Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Tim Minchin Reflects on New Album, Songwriting Journey
Tim Minchin, who's now 49, has a new album called "Time Machine" with songs he wrote a long time ago.
He became famous as a comedian and wrote music for "Matilda the Musical".
Now, he's sharing these older songs.
He talks about how he writes songs, saying his are very specific in their meaning.
He feels his job is to share good ideas and make people feel things.
He's happy he didn't become successful with these songs earlier, as it allows him to release them in a more relaxed way now.
Tim Minchin's new album "Time Machine" features songs written in his twenties.
Minchin gained critical success as a comedian in 2005.
He wrote music and lyrics for "Matilda the Musical".
Minchin signed with BMG record label in 2020.
He reflects on his career and views on songwriting in an interview.
- Who
- Tim Minchin
- What
- Interview with Tim Minchin discussing his new album and career.
- When
- 2025
- Where
- London
- Why
- To reflect on his new album and songwriting journey.
Minchin's View
Songwriting Approach
Songwriting Approach
Minchin's View
Expresses that some of his songs are deeply personal.
Songwriting Approach
Songwriting can also be about putting himself in someone else's shoes.
- Album Title
- "Time Machine"
- Age
- 49
- Profession
- Musician and writer
- Musical
- "Matilda the Musical"
- Record Label
- BMG
- Success as Comedian
- 2005