Fuegostine's Music Club
Fuegostine’s Music Club is a deep-dive conversation series hosted by music curator Matt Firestine (@fuegostine), spotlighting the artists shaping today’s most meaningful music. Each episode goes beyond the surface — into the stories, heartbreaks, creative struggles, breakthroughs, and real-life moments that fuel the songs we love.
From breakout songwriters to touring veterans, the Music Club brings you honest conversations about artistry, mental health, career pivots, creative identity, and what it really takes to make music in the modern world.
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Billy Raffoul on His Self-Titled Album, Songwriting Process, Touring the World & Mental Health in Music | Fuegostine's Music Club
Singer-songwriter Billy Raffoul joins Matt for an honest, deep-dive conversation about the evolution of his sound, the influences that shaped him, and the intimate creative process behind his upcoming self-titled album, arriving July 18th. Known for his gravelly voice and emotionally raw songwriting, Raffoul pulls back the curtain on how his family, travel, and global audience shaped the music he makes today.
Billy talks about growing up in a musical household, resisting music at first, and eventually finding his way back to it. He shares stories about the artists who molded his early years — from The Beatles and Joni Mitchell to Springsteen, Dylan, Neil Young, and Otis Redding — and how those influences live inside the stripped-back, acoustic-driven sound of his new record.
Hear Billy open up about:
— How Springsteen’s Nebraska and early Dylan informed his songwriting
— Writing 40 songs in two months in his small home studio
— The story behind fan-favorites like “Homebody” and “How About a Drink”
— His experience collaborating with Avicii and Kygo early in his career
— Playing emotionally charged shows in Cape Town, Germany, and across the world
— How touring affects mental health and why artists need more support
Billy also shares the artists he’s obsessed with right now, including Wonderhorse, MJ Lenderman, and Emily James, and teases new music outside the album — including a rock-leaning track called “Canadian.”
Whether you're a longtime Billy Raffoul fan or discovering him for the first time, this interview showcases the heart, honesty, and intention behind one of the most compelling voices in modern singer-songwriter music.
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