Listen to These Song Exploder Podcast Episodes Before Streaming Netflix's New Series
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Netflix's upcoming documentary series, Song Exploder, has us crazy excited. Based off the podcast of the same name, host Hrishikesh Hirway sits down with some of the biggest singers and songwriters (Selena Gomez, Bon Iver, Fleetwood Mac, and so many more) to break down how their most famous tracks came to be. Artists share behind-the-scene tidbits, raw voice recordings, and the inspiration behind certain sounds and lyrics. Episodes are perfect bite-size pieces, ranging from 15-30 minutes. The docuseries premieres Oct. 2 on Netflix, but in the meantime, get a little taste with these Song Exploder podcast episodes.
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Janelle Monáe
Singer and actress Janelle Monáe dedicates this episode to her song "So Afraid," from her third album, Dirty Computer.
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The 1975
The 1975 has released four albums since they got together in 2002. Matty Healy and George Daniel take apart "The Birthday Party," off their most recent album, Notes on a Conditional Form.
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Lorde
Lorde gets real about her song "Sober," off her sophomore album, Melodrama. The album went on to debut at No. 1 in June 2017.
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Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig comes on the pod to go over "Harmony Hall," the lead single from the band's fourth album, Father of the Bride. The song went on to be nominated for a Grammy.
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Mumford & Sons
Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons sit down to talk about "Beloved," a track from their 2018 album, Delta.
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Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen sits down with host Hrishikesh for a live and candid conversation at Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco. The singer opens up about her song "When I Needed You," the last track off her third album, Emotion.
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The Lumineers
Founders of the American folk rock band The Lumineers, Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, discuss their hit song "Ophelia." The duo doesn't hold back, revealing it was actually the obstacles in their relationship that inspired the song.
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Michelle Branch
Known for her iconic early 2000s tracks, "Breathe" and "Everywhere," Michelle Branch is talking about "Best You Ever" off her most recent album, Hopeless Romantic. It had been 14 years since the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter released an album, and she gives a glimpse into the long journey of her return to music (and love).
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CHVRCHES
A trio from Glasgow, Scotland, CHVRCHES is sitting down to explain their song "Clearest Blue."
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Selena Gomez
One of Song Exploder's more recent guests, Selena Gomez is dissecting her smash hit "Lose You to Love Me." She's joined by Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter, longtime songwriting collaborators of Selena's.