Song Exploder
How music gets made.
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.
Seasons
1. Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
Air Date: 2020-10-02
Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
2. Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
Air Date: 2020-10-02
In 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?
3. R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
Air Date: 2020-10-02
No 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.
4. Ty Dolla $ign – LA
Air Date: 2020-10-02
Ty 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.
1. Dua Lipa – Love Again
Air Date: 2020-12-15
When a bad breakup spills into the studio, Dua Lipa finds release in high-drama strings, throwback analog synths and memories of her parents' faves.
2. The Killers – When You Were Young
Air Date: 2020-12-15
Eager to beat the sophomore album slump, the Killers dusted off three chords to capture their desert home of Las Vegas — and mine for pop anthem gold.
3. Nine Inch Nails – Hurt
Air Date: 2020-12-15
Broken-down sounds, damaged vocals and naked emotion make a chilling coda to a blockbuster LP as Trent Reznor talks about transforming pain into art.
4. Natalia Lafourcade – Hasta la Raíz
Air Date: 2020-12-15
After stepping back from stardom, Natalia Lafourcade rediscovers her roots, which are planted deep in Veracruz and the rhythm of huapango folk music.
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Rating
7.4/10
Release Date
2020-10-02
Episodes
8 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
