In this episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger reconnects with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Billy Harvey for a deep, unfiltered conversation centered around Billy’s powerful new album, Num. Returning as one of the earliest guests in the show’s history, Billy reflects on how time, parenthood, anxiety, and social unrest have reshaped both his life and his songwriting.

The discussion opens with the idea that “time is a thief,” a theme that runs throughout Num. Billy shares how becoming more aware of time’s passing has influenced the way he writes, records, and lives, especially as a father. The album explores vulnerability not as weakness, but as clarity—an awakening from emotional numbness into something more honest and activated.

Billy breaks down his creative process, describing Num as a layered work, crafted almost like a “Chinese box,” revealing deeper meaning with each listen. From the opening track “We Are the Aliens” to songs like “Anxiety Attack,” “Millennial Falcons,” and the title track “Num,” the album confronts modern overwhelm, social disconnection, and the desire for collective action.

Family plays a central role in the record, with Billy’s children contributing vocals and energy, blurring the line between personal life and art. This refusal to separate worlds is core to Billy’s philosophy—authenticity over performance, truth over polish. He speaks candidly about insecurity, self-doubt, and the emotional toll of making records, while also expressing an unshakable need to keep creating.

The conversation also touches on gender dynamics, empowerment, and Billy’s belief that society urgently needs stronger female leadership. He reflects on the importance of community, togetherness, and showing up for one another in an increasingly fragmented world.

Throughout the episode, Billy’s evolving relationship with music is clear: less concerned with industry outcomes and more focused on honesty, connection, and the timeless act of making songs that matter. Num is not just an album—it’s a reckoning, an invitation to wake up, and a reminder that music can still cut through the noise. 

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