Song Exploder (2020)
Get inspired as musicians dig deep into the creative process of songwriting and reveal their intimate thoughts in a series based on the hit podcast.
Season 1 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
Release Date: 2020-10-02Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
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Episode 2 - Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
Release Date: 2020-10-02In his quest to capture Aaron Burr's voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?
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Episode 3 - R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
Release Date: 2020-10-02No obvious chorus plus a lead mandolin and handclaps equals the least likely chart-topper of the '90s. R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track.
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Episode 4 - Ty Dolla $ign – LA
Release Date: 2020-10-02Ty Dolla $ign pens a verse in minutes, picks up multiple instruments and brings in Kendrick Lamar and Brandy for this moving love song to his city.