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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.

360
Episodes
135
Guests

Notable Guests

SA
So Afraid 2x
AM
Astonished Man 2x
RC
Ralph Carney 2x
SA
Slip Away 2x
WD
Water Me Down 2x
WA
We Are 2x
CB
Clearest Blue 2x
GW
Go Your Own Way 2x
SS
Scott Street 2x
BD
Black Dog 2x
BP
Black Panther 2x
BM
Bobby McFerrin 1x
BC
Basket Case 1x
BH
Boys Wanna Be Her 1x
BM
Blue Monday 1x

Recent Episodes

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
Oct 29, 2025 · 35:19
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham discuss 'Frozen Love' from their only album together as Buckingham Nicks, released in 1973
Frozen Love
35:19
Oct 22, 2025 · 20:42
Lindsey Buckingham breaks down 'Go Your Own Way,' a song he wrote about his relationship with Stevie Nicks for Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours
Go Your Own Way
20:42
Oct 15, 2025 · 31:54
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy from A-ha traces the long development of 'Take On Me,' which he originally wrote as a teenager in Norway
Take On Me
31:54
Oct 1, 2025 · 27:00
Lady Gaga discusses 'Abracadabra' from her sixth album Mayhem, co-written and co-produced with Andrew Watt and Cirkut
27:00
Sep 24, 2025 · 21:02
Chef David Chang discusses 'I See a Darkness,' the title track from Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's 1999 album that deeply resonates with him
21:02
Sep 17, 2025 · 31:17
Ethel Cain (Hayden Anhedönia) breaks down 'Nettles,' exploring how the song evolved over several years before reaching its final form
31:17

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