Song Exploder

Song Exploder

How music gets made.

Ended First aired 02/Oct/2020 United States English 2 season(s) 8 episode(s)
Documentary
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.
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Season 2 · Volume 2
4 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Dec/2020
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Natalia Lafourcade – Hasta la Raíz
Air date: 15/Dec/2020 · Runtime: 24 min
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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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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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Nine Inch Nails – Hurt
Air date: 15/Dec/2020 · Runtime: 27 min
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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.

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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.

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The Killers – When You Were Young
Air date: 15/Dec/2020 · Runtime: 23 min
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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.

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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.

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Dua Lipa – Love Again
Air date: 15/Dec/2020 · Runtime: 26 min
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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.

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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.

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Season 1 · Volume 1
4 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Oct/2020
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Ty Dolla $ign – LA
Air date: 02/Oct/2020 · Runtime: 23 min
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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.

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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.

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R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
Air date: 02/Oct/2020 · Runtime: 27 min
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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.

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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.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
Air date: 02/Oct/2020 · Runtime: 28 min
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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?

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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?

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Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
Air date: 02/Oct/2020 · Runtime: 26 min
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Far 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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Far 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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Hrishikesh Hirway
Hrishikesh Hirway
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Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe
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Ty Dolla Sign
Ty Dolla Sign
Self
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa
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Natalia Lafourcade
Natalia Lafourcade
Self
Trent Reznor
Trent Reznor
Self

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