Best Songwriting Podcasts (2024)

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Beabadoobee - Coming Home 15:51

11h ago15:51

15:51

Beabadoobee is an award-winning singer and songwriter from England who’s been releasing music since 2017. Her third album is called This Is How Tomorrow Moves. It came out in August 2024 and went to #1 on the UK charts. She made the album with her bandmate Jacob Bugden and with producer Rick Rubin at his studio, Shangri-La, in Malibu. And for this …

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Ep. 238 - SHELBY LYNNE ("Killin' Kind") 1:15:13

3h ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Shelby Lynne is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her landmark classic album I Am Shelby Lynne, which won her a Grammy award for Best New Artist. We recently sat down with Shelby to discuss the evolution of her songwriting, from her early days in Nashville to her recent genre-defying "comeback" album Consequences of the Crown. PART ONE Scott and …

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Ep. 222: Pete Koller discusses Sick Of It All's "Injustice System!" 1:01:29

36m ago1:01:29

1:01:29

In this episode, guitarist Pete Koller of Sick Of It All dives deep into the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the band's classic fan favorite song "Injustice System!" This enduring anthem was born from a violent run-in with crooked law enforcement in the late '80s, and it continues to resonate long after the events that inspired it. Pete …

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Ep 126 - Songs for Someone

1h ago

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In this episode Sam and Joel look back on August's Olympic Songs Challenge and set a new challenge for September. The featured song is 'There's a time for tears' by Sam Hargreaves from the Downcast Souls Expectant Hearts album.

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Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon 52:21

3h ago52:21

52:21

This luminary of American roots music discusses his years on the road with Leftover Salmon, Great American Taxi, and The High Hawks.

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SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party "European Tour Report and Trivia" episode 34:00

3d ago34:00

34:00

In this special sneak preview episode of The After Party, Chris DeMakes reports back on the European Less Than Jake tour, while Chris Fafalios challenges him with music trivia questions about all the places he visited. If you'd like to get episodes like this every week, PLUS a giant back catalog of HUNDREDS of After Party episodes, head to http://w…

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How to run a youTube channel with Creative Sauce’s Mike Enjo 46:28

18h ago46:28

46:28

Mike Enjo is an Australian Singer Songwriter and Producer. He is the founder of the YouTube channel ‘Creative Sauce’ which has over 140,000 subscribers, and endeavours to open up the world of home recording to old and new musicians alike. We talked about: Our songwriting challenge to write a holiday song – and thanks to ……

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Ep. 221: Trevor Reilly discusses A Wilhelm Scream's "Boat Builders" 1:21:26

21m ago1:21:26

1:21:26

This week, A Wilhelm Scream guitarist Trevor Reilly sits in to discuss the creation of their fan-favorite 2013 single, “Boat Builders.” Trevor dives into the song’s seamless blend of metal, punk rock, and thrash, revealing how its diverse influences come together to create a powerful and unique sound. He also shares the personal connection behind t…

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Episode 272 - Will Young 47:50

37m ago47:50

47:50

Will Young tells Simon and Brian about the writing of his new record Light It Up and the various collaborations that made it possible. In this lively conversation, the singer-songwriter, actor and writer reveals that he doesn't always need to have an emotional connection to his material in order to do justice to it, and explains why it's essential …

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Episode 272 - Will Young 47:50

35m ago47:50

47:50

Will Young tells Simon and Brian about the writing of his new record Light It Up and the various collaborations that made it possible. In this lively conversation, the singer-songwriter, actor and writer reveals that he doesn't always need to have an emotional connection to his material in order to do justice to it, and explains why it's essential …

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Steve Cropper 38:33

4d ago38:33

38:33

This legendary musician and songwriter was integral to the Staxx Records sound, and has writing credits on "Green Onions" and "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay".

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Remi Wolf - Soup 18:49

1h ago18:49

18:49

Remi Wolf is a singer and songwriter originally from Palo Alto, California. She’s been releasing music since 2019. She performed at Coachella in 2023, and has toured with Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde, and Paramore. Her second album, Big Ideas, came out in July 2024. I talked to Remi about how she and her collaborators wrote and produced the song “Soup.” H…

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Ep. 237 - TAYLA PARX ("thank u, next") 1:23:45

1h ago1:23:45

1:23:45

Three-time Grammy nominee Tayla Parx talks about her artist career and her role as a behind-the-scenes songwriter who has crafted huge hits for Ariana Grande, Panic! At the Disco, Dan + Shay, and many others. PART ONE: Is Dave Grohl this generation's Phil Collins? PART TWO: Our in-depth interview with Tayla Parx ABOUT TAYLA PARX: Three-time Grammy …

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Ep. 191: Shania Twain 50:42

8d ago50:42

50:42

Today’s guest is a global phenomenon, whose songs, killer fashion sense, and stage presence empower female songwriters and artists everywhere. Having sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, this superstar remains the top-selling female country artist of all time. But what the stat doesn’t accurately show is that 100 million albums sold makes h…

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Ep. 191: Shania Twain 50:42

3d ago50:42

50:42

Today’s guest is a global phenomenon, whose songs, killer fashion sense, and stage presence empower female songwriters and artists everywhere. Having sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, this superstar remains the top-selling female country artist of all time. But what the stat doesn’t accurately show is that 100 million albums sold makes h…

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Ep. 191: Shania Twain 50:42

25m ago50:42

50:42

Today’s guest is a global phenomenon, whose songs, killer fashion sense, and stage presence empower female songwriters and artists everywhere. Having sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, this superstar remains the top-selling female country artist of all time. But what the stat doesn’t accurately show is that 100 million albums sold makes h…

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Ep. 220: Tracyanne Campbell discusses Camera Obscura's "Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken" 1:00:35

9d ago1:00:35

1:00:35

This week, Chris is joined by Tracyanne Campbell of the Scottish indie pop band Camera Obscura to explore the creation of their fan-favorite 2006 single, "Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken." Tracyanne shares the story behind the song, a heartfelt response to Lloyd Cole & The Commotions' 1984 track "Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken?"—a band she had …

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Mat Kearney 1:01:39

42m ago1:01:39

1:01:39

This Oregon native has toured with John Mayer, Sheryl Crowe and Train. He's also recorded for Columbia and Universal Republic records over the course of his remarkable career over two decades.

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Ep. 190: Mikkel Eriksen & Chris Anokute (LAAMP) 18:36

24m ago18:36

18:36

We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Mikkel Eriksen, co-founder of LAAMP and one-half of the production duo Stargate, and Chris Anokute, the Executive Director of LAAMP, an A&R executive, and Founder of the entertainment company, Young Forever Inc. Ross recently sat down with Mikkel and Chris to discuss the record production wor…

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Ep. 190: Mikkel Eriksen & Chris Anokute (LAAMP) 18:36

24m ago18:36

18:36

We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Mikkel Eriksen, co-founder of LAAMP and one-half of the production duo Stargate, and Chris Anokute, the Executive Director of LAAMP, an A&R executive, and Founder of the entertainment company, Young Forever Inc. Ross recently sat down with Mikkel and Chris to discuss the record production wor…

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Ep. 190: Mikkel Eriksen & Chris Anokute (LAAMP) 18:36

8d ago18:36

18:36

We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Mikkel Eriksen, co-founder of LAAMP and one-half of the production duo Stargate, and Chris Anokute, the Executive Director of LAAMP, an A&R executive, and Founder of the entertainment company, Young Forever Inc. Ross recently sat down with Mikkel and Chris to discuss the record production wor…

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Episode 271 - Bat for Lashes 47:38

11d ago47:38

47:38

Bat for Lashes (aka Natasha Khan) joins Sodajerker for a conversation about her absorbing new record The Dream of Delphi, which deals with the experience of becoming a mother during the pandemic. The multi-disciplinary artist discusses her approach to composition through improvisation, how she relates creatively to her environment, and the inspirat…

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Episode 271 - Bat for Lashes 47:38

1h ago47:38

47:38

Bat for Lashes (aka Natasha Khan) joins Sodajerker for a conversation about her absorbing new record The Dream of Delphi, which deals with the experience of becoming a mother during the pandemic. The multi-disciplinary artist discusses her approach to composition through improvisation, how she relates creatively to her environment, and the inspirat…

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Ep. 219: Jose Prieto discusses MakeWar's "Oh, Brother" 59:16

1d ago59:16

59:16

In this episode, Jose Prieto of MakeWar opens up about the creation of their 2019 fan favorite single, “Oh, Brother.” He discusses how the song’s unorthodox structure results from the song just flowing out of him, inspired by a deep connection to both his younger self and his younger brother. Jose also sheds light on collaborating with Brett “The R…

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How to use Declarative Choruses in your songs 31:46

15d ago31:46

31:46

In this special episode, we talked about songs that feature a declarative chorus. We talked about: Our songwriting challenge to write a holiday song How declarative choruses tend to show up more in rock songs Our blog post on 7 ways to bring variety to your collection of songs Our guest Jordan Paul and his ……

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Guster 1:00:55

13d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

This legendary band from New England has toured with everyone from Phish to John Mayer to Dave Matthews Band. They've experience underground success and Gold singles. Their creative leader Ryan Miller stops by the show to discuss their long journey in music.

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Ep. 189: Tuff Morgan (peermusic) 17:23

18d ago17:23

17:23

We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Tuff Morgan, the VP of A&R at peermusic. Ross recently sat down with Tuff to discuss the publishing world, and everything they do over at peermusic. Read below to find out more about peermusic ad listen to this conversation on any platform you find your podcasts! peermusic is somewhat uniquel…

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Ep. 189: Tuff Morgan (peermusic) 17:23

5d ago17:23

17:23

We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Tuff Morgan, the VP of A&R at peermusic. Ross recently sat down with Tuff to discuss the publishing world, and everything they do over at peermusic. Read below to find out more about peermusic ad listen to this conversation on any platform you find your podcasts! peermusic is somewhat uniquel…

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Ep. 189: Tuff Morgan (peermusic) 17:23

5d ago17:23

17:23

We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Tuff Morgan, the VP of A&R at peermusic. Ross recently sat down with Tuff to discuss the publishing world, and everything they do over at peermusic. Read below to find out more about peermusic ad listen to this conversation on any platform you find your podcasts! peermusic is somewhat uniquel…

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Ep. 236 - THE SECRET SISTERS ("All the Ways") 1:21:21

14d ago1:21:21

1:21:21

Two-time Grammy nominated duo The Secret Sisters (Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle) join us to chat about their development as songwriters and reaching new creative heights with their latest album. PART ONE: Scott and Paul chat about Scott's recent trip to see Norah Jones and Lake Street Dive perform at Red Rocks and discuss the ways concerts have cha…

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Ep. 188: Lostboy 1:20:47

8d ago1:20:47

1:20:47

This week’s guest is one of the brightest rising stars in the music business. This drummer turned songwriter entered the production space out of necessity- when your band needs to record music and you don’t have anyone to do it, somebody’s gotta learn. With a wildly successful couple years, this Brit is his collaborators favorite producer and an al…

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Ep. 188: Lostboy 1:20:47

8d ago1:20:47

1:20:47

This week’s guest is one of the brightest rising stars in the music business. This drummer turned songwriter entered the production space out of necessity- when your band needs to record music and you don’t have anyone to do it, somebody’s gotta learn. With a wildly successful couple years, this Brit is his collaborators favorite producer and an al…

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Ep. 188: Lostboy 1:20:47

8d ago1:20:47

1:20:47

This week’s guest is one of the brightest rising stars in the music business. This drummer turned songwriter entered the production space out of necessity- when your band needs to record music and you don’t have anyone to do it, somebody’s gotta learn. With a wildly successful couple years, this Brit is his collaborators favorite producer and an al…

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Ep. 218: A discussion on The Outfield's "Your Love" 52:41

10d ago52:41

52:41

In this episode, host Chris DeMakes and producer Chris Fafalios reminisce about The Outfield's unforgettable 1986 hit single, "Your Love." They pay tribute to guitarist and backing vocalist John Spinks and lead singer/bassist Tony Lewis, highlighting their immense talent and the lasting impact of their music despite their untimely passing. The duo …

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Steep Canyon Rangers 58:41

12d ago58:41

58:41

This Grammy award winning bluegrass band from North Carolina has been active for nearly a quarter century. They stop by the show to discuss their years as a group, including their auspicious collaboration with the legendary comedian Steve Martin.

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Ep 125 - Olympics Songs 29:43

13d ago29:43

29:43

In this short episode Joel and Sam take a look back at the early songs from Isaac Watts challenge and set a new challenge for August.Links:https://12songchallenge.org/https://prattgreentrust.org.uk/hymn-competition-results

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Anne Stott and political rabble-rousing through song 29:43

15d ago29:43

29:43

Anne Stott is a singer/songwriter, actor and political rabble rouser who has brought her elastic and enigmatic sound and edgy compassion to audiences along the Eastern Seaboard and beyond for over two decades. Her second album, LOVE NEVER DIES, peaked at #19 on the Relix Magazine radio chart. Water to Blood is a song Anne ……

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Ep. 217: Aaron Bruno discusses AWOLNATION's "Sail" 1:23:53

15d ago1:23:53

1:23:53

In this episode, Aaron Bruno discusses the creation of AWOLNATION's 2011 hit single "Sail," offering an inside look at his songwriting process during a challenging period in his life. Aaron shares how he was in a very low place when he wrote the song, using it as an opportunity to break free from traditional songwriting constraints and express hims…

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Save Ferris 49:46

26d ago49:46

49:46

Monique Powell is the lead singer of this legendary ska punk band from Orange County CA, who have been blazing their on trail in music for three decades now.

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Sam Smith - Stay With Me 23:11

20d ago23:11

23:11

Sam Smith is a Grammy and Oscar-winning singer and songwriter from London, England. Their first album, In the Lonely Hour, came out in 2014. It went quintuple platinum in the US, and the biggest hit from that album is the song “Stay With Me,” which has over 2 billion streams on Spotify alone. For this episode, in honor of the song’s 10th anniversar…

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Episode 270 - Sheryl Crow 55:28

1M ago55:28

55:28

Sheryl Crow sits down with Simon and Brian in London to discuss her latest record Evolution and her timeless catalogue of hits. The nine-time Grammy winner reflects on the influence of her musical parents, how social issues find their way into her songs, and the power of writing on the back porch.By Sodajerker

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Episode 270 - Sheryl Crow 55:28

1M ago55:28

55:28

Sheryl Crow sits down with Simon and Brian in London to discuss her latest record Evolution and her timeless catalogue of hits. The nine-time Grammy winner reflects on the influence of her musical parents, how social issues find their way into her songs, and the power of writing on the back porch.By Sodajerker

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Ep. 235 - CHARLIE PEACOCK ("Every Heartbeat") 1:09:16

28d ago1:09:16

1:09:16

GRAMMY-winning producer, artist, and songwriter Charlie Peacock defies categorization. Paul chats with him about everything from his early days on the Norther California jazz scene, to writing hits for the Christian music world, to producing everyone from the Civil Wars to Switchfoot. PART ONE: Scott and Paul talk about aging, the Rolling Stones co…

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Ep. 187: James Blunt 1:10:49

29d ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Today’s guest is a songwriting legend who has knocked out seven albums over two decades, sold over 20 million records worldwide, and garnered countless accolades. After serving in the British Army, this writer's career launched into the stratosphere with one of the most evergreen evergreens ever. Following the success of his debut album, our guest …

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Ep. 187: James Blunt 1:10:49

1M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Today’s guest is a songwriting legend who has knocked out seven albums over two decades, sold over 20 million records worldwide, and garnered countless accolades. After serving in the British Army, this writer's career launched into the stratosphere with one of the most evergreen evergreens ever. Following the success of his debut album, our guest …

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Ep. 187: James Blunt 1:10:49

1M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Today’s guest is a songwriting legend who has knocked out seven albums over two decades, sold over 20 million records worldwide, and garnered countless accolades. After serving in the British Army, this writer's career launched into the stratosphere with one of the most evergreen evergreens ever. Following the success of his debut album, our guest …

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Ep. 216: Jorge Casillas discusses Voodoo Glow Skulls "Shoot The Moon" 1:02:56

25d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

In this episode, Voodoo Glow Skulls bassist Jorge Casillas offers a look into the making of their beloved 1995 track "Shoot The Moon". Known for its explosive energy and eerily prophetic lyrics about societal stagnation, Jorge discusses the band's early songwriting instincts and their attitude of not knowing or caring about formulaic approaches. He…

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Bad Parade: Working with a Publicist 37:41

28d ago37:41

37:41

Kari Zalik is the founder of Bad Parade, a full-service music publicity company specializing in creating custom campaigns for musical artists to secure maximum exposure for their work across television, print, radio, and digital media outlets. We talked about: misconceptions about what services a publicist does or does not provide publicists needs …

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Ep. 215: Ace Enders discusses The Early November's "Decoration" 1:03:56

1M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

In this episode, Ace Enders sits in to discuss the creation of The Early November's fan-favorite single, "Decoration." Hailing from their ambitious 2006 triple disc concept album, The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path, "Decoration" captures a raw, vintage essence that resonates with listeners. Ace shares insights into the writing and recording pro…

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Minimalist songwriting with Sarah Tolle 31:51

1M ago31:51

31:51

Sarah Tolle is a singer-songwriter and actress based in Vancouver, BC. Her musical style is marked by a genre-bending, freewheeling, eclectic spirit. Her songs emanate a sense of wildness grounded in a timeless, almost ancient sound. They’re inspired by themes of freedom and peace, in compositions that blend house beats, sweeping orchestras, Celtic…

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