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Sodajerker On Songwriting podcast

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Sodajerker On Songwriting is a programme devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. The show, created and hosted by the UK songwriting team Sodajerker, features interviews with some of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the world.

Sodajerker On Songwriting is a programme devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. The show, created and hosted by the UK songwriting team Sodajerker, features interviews with some of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the world.

 

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#283

Episode 275 - Snow Patrol

[Snow Patrol's] (https://snowpatrol.com/)  Gary Lightbody and Johnny McDaid discuss the creative process behind the band's new record The Forest is the Path, which ventures into new territories musically and lyrically. The pair talk about the influence of literary greats like Seamus Heaney, their collaboration with producer Fraser T. Smith, and the liberating experience of writing music without constraints. ... Read more

19 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:48

19 Oct 2024

#282

Episode 274 - Matthew Caws

[Nada Surf's] (https://www.nadasurf.com/)  Matthew Caws talks about the band's latest record Moon Mirror and his songwriting process through the years. The singer and guitarist shares his routine of writing before his inner critic wakes up, how recording ‘fictionalises’ an idea, the importance of small moments of encouragement and validation, and the musical epiphanies he experienced growing up in New York. ... Read more

29 Sep 2024

55 MINS

55:22

29 Sep 2024

#281

Episode 273 - Kate Nash

[Kate Nash] (https://www.katenash.com/)  discusses her latest record 9 Sad Symphonies and the challenges of being a creative artist in the contemporary music industries. Among other insights, the singer-songwriter and actress talks about the importance of mental health, the power of meaningful collaboration, and her unlikely friendship with actor Danny Dyer. ... Read more

15 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:43

15 Sep 2024

#280

Episode 272 - Will Young

[Will Young] (https://www.willyoung.co.uk/)  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 to enjoy the creative process. ... Read more

24 Aug 2024

47 MINS

47:50

24 Aug 2024

#279

Episode 271 - Bat for Lashes

[Bat for Lashes] (https://www.batforlashes.com/)  (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 inspiration she draws from the movies of the 1980s. ... Read more

15 Aug 2024

47 MINS

47:38

15 Aug 2024

#278

Episode 270 - Sheryl Crow

[Sheryl Crow] (https://sherylcrow.com/) 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. ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

55 MINS

55:28

24 Jul 2024

#277

Episode 269 - Camila Cabello

Pop superstar [Camila Cabello] (https://camilacabello.com/) tells Simon and Brian about the writing of her new record C,XOXO. The singer and songwriter discusses the creation of a provocative alter ego for the album, writing with Auto-Tune, collaborating with featured guests like Drake, Playboi Carti and Lil Nas X, and situating her work within the vibrant culture of Miami. ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

45 MINS

45:44

05 Jul 2024

#276

Episode 268 - Richard Thompson

Folk-rock pioneer and guitar maestro <a href= "https://www.richardthompson-music.com/">Richard Thompson</a> joins Sodajerker to discuss the artistic process behind his excellent new record Ship to Shore. In this in-depth conversation, the guitar slinging virtuoso talks about making efficient creative decisions, reliving the old songs on stage, and sharing his musical knowledge through his songwriting camp. ... Read more

22 Jun 2024

51 MINS

51:04

22 Jun 2024

#275

Episode 267 - The Lemon Twigs

Brian and Michael D'Addario of <a href= "https://thelemontwigs.com/">The Lemon Twigs</a> chat with Sodajerker about writing and producing their new record A Dream Is All We Know. The multi-talented brothers describe the challenges of working together, the art of recording on tape, and avoiding 'demo-itis'. ... Read more

27 May 2024

37 MINS

37:52

27 May 2024

#274

Episode 266 - Kings of Leon

[Kings of Leon's] (https://www.kingsofleon.com/) Caleb and Jared Followill talk about the writing of the band's new record Can We Please Have Fun and their creative process. In this wide-ranging conversation, the brothers discuss such topics as journalling, working intuitively, making accessible music, and being songwriting vampires. ... Read more

17 May 2024

47 MINS

47:25

17 May 2024

#273

Episode 265 - The Zutons

Dave McCabe and Sean Payne discuss the writing process behind [The Zutons'] (https://thezutons.com/) superb new record The Big Decider. This vibrant conversation delves into the band's unique sound, the blending of production work from Nile Rodgers and Ian Broudie, and the innovative lyrical techniques behind their triumphant return. ... Read more

12 May 2024

57 MINS

57:06

12 May 2024

#272

Episode 264 - Sean O'Hagan

The wonderful [Sean O'Hagan] (https://www.seanohaganmusic.com/) joins us to chat about the new High Llamas record Hey Panda, and his songwriting process. The acclaimed artist, producer, and arranger explores a wealth of topics including his formative work in beloved Irish band Microdisney, writing about his own life and experiences, and his insatiable appetite for new music. ... Read more

26 Apr 2024

43 MINS

43:47

26 Apr 2024

#271

Episode 263 - Gossip

[Gossip's] (https://www.bethditto.com/) Beth Ditto and Nathan 'Brace Paine' Howdeshell discuss the creative process behind their excellent new record Real Power. The pair reflect on their near telepathic musical relationship, the ethereal mysteries of songwriting, and collaborating with the great Rick Rubin. ... Read more

29 Mar 2024

31 MINS

31:25

29 Mar 2024

#270

Episode 262 - Brittany Howard

[Brittany Howard] (https://www.brittanyhoward.com/) talks with Simon and Brian about her arresting new record What Now and how she approaches songwriting. The singer and guitarist discusses taking risks in the studio, experimenting with rhythm, and her encounters with the legendary Prince. ... Read more

28 Feb 2024

43 MINS

43:41

28 Feb 2024

#269

Episode 261 - Sleater-Kinney

Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein of <a href= "https://www.sleater-kinney.com/">Sleater-Kinney</a> join Sodajerker to discuss their fantastic new record Little Rope and their songwriting process. The influential duo talk about song structure and arranging, their strange guitar tunings, and collaborating with producers like John Congleton and Annie Clark. ... Read more

08 Feb 2024

46 MINS

46:59

08 Feb 2024

#268

Episode 260 - Bill Ryder-Jones

Singer-songwriter and producer <a href= "https://billryderjones.co.uk/">Bill Ryder-Jones</a> joins Sodajerker from his West Kirby studio to discuss his new record Iechyd Da, and his creative process. The Merseyside-based artist also talks about collaborating with the likes of Mick Head, taking lyrical inspiration from TV’s Eurotrash, and writing bad songs in his sleep. ... Read more

18 Jan 2024

55 MINS

55:42

18 Jan 2024

#267

Episode 259 - Feist

Leslie [Feist] (https://www.listentofeist.com/) joins Simon and Brian to discuss her songwriting process and recent record Multitudes. The award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter talks about taking part in a 'Song-A-Day' challenge, bypassing judgement when writing, and how she has developed songs through live performance. ... Read more

22 Dec 2023

48 MINS

48:44

22 Dec 2023

#266

Episode 258 - Thomas Walsh

Thomas Walsh of Pugwash and The Duckworth Lewis Method joins Sodajerker to discuss his new album The Rest is History and his songwriting process. In this in-depth conversation, the Irish power pop legend talks about his origins in music, his collaborations with The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon, and his reverence for his musical heroes like Michael Penn and Jeff Lynne. ... Read more

30 Nov 2023

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:45

30 Nov 2023

#265

Episode 257 - Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona joins Simon and Brian to discuss his new EP I'll Make My Own Heaven, and his songwriting process. The actor, artist and former footballer talks about his need to express himself, using mistakes to create better moments, and how to rely on instinct. ... Read more

27 Oct 2023

33 MINS

33:03

27 Oct 2023

#264

Episode 256 - Wayne Coyne

Wayne Coyne of [The Flaming Lips] (https://www.flaminglips.com/) chats with Simon and Brian about the band's classic album Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots and his songwriting process. The veteran artist talks about the writing of beloved tracks like 'Do You Realize??', working intuitively, and responding with pure emotion to song ideas. ... Read more

07 Oct 2023

49 MINS

49:38

07 Oct 2023

#263

Episode 255 - Kevin Rowland

Kevin Rowland joins Simon and Brian to discuss his creative process and the writing of the new <a href= "https://dexysofficial.com/">Dexys</a> record The Feminine Divine. The acclaimed singer and songwriter talks about where inspiration comes from, the importance of trust when co-writing, and why he likes to write notes on his lyric sheets. ... Read more

31 Aug 2023

44 MINS

44:28

31 Aug 2023

#262

Episode 254 - Stephen Duffy

Simon and Brian are joined by beloved singer-songwriter <a href= "http://stephenduffy.com/">Stephen Duffy</a> to discuss writing the new Lilac Time record Dance Till All The Stars Come Down and much more besides. Stephen touches on a range of subjects including the influence of W. H. Auden, how therapy changed his writing style, and his collaborations with artists like Steven Page and Robbie Williams. ... Read more

16 Aug 2023

51 MINS

51:42

16 Aug 2023

#261

Episode 253 - Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn welcomes Sodajerker to his London studio to chat about the creative process behind the new <a href= "https://www.blur.co.uk/">Blur</a> record The Ballad of Darren. Among other topics, the singer-songwriter and composer talks about his working routines with Blur and Gorillaz, writing about real life experiences, and his love for the city of Liverpool. ... Read more

28 Jul 2023

49 MINS

49:44

28 Jul 2023