Song Exploder

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.

2020 HD 24min TV-MA United States English

Hrishikesh Hirway

Documentary Music

music documentary based on podcast music industry

S1E1 - Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive 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.

S1E2 - Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It 2020-10-02

In his quest to capture Aaron Burrs voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?

S1E3 - R.E.M. – Losing My Religion 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.

S1E4 - Ty Dolla $ign – LA 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.

S2E1 - Dua Lipa – Love Again 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.

S2E2 - The Killers – When You Were Young 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.

S2E3 - Nine Inch Nails – Hurt 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.

S2E4 - Natalia Lafourcade – Hasta la Raíz 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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