Kevin Morby on America, Imposter Syndrome, and New Album 'Little Wide Open'

Kevin Morby's new album 'Little Wide Open' concludes a trilogy that began with his move to Kansas City in 2017. The album, produced for the first time by Aaron Dessner, marks a departure from the Midwest as Morby now resides in Los Angeles. In an interview, Morby discusses his complicated relationship with America, stating that he feels embarrassed to say he is from the US and has been processing the country's changes since 2016. He describes the album as particularly honest and notes that it addresses imposter syndrome more than any of his previous work. The song 'Die young' reflects on the reckless behavior of his youth and the loss of friends who did not survive. Morby aims to create music that feels American but embraces the strange and creative side of the country.