Song Exploder
How music gets made.
Overview
Get inspired as musicians dig deep into the creative process of songwriting and reveal their intimate thoughts in a series based on the hit podcast.
Top Cast
Hrishikesh Hirway
Self - Host
Seasons
Season 1 (2020)
No overview available.
4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
2020-10-02Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
Runtime: 26 minEpisode 2: Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
2020-10-02In his quest to capture Aaron Burr's voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?
Runtime: 28 minEpisode 3: R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
2020-10-02No obvious chorus plus a lead mandolin and handclaps equals the least likely chart-topper of the '90s. R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track.
Runtime: 27 minEpisode 4: Ty Dolla $ign – LA
2020-10-02Ty Dolla $ign pens a verse in minutes, picks up multiple instruments and brings in Kendrick Lamar and Brandy for this moving love song to his city.
Runtime: 23 min
Season 2 (2020)
No overview available.
4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Dua Lipa – Love Again
2020-12-15When a bad breakup spills into the studio, Dua Lipa finds release in high-drama strings, throwback analog synths and memories of her parents' faves.
Runtime: 26 minEpisode 2: The Killers – When You Were Young
2020-12-15Eager to beat the sophomore album slump, the Killers dusted off three chords to capture their desert home of Las Vegas — and mine for pop anthem gold.
Runtime: 23 minEpisode 3: Nine Inch Nails – Hurt
2020-12-15Broken-down sounds, damaged vocals and naked emotion make a chilling coda to a blockbuster LP as Trent Reznor talks about transforming pain into art.
Runtime: 27 minEpisode 4: Natalia Lafourcade – Hasta la Raíz
2020-12-15After stepping back from stardom, Natalia Lafourcade rediscovers her roots, which are planted deep in Veracruz and the rhythm of huapango folk music.
Runtime: 24 minVideos
Song Exploder | Official Trailer | Netflix
