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 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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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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Joe Jackson chats with Sodajerker about his latest album Fast Forward and the writing of classic songs from his catalogue like ‘Is She Really Going Out With Him?’, ‘It’s Different for Girls’, ‘Steppin’ Out’, and ‘Be My Number Two’. Joe also reflects on his early career, his work on film scores alongside directors like Francis Ford Coppola, and why not every song needs an origin story.
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You may have read our interviews over at Songwriting, where highlights from our podcasts are regularly published. Well, they recently produced a feature on us for the Winter 2015 issue of their digital magazine!
In the interview, we talk about how we started the podcast, how we choose guests for the show, and our plans for the future. We also talk about the technical side of producing the episodes, which we haven’t really delved into before.
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Phil was a fascinating character and we enjoyed every moment of our conversation with him on the podcast. From meeting Elvis to writing worldwide anthems like ‘Eve of Destruction’, he did it all and saw it all. He was a wonderful songwriter and the music world is poorer for his passing. RIP. — Simon and Brian, Sodajerker
What follows is the official press release issued by Serendipity Media.
It is with deepest sadness that we are announcing that P.F. Sloan (Phil) passed away on the evening of November 15, 2015, at his home in Los Angeles. Phil had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several weeks before and was fighting it valiantly. The world has lost one of its great talents.
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“I write every day…I collect a lot of scraps everywhere I go. Little pieces here, and little wishbones and feathers there, and then I get home and try and make a chicken.”
That’s the metaphor Allen Toussaint used to describe the craft of songwriting to us back when we interviewed him in June 2013. We’ve spoken to many writers over the last four years, and we’re hard-pressed to think of a more charming iteration of the process than that one. But, of course, Toussaint was the epitome of charm. It was present in abundance in every song he wrote, every piano lick he played, and every exquisitely tailored suit he wore.
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Sodajerker were recently interviewed for Getointothis, Liverpool music’s best-read webzine.
The interview covers a range of topics including how Simon and Brian met, how they started the podcast, favourite moments with their guests, and more.
You can read the full interview on their website.
Bassist, composer and superproducer Marcus Miller sits down with Simon and Brian in Liverpool to discuss his latest album Afrodeezia and his collaborative partnerships with renowned artists like Miles Davis, Luther Vandross and David Sanborn. Marcus also talks about his early career as a session musician, his melodic approach to the bass, and key tracks from his solo career, such as ‘The Only Reason I Live’, ‘Bruce Lee’ and ‘Blast!’
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Celebrating the release of his new album, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure, John Grant chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of songs like ‘Snug Slacks’, ‘Voodoo Doll’ and ‘Disappointing’. In addition to describing his love for horror film scores, synthesisers, and languages, John also talks about his songwriting process on tracks like ‘Pale Green Ghosts’, ‘Black Belt’, ‘Marz’ and ‘Chicken Bones’.
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Singer-songwriter Nick Heyward discusses the writing processes behind songs for Haircut One Hundred and his solo career, including ‘Love Plus One’, ‘Fantastic Day’, ‘Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)’, ‘Love’s Got Me In Triangles’, ‘Whistle Down the Wind’, ‘Blue Hat for a Blue Day’ and ‘Kite’. Nick also talks about the recording of a brand new album that he has undertaken in Key West, Florida.
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Motown legend Lamont Dozier meets with Simon and Brian in Liverpool to discuss the writing of songs like ‘Where Did Our Love Go’, ‘Baby Love’, ‘Stop! In The Name of Love’, ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ (The Supremes); ‘Heatwave’, ‘Nowhere to Run’, ‘Jimmy Mack’ (Martha Reeves & The Vandellas); ‘Baby I Need Your Loving’, ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)’, ‘It’s the Same Old Song’, ‘Reach Out, I’ll Be There’, ‘Bernadette’ (The Four Tops), and the Phil Collins smash ‘Two Hearts’.
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