📄 Episode Description:

On this episode of the So Rude Podcast, host Paige Ruderman sits down with indie-pop singer-songwriter Jay Putty to unpack the heart, hurt, and hope behind his most personal release yet: the Mountains and Valleys EP.

From his small-town Indiana roots to building a career in Nashville’s songwriting scene, Jay shares how personal loss, mental health struggles, and a deep love for both music and cinema shaped this vulnerable, cinematic body of work. He opens up about writing through grief, releasing his first-ever instrumental tracks, and the emotional meaning behind fan-favorite singles like “Call of the Wild” and “Start of Something New.”

Whether you're a songwriter, music lover, or someone navigating life’s highs and lows, Jay’s story will leave you feeling seen, comforted, and inspired.

🧠 What We Talk About:

• How grief shaped Mountains and Valleys

• Jay’s love for cinematic music and storytelling

• Writing his first instrumental compositions

• Balancing emotional weight with pop accessibility

• The making of new singles “Call of the Wild” & “Start of Something New”

• The move from Indiana to Nashville

• What keeps indie artists going through the grind

• Advice for staying authentic in today’s music industry

🎧 About the So Rude Podcast:

So Rude is hosted by Paige Ruderman and dives into real conversations with artists, songwriters, and creatives in Nashville and beyond. From the music industry’s highs and lows to the behind-the-scenes of songwriting and career growth, this show keeps it honest, curious, and always relevant. New episodes drop Tuesdays.

📲 Connect with Jay Putty:

- Instagram: @jayputty (https://www.instagram.com/jayputty)

- TikTok: @thejayputty (https://www.tiktok.com/thejayputty)

- Website: https://thisisjayputty.com/

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