Sodajerker On Songwriting

Sodajerker On Songwriting is a programme devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. The show, created and hosted by the UK songwriting team Sodajerker, features interviews with some of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the world.

Episode 264 - Sean O'Hagan 04/26/2024

Episode 264 - Sean O'Hagan The wonderful joins us to chat about the new High Llamas record Hey Panda, and his songwriting process. The acclaimed artist, producer, and arranger explores a wealth of topics including his formative work in beloved Irish band Microdisney, writing about his own life and experiences, and his insatiable appetite for new music. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/30999803

Episode 263 - Gossip 03/29/2024

Episode 263 - Gossip Beth Ditto and Nathan 'Brace Paine' Howdeshell discuss the creative process behind their excellent new record Real Power. The pair reflect on their near telepathic musical relationship, the ethereal mysteries of songwriting, and collaborating with the great Rick Rubin. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/30595648

Episode 262 - Brittany Howard 02/28/2024

Episode 262 - Brittany Howard talks with Simon and Brian about her arresting new record What Now and how she approaches songwriting. The singer and guitarist discusses taking risks in the studio, experimenting with rhythm, and her encounters with the legendary Prince. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/30149563

Episode 261 - Sleater-Kinney 02/08/2024

Episode 261 - Sleater-Kinney Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein of join Sodajerker to discuss their fantastic new record Little Rope and their songwriting process. The influential duo talk about song structure and arranging, their strange guitar tunings, and collaborating with producers like John Congleton and Annie Clark. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/29855433

Episode 260 - Bill Ryder-Jones 01/18/2024

Episode 260 - Bill Ryder-Jones Singer-songwriter and producer joins Sodajerker from his West Kirby studio to discuss his new record Iechyd Da, and his creative process. The Merseyside-based artist also talks about collaborating with the likes of Mick Head, taking lyrical inspiration from TV’s Eurotrash, and writing bad songs in his sleep. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/29543078

Episode 259 - Feist 12/22/2023

Episode 259 - Feist Leslie joins Simon and Brian to discuss her songwriting process and recent record Multitudes. The award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter talks about taking part in a 'Song-A-Day' challenge, bypassing judgement when writing, and how she has developed songs through live performance. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/29200798

Episode 258 - Thomas Walsh 11/30/2023

Episode 258 - Thomas Walsh Thomas Walsh of Pugwash and The Duckworth Lewis Method joins Sodajerker to discuss his new album The Rest is History and his songwriting process. In this in-depth conversation, the Irish power pop legend talks about his origins in music, his collaborations with The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon, and his reverence for his musical heroes like Michael Penn and Jeff Lynne. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/28861428

Episode 257 - Eric Cantona 10/27/2023

Episode 257 - Eric Cantona Eric Cantona joins Simon and Brian to discuss his new EP I'll Make My Own Heaven, and his songwriting process. The actor, artist and former footballer talks about his need to express himself, using mistakes to create better moments, and how to rely on instinct. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/28442735

Episode 256 - Wayne Coyne 10/07/2023

Episode 256 - Wayne Coyne Wayne Coyne of chats with Simon and Brian about the band's classic album Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots and his songwriting process. The veteran artist talks about the writing of beloved tracks like 'Do You Realize??', working intuitively, and responding with pure emotion to song ideas. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/28252865

Episode 255 - Kevin Rowland 08/31/2023

Episode 255 - Kevin Rowland Kevin Rowland joins Simon and Brian to discuss his creative process and the writing of the new record The Feminine Divine. The acclaimed singer and songwriter talks about where inspiration comes from, the importance of trust when co-writing, and why he likes to write notes on his lyric sheets. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/27902253

Episode 254 - Stephen Duffy 08/16/2023

Episode 254 - Stephen Duffy Simon and Brian are joined by beloved singer-songwriter to discuss writing the new Lilac Time record Dance Till All The Stars Come Down and much more besides. Stephen touches on a range of subjects including the influence of W. H. Auden, how therapy changed his writing style, and his collaborations with artists like Steven Page and Robbie Williams. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/27768717

Episode 253 - Damon Albarn 07/28/2023

Episode 253 - Damon Albarn Damon Albarn welcomes Sodajerker to his London studio to chat about the creative process behind the new record The Ballad of Darren. Among other topics, the singer-songwriter and composer talks about his working routines with Blur and Gorillaz, writing about real life experiences, and his love for the city of Liverpool. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/27590976

Episode 252 - Lloyd Cole 07/13/2023

Episode 252 - Lloyd Cole joins Simon and Brian to discuss his songwriting and the creative process behind his new record On Pain. The former Commotions frontman reflects on new collaborations with his old bandmates, the influence of David Bowie, and his ongoing quest to experiment and evolve. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/27456876

Episode 251 - Jenny Lewis 06/16/2023

Episode 251 - Jenny Lewis chats to Sodajerker about her current record Joy'All and her songwriting process. Among other insights, the musician and actress talks about attending a songwriting group hosted by Beck, recording with Ringo Starr, and her work with Rilo Kiley. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/27167799

Episode 250 - Mick Hucknall 05/31/2023

Episode 250 - Mick Hucknall Simply Red's joins Simon and Brian for a special 250th episode covering his new record Time and his work through the years. The celebrated frontman speaks candidly about his career as a songwriter, his collaborations with Motown legend Lamont Dozier, and the stories behind classic hits like 'Holding Back The Years' and 'Something Got Me Started'. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/26999193

Episode 249 - Theo Katzman 05/21/2023

Episode 249 - Theo Katzman discusses his amazing album Be The Wheel and his philosophies as a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. The Vulfpeck member shares a range of ideas about music including the influence of jazz standards, capturing real performances on record, and why AI is no problem if we just focus on our humanity. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/26904099

Episode 248 - Jessie Ware 04/28/2023

Episode 248 - Jessie Ware chats with Sodajerker about her new album That! Feels Good! and her approach to songwriting. The singer, songwriter and podcaster talks about wearing lots of different hats creatively, the challenges of co-writing, and past collaborations with Benny Blanco, Ed Sheeran and Julia Michaels. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/26681802

Episode 247 - David Paich 04/07/2023

Episode 247 - David Paich David Paich sits down with Simon and Brian to talk about his songwriting process, his recent solo debut Forgotten Toys, and his classic hits with . The legendary songwriter, keyboardist and session musician discusses his early musical life, the influence of his father, and collaborations with Boz Scaggs, David Foster and more. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/26475627

Episode 246 - Tim Burgess 03/10/2023

Episode 246 - Tim Burgess The delightful 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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/26188542

Episode 245 - Shania Twain 02/03/2023

Episode 245 - Shania Twain Triple diamond pop megastar 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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/25819779

Episode 244 - Boz Scaggs 01/13/2023

Episode 244 - Boz Scaggs 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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/25603092

Episode 243 - Michael Penn 12/31/2022

Episode 243 - Michael Penn Composer and songwriter 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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/25470525

Episode 242 - Tim Heidecker 12/24/2022

Episode 242 - Tim Heidecker The brilliant 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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/25424259

Episode 241 - Seal 12/07/2022

Episode 241 - Seal To mark the release of a new deluxe reissue of his eponymous debut, 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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/25250139

Episode 240 - The 1975 11/27/2022

Episode 240 - The 1975 Matty and George from 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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/25139934

Episode 239 - Ben Gibbard 11/20/2022

Episode 239 - Ben Gibbard '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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/25074645

Episode 238 - Brett Anderson 11/10/2022

Episode 238 - Brett Anderson Suede's 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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/24965763

Episode 237 - Madison Cunningham 10/17/2022

Episode 237 - Madison Cunningham The phenomenal 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. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/24715977

Episode 236 - Julian Lennon 10/04/2022

Episode 236 - Julian Lennon joins Simon and Brian for a chat about his new record Jude, the importance of emotion in songwriting, dealing with anxiety, and the trials of relearning his old material. The multi-faceted singer-songwriter also discusses his work as a photographer, filmmaker and author, and reflects on how his creativity is powered by his relentless work ethic. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/24578046

Episode 235 - Martha Wainwright 09/18/2022

Episode 235 - Martha Wainwright Singer-songwriter discusses her recent memoir Stories I Might Regret Telling You, how she approaches writing both songs and prose, and being done with old narratives. The critically lauded artist also shares her thoughts on using open tunings, why she found acting wasn’t compatible with songwriting, and her plans for the future. /episode/index/show/sodajerker/id/24410901

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