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Song Exploder

Song Exploder

Hrishikesh Hirway · Music · EN

Song Exploder features musicians deconstructing their songs, revealing the creative process behind their music through in-depth discussions of writing and recording. Each episode offers a unique look into the making of a specific track, appealing to music enthusiasts and aspiring artists alike.

366
Episodes
138
Guests

Notable Guests

WD
Water Me Down 2x
BP
Black Panther 2x
RC
Ralph Carney 2x
SA
So Afraid 2x
WA
We Are 2x
AM
Astonished Man 2x
CB
Clearest Blue 2x
GW
Go Your Own Way 2x
SS
Scott Street 2x
SA
Slip Away 2x
BD
Black Dog 2x
BM
Blue Monday 1x
AK
Angelique Kidjo 1x
BM
Bobby McFerrin 1x
AS
Alynda Segarra 1x

Recent Episodes

May 20, 2026 · 26:11
26:11
May 13, 2026 · 22:35
Emma Straub, author of 'This Time Tomorrow,' discusses her new novel 'American Fantasy'.
22:35
May 6, 2026 · 25:46
The xx formed in high school, releasing their Mercury Prize-winning debut in 2009.
25:46
Apr 22, 2026 · 19:27
Yusuf / Cat Stevens discusses his 1970 album "Tea for the Tillerman" and its 2020 re-imagining.
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
19:27
Apr 15, 2026 · 24:52
Nate DiMeo shares "The Thundering Herd, The Vanishing American" from The Memory Palace.
24:52
Apr 8, 2026 · 22:43
Alynda Segarra discusses their latest album, "The Past Is Still Alive."
Alynda Segarra
22:43
Mar 25, 2026 · 25:35
Jack Harlow discusses his musical journey from Louisville to Grammy nominations.
25:35
Mar 18, 2026 · 22:09
Baz Luhrmann discusses his film "Time After Time" and his career.
Baz Luhrmann
22:09
Mar 11, 2026 · 24:26
Tom Bailey discusses the creation of Thompson Twins' 1983 hit "Hold Me Now."
Hold Me Now
24:26
Feb 25, 2026 · 25:39
Silvana Estrada, a Latin Grammy winner, discusses her song "Como Un Pájaro."
25:39
Feb 18, 2026 · 28:57
Revisiting Iron & Wine's "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" from 2022.
28:57
Feb 11, 2026 · 25:04
The Marías discusses the creation of their hit 'No One Noticed' from their 2024 album Submarine, which earned them a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist
No One Noticed
25:04
Jan 28, 2026 · 24:53
Leon Thomas breaks down the title track 'Mutt' from his second album, which became a breakout hit and earned him six Grammy nominations including Best New Artist
24:53
Jan 21, 2026 · 26:13
Author John Green discusses how 'You'll Never Walk Alone' by Gerry and the Pacemakers profoundly changed his life
26:13
Jan 14, 2026 · 22:14
Hit-Boy chooses to discuss 'Racks in the Middle' by Nipsey Hussle featuring Roddy Ricch, the last song released during Nipsey's lifetime
22:14
Dec 17, 2025 · 25:13
French duo Air discusses 'Playground Love' from their critically acclaimed The Virgin Suicides soundtrack created for Sofia Coppola's directorial debut
Gordon Tracks
25:13
Dec 10, 2025 · 23:24
Director Rian Johnson discusses how Richard Wagner's overture to Das Rheingold profoundly impacted him musically
23:24
Dec 3, 2025 · 23:03
Jessie Reyez breaks down her song 'Goliath,' which she wrote in a studio session with production team Monsters & Strangerz and producer Gitty
23:03
Nov 19, 2025 · 24:01
Comedian and multi-talented creator Demi Adejuyigbe discusses The Strokes' 'You Only Live Once,' focusing on both the song and its music video
24:01
Nov 12, 2025 · 26:30
Brothers Pusha T and Malice of Clipse discuss 'The Birds Don't Sing,' written following the deaths of both their parents within months
26:30

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