Episodes
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| 20-11-2024 | 20240709 | 20241120 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs. |
| Adrianne Lenker, Glass Animals And Cheap Trick | 20250313 |  Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode are Adrianne Lenker on her recent track ‘Sadness As A Gift', Glass Animals on their biggest hit ‘heat Waves', and Cheap Trick on their stone cold classic Surrender. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with a recent episode featuring Adrianne Lenker and Cheap Trick on their stone cold classic Surrender. | |
| Adrianne Lenker, Glass Animals, Cheap Trick | 20250313 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode are Adrianne Lenker on her recent track ‘Sadness As A Gift', Glass Animals on their biggest hit ‘heat Waves', and Cheap Trick on their stone cold classic Surrender. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with a recent episode featuring Adrianne Lenker and Cheap Trick on their stone cold classic Surrender. | |
| Arlo Parks, Postal Service, Peter, Bjorn, John | 20240704 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, Arlo Parks, Postal Service and Peter, Bjorn & John all dive deep into one of their tracks. New to 6 Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their creative process. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with Arlo Parks, Postal Service and Peter, Bjorn & John. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs. | |
| Beabadoobee, Panda Bear, Imagine Dragons, James Vincent Mcmorrow | 20250109 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Beabadoobie detailing the love and longing behind her track Coming Home. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Beabadoobie revealing the love and longing behind her track Coming Home. | |
| Bjork, Lianne La Havas, Mobb Deep | 20240702 | 20240813 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, Bjork compares two versions of her beautiful track Stonemilker, and Havoc from Mobb Deep tells the story of Hip Hop classic 'Shook Ones Pt.II'. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with Bjork comparing two versions of her beautiful track Stonemilker. |
| Blood Orange, The Cranberries And Robyn | 20250402 | ||
| Bonobo, Alt-j, Busdriver, Empress Of | 20240710 | 20241023 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Bonobo on 'Break Apart', his delicate collaboration with vocalist Rhye. Also, Alt-J reveal some of the special effects they re-created for 'In Cold Blood'. Busdriver talks about collaborating with Anderson .Paak for World's To Run, and Empress Of breaks down her track 'When I'm With Him'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. |
| Brittany Howard, Bat For Lashes, Death Cab For Cutie, Thundercat | 20240711 | 20240912 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, Brittany Howard, Bat For Lashes, Death Cab For Cutie and Thundercat all dive deep into one of their tracks. New to 6Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their creative process. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with Brittany Howard, Bat For Lashes, Death Cab For Cutie and Thundercat. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs. |
| Dirty Projectors, Common, Slowdive | 20250130 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Dirty Projectors on love and loss with their single 'Up In Hudson'. Common on collaborating with Lenny Kravitz and Chuck D. And Slowdive talk about returning to music after a twenty year break. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Dirty Projectors on love and loss with their single 'Up In Hudson'. | |
| Film Soundtrack Special | 20240703 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, Hans Zimmer, Ludwig Göransson and John Carpenter all dive deep into one of their tracks in a soundtrack special. New to 6 Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their creative process. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with Hans Zimmer, Ludwig Göransson and John Carpenter in this soundtrack special. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs. | |
| Fka Twigs, The Magnetic Fields, Dj Shadow And Chvrchs | 20250310 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, FKA Twigs on her intensely personal track ‘Mirrored Heart'. Plus Magnetic Fields goes deep on a track he doesn't remember writing. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including FKA Twigs on her intensely personal track ‘Mirrored Heart'. | |
| Fka Twigs, The Magnetic Fields, Dj Shadow, Chvrchs | 20250310 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, FKA Twigs on her intensely personal track ‘Mirrored Heart'. Plus Magnetic Fields goes deep on a track he doesn't remember writing. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including FKA Twigs on her intensely personal track ‘Mirrored Heart'. | |
| Fleet Foxes, Garbage, Japanese Breakfast | 20240703 | 20241118 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, the Fleet Foxes return after 6 years away from releasing music, and Butch Vig and Shirley Manson remember how they tired to channel the Cocteau Twins when recording Felt. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including the Fleet Foxes' return after 6 years away from releasing music. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, the Fleet Foxes return after 6 years away from releasing music, and Butch Vig and Shirley Manson remember how they tried to channel the Cocteau Twins when recording Felt. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including the Fleet Foxes return after 6 years away from releasing music. |
| Foo Fighters, Sudan Archives, Grimes | 20240701 | 20240812 (6M) | A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, New Order, Kae Tempest and Flaming Lips all dive deep into one of their tracks. New to 6 Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their creative process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with New Order, Kae Tempest and Flaming Lips. |
| Gorillaz, Janelle Monae, Bleachers And Tobacco | 20250325 | ||
| Gorillaz, Janelle Monae, Bleachers, Tobacco | 20250325 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Gorillaz on their single ‘Andromeda' and Janelle Monae dissects ‘So Afraid'. Jack Antonoff of Bleachers breaks down ‘ I Miss Those Days' and Tobacco unravels ‘God's In Heat'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Gorillaz on their single ‘Andromeda' plus Janelle Monae dissects ‘So Afraid'. | |
| Green Day, Phoenix, Feist | 20240704 | 20240815 (6M) | A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made |
| Indie Disco Special | 20240710 | 20240911 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, Franz Ferdinand, Alvvays and Lykke Li all dive deep into one of their tracks in this Indie Disco special. New to 6 Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their creative process. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with Franz Ferdinand, Alvvays and Lykke Li in this Indie Disco speical. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs. |
| Jon Hopkins, Waxahatchee, Blonde Redhead | 20240708 | 20240909 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Jon Hopkins remembers the experimental experiences that fed into his track Luminous Beings, and Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee relives breaking through creative block. New to 6Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Jon Hopkins on the experimental experiences that fed into his track Luminous Beings. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made |
| Kae Tempest, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, Panic! At The Disco | 20250204 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Kae Tempet on their track 'Move'. And Graham Nash tells the story behind a CSNY classic. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Kae Tempet on their track 'Move'. | |
| Keeping It Heavy: Slipknot, Metallica, Dropkick Murphys, Health | 20250205 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this installment picking episodes that celebrate the heavier side of the Song Exploder archive. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, in this installment celebrating the heavier side of the Song Exploder archive. | |
| Kevin Morby, Thao And The Get Down, Bon Iver And Open Mike Eagle | 20250311 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Bon Iver on his hypnotic track Holyfields and Kevin Morby reveals the inspiration behind his song ‘This Is A Photograph'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Bon Iver on his hypnotic track Holyfields. | |
| Kevin Morby, Thao, The Get Down, Bon Iver, Open Mike Eagle | 20250311 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Bon Iver on his hypnotic track Holyfields and Kevin Morby reveals the inspiration behind his song ‘This Is A Photograph'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Bon Iver on his hypnotic track Holyfields. | |
| Le Tigre, How To Dress Well, Iron, Wine | 20250107 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Kathleen Hanna remembers using the equipment no one else wanted to make the classic Le Tigre track Deceptacon. And Iron & Wine reflects on how a Twilight film opened up his fanbase. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Kathleen Hanna on the classic Le Tigre track Deceptacon. | |
| Little Dragon, Apparat, Kesha | 20240704 | 20241024 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode are Little Dragon on their sugary single 'Sweet', and Apparat tell the story of their track 'Goodbye', which has become a staple of TV soundtracks. Finally, Kesha breaks down her single 'Eat The Acid', whose origination was inspired by some motherly advice. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Little Dragon on their sugary single 'Sweet'. |
| Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers And Courtney Barnett | 20250326 | ||
| Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, Courtney Barnett | 20250326 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. As the 6Music Festival kicks off in Manchester, this Song Exploder compilation includes artists who have all played 6Music Festival's down the years. Lucy Dacus shares the incredibly emotional story behind ‘Thumbs', Phoebe Bridgers breaks down ‘Scott Street', and Courtney Barnett remembers writing ‘Depreston'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with three artists who have all played the 6Music Festival. | |
| MGMT, Fleetwood Mac, Neko Case, New Pornographers | 20250324 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs. Where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, including MGMT on their indie anthem Time To Pretend, and Fleetwood Mac on the certified classic ‘Go Your Own Way'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including MGMT on their indie anthem Time To Pretend and Fleetwood Mac on ‘Go Your Own Way'. " | |
| Michael Kiwanuka, Khruangbin, Courtney Barnett | 20240708 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, New Order, Michael Kiwanuka, Khruangbin and Courtney Barnett all dive deep into one of their tracks. New to 6 Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their creative process. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with Michael Kiwanuka, Khruangbin and Courtney Barnett. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs. | |
| Nine Inch Nails, Kelela, Arooj Aftab | 20240711 | 20240912 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Arooj Aftab talks about the poem that inspired her Grammy winning track 'Mohabbat', and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross reveal some of the unorthodox instruments that helped create the NIN track 'The Lovers'. New to 6Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Arooj Aftab on her Grammy winning track 'Mohabbat'. |
| Out Of The 60s | 20240709 | 20241120 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this edition we celebrate 3 artists who all came up from the 60s. Iggy Pop breaks down his 2016 collaboration with Josh Homme, American Valhalla. John Lennon's post Beatles single 'God' is unpicked with archive recordings and interviews. Plus Yusuf / Cat Stevens reveals how he approached re-working his classic track 'Father & Son'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and in this edition it's three artists who emerged from the 60s; Iggy Pop, John Lennon & Cat Stevens. |
| Paramore, Angel Olsen, Oneohtrix Point Never And Andrew Bird | 20250401 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Paramore on their love song ‘Liar', Angel Olsen's track of reconciliation ‘Shut Up Kiss Me', Oneohtrix Point Never on his Sci-Fi ‘Sticky Drama', and Andrew Bird dives into a darker side of affection on ‘Roma Fade'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Paramore on their love song ‘Liar'. | |
| Perfume Genius, The Decemberists, Rhiannon Giddens | 20250206 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Perfume Genius takes apart his track 'Slip Away' and Rhiannon Giddens dissects her song 'You Louisiana Man'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with Perfume Genius taking apart his track 'Slip Away'. | |
| Queens Of Pop: Billie Eilish, Lorde, Carly Rae Jepson | 20250129 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, three queens of pop from the Song Exploder archive. Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas reveal how their relationship informed the highly personal single 'Everything I Wanted'. Lorde breaks down her ode to partying, 'Sober'. And Carly Rae Jepson explains how her track 'When I Needed You' took a complete change of direction. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Billie Eilish on her single 'Everything I Wanted' and Lorde on her ode to partying, 'Sober'. | |
| Sampa The Great, Yo La Tengo, Willow | 20250106 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Sampa the Great on working with her hero Angélique Kidjo. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Sampa the Great on working with her hero Angélique Kidjo. | |
| Sharon Van Etten, Deftones, Ibeyi | 20250127 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, Sharon Van Etten shares an early demo of her 2019 anthem 'Seventeen'. Deftones explain why they returned to their roots for 'Ohm'. And Ibeyi reveal the traumatic encounter that inspired their track 'Deathless'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Sharon Van Etten on her 2019 anthem 'Seventeen'. | |
| Sleater-kinney, Haim, Caribou | 20240709 | 20240910 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, Sleater-Kinney, Haim and Caribou all dive deep into one of their tracks. New to 6 Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their creative process. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with Sleater-Kinney, Haim and Caribou. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs. |
| Soundtrack Special | 20250108 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, scores from Everything Everywhere All At Once, Game Of Thrones, Bojack Horseman & Arrival. Ryan Lott from Son Lux, as well as the Daniels talk about the closing track on the multi Oscar winning film, Everything Everywhere All At Once. Ramin Djawadi explores the iconic theme to Game of Thrones. Patrick and Ralph Carney talk about working together to make the theme to Bojack Horseman. And finally Hirshikesh pulls out an episode from 2016 when he spoke to Jóhann Jóhannsson about his score to Arrival. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, dissecting scores from Everything Everywhere All At Once, Game Of Thrones, Bojack Horseman & Arrival. | |
| Sparks, Crowded House And Semisonic | 20250312 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode are three big indie hits from three big decades. Sparks tell the story behind the track that helped to launch them in the 70s. Crowded House remember writing one of the songs of the 80s. And Semisonic reveal how a 90s indie staple came together. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with three big indie hits from three big decades. | |
| Sparks, Crowded House, Semisonic | 20250312 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode are three big indie hits from three big decades. Sparks tell the story behind the track that helped to launch them in the 70s. Crowded House remember writing one of the songs of the 80s. And Semisonic reveal how a 90s indie staple came together. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with three big indie hits from three big decades. | |
| Strings Special | 20240703 | 20240814 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, we're celebrating strings, with legendary composer Steve Reich telling the story of 'Different Trains'. Composer Nicholas Britell explains how he built the sounds for his score to Oscar-winning film Moonlight. And world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma delves into his changing relationship with Bach's Cello Suite Number 1 in G Major, which he's recorded on three occasions across his life. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and in this celebration of strings, we hear from Steve Reich, Yo-Yo Ma and composer Nicholas Britell. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made |
| Tame Impala, Nakhane, Natalie Merchant | 20250331 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, including Tame Impala on their anthem It Might Be Time, and Natalie Merchant of 10,000 Maniacs on her ode to female activists of her youth. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Tame Impala on their anthem It Might Be Time. | |
| The National, Sampha, Mitski, Rjd2 | 20250203 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, The National on their track 'Sea Of Love', and Mitski dissects her song 'Your Best American Girl'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including The National on their track 'Sea Of Love'. | |
| The Roots, Sam Smith, The Books | 20240702 | 20241119 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, The Roots share the story of their soundtrack to Detroit, and Sam Smith celebrates the ten year anniversary of their hit 'Stay With Me'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including The Roots sharing the story of their soundtrack to Detroit. |
| The Shins, Sylvan Esso, Raphael Saadiq, Santigold | 20240711 | 20241121 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, The Shins break down their modern classic 'New Slang', and Sylvan remember their track Coffee, a track that also represents their origin story. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including The Shins breaking down their modern classic 'New Slang'. |
| The War On Drugs, Kelly Lee Owens, The Microphones | 20250128 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included in this episode, The War On Drugs on how Bob Dylan and their newborn son inspired a track. Kelly Lee Owens on how three difficult years fed into her track On. And Phil Elverum reveals the origins of the name The Microphones. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including The War On Drugs on how Bob Dylan and their newborn son inspired a track. | |
| Tune-yards, Laura Marling, Moses Sumney | 20240701 | 20241021 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Laura Marling on the complicated journey that took her to writing 'Song For Our Daughter' and Tune-Yards on making sure there was still enough dirt in her 2014 single 'Water Fountain'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Laura Marling on the complicated journey that took her to writing Song For Our Daughter. |
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| Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Solange, Robyn | 20240702 | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this episode, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Solange and Robyn all dive deep into one of their tracks. New to 6 Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their creative process. A podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Solange and Robyn. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs. | |
| Vampire Weekend, Madonna, Denzel Curry | 20240709 | 20240910 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Included on this episode, Madonna remembers visiting ABBA personally to secure the sample for her 2005 hit 'Hung Up', and Denzel Curry tells the story behind the theme song he wrote for his Dad. New to 6Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, including Madonna on visiting ABBA personally to secure the sample for her 2005 hit 'Hung Up'. |
| Water Sounds | 20240708 | 20241022 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, and then piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this collection, there are four tracks around the theme of water, with Baths, Youth Lagoon, Vagabon's 'Water Me Down' and Soccer Mommy's 'Circle The Drain'. Musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with four episodes around the theme of water, featuring Baths, Youth Lagoon and more. |
| Wolf Alice, Grizzly Bear, Cat Power | 20240710 | 20240911 (6M) | Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites a musician to break apart one of their songs, and then, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. In this animals special, Wolf Alice go through the many iterations their anthem 'Don't Delete The Kisses' took before it arrived at its final version. New to 6Music, musician and presenter Hrishikesh Hirway delves into the archive of Song Exploder, a podcast that's spent the last ten years asking artists from across the musical spectrum to lay bare their process. Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites musicians to break apart one of their songs, with an animals special including Wolf Alice on their anthem 'Don't Delete The Kisses'. |