Songcraft · Scott B. Bomar, Paul Duncan
Songcraft Classic: EMILY SALIERS of Indigo Girls
October 14, 2025·1 hr 22 min·4 clips
Emily Saliers reveals she wrote 'Closer to Fine' on a Vermont cabin porch while thinking about her college experience and how we seek answers.
As heard by us
Emily Saliers revisits Indigo Girls lyrics with warmth, candor, and a sharpened ear for economy.
Songcraft's anniversary re-release brings back a 2019 conversation with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, framed by Paul Duncan and Scott B. Bomar as part of the show's 10th year.
Why you'd press play
For when you want songwriting talk with real lyric detail and no gloss.
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