Magnus Ferrell

Rising superstar Magnus Ferrell sits down and has a deep conversation about his music and life. Magnus gives insight into his musical inspirations growing up and how his piano lessons as a kid played a pivotal role in developing his love of music. He tells us his father, Will Ferrell, is one of his music career's biggest supporters. Ferrell's grandfather, Roy Lee Ferrell Jr. played saxophone and keyboard for The Righteous Brothers. Shawn asks what Ferrell's processes are when it comes to writing his music, what inspires him and where his soulful vibe comes from. Magnus and Shawn get into the inspiration behind his record "Asleep Talking" and who the record was written about. Ferrell talks about how his life and how he is feeling in the moment play major roles in his song writing. He speaks about how he prefers to write music that's relatable. Shawn gives him advice on navigating the industry, trusting his gut, and embracing change as he grows into his artistry. Other topics in the episode include his early start in high school theater, his advice to his younger self, his top five vocalists as well as the top five songs he wishes he wrote. Magnus also has some questions of his own that dive into how Boyz II Men created some of their records. The duo also perform Magnus Ferrell's hit record "Asleep Talking" streaming on all platforms. We highly recommend checking out more of his music!

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