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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

Episodes (Page 7)

Mar 9, 2022 · 22:22
Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) deconstructs "Slip Away."
Slip Away
22:22
Feb 23, 2022 · 18:26
Sarah Kinsley details writing "The King" during the pandemic.
The King
18:26
Feb 9, 2022 · 20:45
Brandi Carlile explains her song "You and Me On the Rock."
20:45
Jan 26, 2022 · 22:07
Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos discusses their hit "Take Me Out."
Take Me Out
22:07
Jan 12, 2022 · 20:41
Joy Oladokun shares the story behind her song "Look Up."
Look Up
20:41
Dec 15, 2021 · 19:46
Danny Elfman discusses his iconic score for Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
19:46
Dec 1, 2021 · 17:45
Halsey details the creation of her song 'You Asked for This' from her album.
17:45
Nov 17, 2021 · 29:04
Hans Zimmer breaks down his Oscar-winning score for Denis Villeneuve's Dune.
29:04
Nov 3, 2021 · 24:08
Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs explains the title track 'I Don't Live Here Anymore'.
24:08
Oct 20, 2021 · 16:39
Willow Smith discusses her song 'Transparent Soul' featuring Travis Barker.
Travis Barker
16:39
Oct 13, 2021 · 16:48
Hrishikesh Hirway shares his TED Talk on the power of close listening.
16:48
Oct 6, 2021 · 26:10
The episode features John Lennon's song 'God' from his first solo album.
26:10
Sep 22, 2021 · 23:40
Lucy Dacus explains the intricate process behind her song 'Thumbs'.
23:40
Sep 8, 2021 · 20:14
Mustafa shares the inspiration behind his debut album 'When Smoke Rises'.
Air Forces
20:14
Aug 25, 2021 · 17:18
Lykke Li discusses her breakout hit 'I Follow Rivers' from 'Wounded Rhymes'.
17:18
Aug 11, 2021 · 20:40
James Mercer wrote "New Slang" in Albuquerque, later re-recorded for The Shins' debut.
New Slang
20:40
Jul 28, 2021 · 16:05
Cheap Trick's "Surrender" (1978) is hailed as a quintessential 70s teen anthem.
16:05
Jul 14, 2021 · 14:23
Fousheé created "Deep End" after being asked to make vocal samples for Splice.
Deep End
14:23
Jun 30, 2021 · 22:53
Norwegian artist AURORA released "Runaway" on her 2015 debut EP.
22:53
Jun 16, 2021 · 16:33
Sparks, Ron and Russell Mael, are a legendary LA duo with 25 albums.
16:33

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