Beth Nielsen Chapman

Episode 87 – Beth Nielsen Chapman

Sodajerker are joined by Nashville great Beth Nielsen Chapman to talk about her approach to songwriting and creativity, and what it’s like to collaborate with artists like Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond and Elton John. Beth also tells the stories behind her classic country hits ‘This Kiss’ (Faith Hill), ‘Strong Enough to Bend’ (Tanya Tucker) and ‘Five Minutes’ (Lorrie Morgan) and details the writing processes behind beloved solo tracks like ‘Life Holds On’ and ‘Sand and Water’.

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BBC Music promo

Sodajerker on BBC Music

Following the broadcast of our BBC World Service documentary The Secrets of Songwriting (available now on BBC iPlayer), BBC Music showcased us on their homepage. Thanks guys!

You can see BBC Music promo while its live, and listen to The Secrets of Songwriting online. The programme is also available as a podcast via the World Service on iTunes.

Sodajerker on BBC News

BBC News feature

Following the broadcast of our BBC World Service documentary The Secrets of Songwriting (available on BBC iPlayer for the next 30 days), BBC News have produced a feature recounting some of the stories told on the podcast.

In the article, Motown legend Lamont Dozier talks about writing ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’ with the Holland brothers, Allee Willis describes the writing of ‘Boogie Wonderland’ for Earth, Wind & Fire, and Kenny Loggins talks about penning the Doobie Brothers hit ‘What a Fool Believes’ with Michael McDonald.

You can read the article on the BBC website, and listen to The Secrets of Songwriting on BBC iPlayer.

Sodajerker at Parr Street Studios

Sodajerker to Present BBC Radio Special on Songwriting

Simon Barber and Brian O’Connor of the Liverpool-based songwriting team Sodajerker are set to present a new one-hour BBC World Service radio documentary called The Secrets of Songwriting.

The programme, which derives from the duo’s hugely popular podcast, Sodajerker On Songwriting, features some of the world’s most renowned songwriters talking about their working processes and sharing the stories behind their biggest hits.

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Ben Watt

Episode 86 – Ben Watt

Ben Watt discusses the writing of his new album Fever Dream as well as his work on previous solo albums like Hendra and North Marine Drive. Ben also delves into the songwriting processes behind some classic Everything But The Girl songs, such as ‘The Night I Heard Caruso Sing’, ’25th December’ and the smash hit ‘Missing’.

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Justin Currie

Episode 85 – Justin Currie

Justin Currie talks about the writing of Del Amitri songs like ‘Always The Last To Know’, ‘Roll To Me’, ‘Driving With The Brakes On’ and ‘Nothing Ever Happens’, as well as a range of songs from his three excellent solo albums. Justin also explains how he captures his ideas, the mental state required for good songwriting, and why you won’t find him on a songwriting weekend or co-writing with boy bands.

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Willy Russell

Episode 84 – Willy Russell

Celebrated playwright and composer Willy Russell speaks with Sodajerker about his songwriting process for classic musicals such as Blood Brothers, film soundtracks like Dancin’ Thru The Dark, and songs for his solo album, Hoovering the Moon. As well as sharing the life stories behind key moments in his work, Willy provides detailed insights into his creative process as a writer, his history as a musician, and his early influences.

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Sodajerker in NME

NME names Sodajerker one of 13 essential podcasts

We’re on a bit of a roll at the moment with prestigious publications and media outlets picking up on the Sodajerker podcast and including it in their lists of recommended shows. NME is the latest to show us some love, selecting Sodajerker On Songwriting as one of 13 essential podcasts alongside monster successes like Serial and This American Life.

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Sodajerker in EW

Entertainment Weekly names Sodajerker podcast one of 12 best in music

We were very happy to discover that Entertainment Weekly has named Sodajerker On Songwriting as one of 12 must-listen music podcasts! Being in the company of podcasts from NPR and Radiotopia is also very gratifying, so thanks to the authors for checking out the show and including us in the list.

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Scroobius Pip

Episode 83 – Scroobius Pip

Rapper, spoken word artist and podcaster Scroobius Pip chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of such songs as ‘Thou Shalt Always Kill’, ‘The Beat That My Heart Skipped’, ‘Tommy C’ and ‘Great Britain’, as well as tracks from his latest solo album, Distraction Pieces, including ‘The Struggle’, ‘Try Dying’ and ‘Soldier Boy (Kill ‘Em)’. Pip also provides detailed insights into growing up with a stutter, how it enhanced his skills as a wordsmith, and his plans for the future.

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Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

Episode 82 – Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez sit down with Sodajerker to talk about their writing process on the Disney smash hit Frozen, as well as a number of other projects. In addition to the stories behind songs like ‘Let it Go’, ‘Do You Want to Build A Snowman?’, ‘Love Is An Open Door’ and ‘Fixer Upper’, the couple also provide detailed insights into the thinking behind songs from Bobby’s Tony Award-winning musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon.

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Mashable

Mashable’s must-listen British podcasts

We were delighted to discover that we have been included in a list of 16 must-listen British podcasts curated by Mashable. For our very independent and home-spun show to appear alongside the likes of Adam Buxton, Scroobius Pip and Private Eye is quite the honour. Thanks Mashable for the shout out!

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Cheers for your ongoing support!

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