:05 Forming a band in Boston
13:25 The life of a professional musician and recording artist
15:49 Student Question:How did BU prepare you for your career today?
19:02 On streaming and technological change in the music industry
25:07 Next projects?
26:18 Conclusions

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