The delightful Tim Burgess joins us to discuss his songwriting process, both solo and with The Charlatans. The singer-songwriter, author, and Twitter legend talks about writing in white rooms, hitting hot streaks, and the joy of sharing music through his listening parties.
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Burt Bacharach’s place in the songwriting pantheon was cemented decades ago, but that didn’t stop him conjuring those uniquely intricate, affecting and memorable melodies well into his 90s.
When we were lucky enough to chat with him (and his recent collaborator Daniel Tashian) back in the summer of 2020, it was evident that, in spite of his advancing years, he was still as passionate about and engaged with his craft as he’d ever been.
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Triple diamond pop megastar Shania Twain joins us to discuss her captivating new record Queen Of Me and her colossal hits from the past. The Canadian singer-songwriter talks about how she felt going into writing rooms for the first time, her love for strong choruses and bridges, and why she’s always looking to be envious of something someone else wrote.
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We arrived at Manchester’s Palace Theatre one September day in 2018 fully aware that we might have to be on our mettle, as the great David Crosby was not one to suffer fools gladly, to say the least.
Consequently, our excitement to meet him was tempered by a mild wariness. However, to our considerable relief he seemed to take a shine to us and was a relaxed, charming and generous interviewee (as anyone who’s heard the finished episode will attest).
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This gem from the archives was thought lost forever, but thanks to the wonders of technology we’ve been able to recover our chat with the great Boz Scaggs. It was recorded around the time of Boz’s last album, Out of the Blues, and highlights his contemporary approach to music making, as well as the creative process behind timeless classics like ‘Lowdown’ and ‘Hollywood’. The singer-songwriter and guitarist also speaks about gaining vocal confidence, collaborating with David Paich, David Foster and Marcus Miller, and finding your passion when it’s gone.
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Composer and songwriter Michael Penn talks with Sodajerker about his “former career” in songwriting, meeting Bob Dylan as a kid, and why he doesn’t co-write with his partner, the equally brilliant Aimee Mann. The acclaimed film/TV composer also reflects on his relationship with performing, his approach to melody writing, and his love for The Chamberlin keyboard.
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The brilliant Tim Heidecker chats with Simon and Brian about his gorgeous record High School, his love for Randy Newman, and recreating the yacht rock sound. The comedian, writer, actor and musician also explains why he wrote a hymn for agnostics, and wonders why we keep burying people in the ground when they die.
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To mark the release of a new deluxe reissue of his eponymous debut, Seal joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about his songwriting process. The singer-songwriter discusses classic hits like ‘Killer’, ‘Crazy’ and ‘Kiss From A Rose’ and explains why the alchemy of songwriting still has him passionate about making music.
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Matty and George from The 1975 talk with Sodajerker about the band’s stellar new album Being Funny In A Foreign Language, working with Jack Antonoff, and being addicted to making stuff. The guys explain their songwriting and creativity in a variety of ways, touching on everything from postmodernism to comedy in what feels like a very good therapy session.
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Death Cab for Cutie‘s Ben Gibbard gives Sodajerker the lowdown on the band’s superb new album Asphalt Meadows, the process of round robin songwriting, and why he’s always falling in love with dead movie stars. The songwriter and guitarist also talks about writing with his trusty Fender Mustang, how certain guitars can deal a hot hand creatively, and the importance of lived experience in his work.
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Suede’s Brett Anderson joins Simon and Brian for a candid conversation about the writing of the band’s new record Autofiction, accessing naivety, avoiding self-parody, and the value of craft. The frontman and author also reflects on the importance of fans, and why a songwriter’s musical limitations don’t need to be a barrier to success.
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The phenomenal Madison Cunningham speaks with Sodajerker about her new record Revealer, sincerity versus technicality in music making, and why songs are sometimes smarter than you. The singer-songwriter also discusses her distinctive approach to the guitar and the influence of church music in her development.
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Episode 246 – Tim BurgessMarch 10, 2023
Burt Bacharach (1928-2023)February 11, 2023
Episode 245 – Shania TwainFebruary 3, 2023
