How do you find your own artistic identity after years inside a successful band?

In this episode of the Sonical.ly Podcast, Noah Hill of Parcels shares the deeply personal journey behind his debut solo album Ok ok now, revealing how songs written across nearly a decade kept circling back to the same relationship, its ending, and the memories that remained.

Noah opens up about stepping outside the collaborative world of Parcels, returning to the folk and acoustic music that first inspired him, and learning to trust the music that felt most authentic to him. He also breaks down the stories behind “Bye Baby” and “It’s All in My Head,” including the emotional experiences that shaped the lyrics.

We also dive into Noah’s songwriting, music production, recording and mixing process—from writing on acoustic guitar and working in Logic Pro to mixing the entire album himself and learning how to maintain perspective after spending months inside the same songs.

Whether you're a songwriter, producer, musician, or independent artist, this conversation offers practical insights into creativity, artist development, finding your own voice, and making music that feels genuinely yours.

In this episode:

🎵 Growing up with music and discovering songwriting

🎸 Finding an artistic identity outside of Parcels

❤️ The relationship behind Ok ok now

🧠 The story behind “It’s All in My Head”

👋 Writing “Bye Baby” and learning to let go

🎚️ Producing, recording and mixing his own album

🎛️ EQ, compression, vocal production and learning to trust your ears

💡 Advice for the next generation of music creators

Hosted by Elmo Chong

Founder of Sonical.ly | Juno Award-winning Music Producer

Music Creators Educating Music Creators.

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