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Hrishikesh Hirway Unveils New Song 'Cascade'
by Michael Major - March 09, 2023 Hrishikesh Hirway debuts a new song, “Cascade,' alongside a video illustrated and animated by Maf López. Produced by Hirway and mixed by Mikaelin ‘Blue’ Bluespruce (Solange, Blood Orange, tUnE-yArDs), the song features backing vocals by Kristin Slipp (Dirty Projectors, mmeadows) and horns by Cole Ka... 
Kelela Releases Cover of Sade's 'Like a Tattoo' to Cap off 'Credit the Culture'
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023 The previously unreleased cover finds Kelela stripping down Sade’s cult classic to piano, played by Jason Moran, and vocals. Kelela’s cover marks the final piece of content to be released as part of “Credit the Culture,” the ongoing celebration of Black culture and artistry from Amazon Music during ... 
Joy Oladokun to Join Noah Kahan on 2023 Summer Tour
by Michael Major - December 07, 2022 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun will join Noah Kahan on his 2023 summer tour including shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Washington DC’s The Anthem, Philadelphia’s Skyline Stage at the Mann Center, Phoenix’s Arizona Financial Theatre and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre amo... 
Hrishikesh Hirway Unveils 'Still Dreaming' Remix By Kimbra
by Michael Major - November 30, 2022 Song Exploder host/creator Hrishikesh Hirway shares a remix of his track “Still Dreaming” by two-time Grammy-winning vocalist, songwriter and producer Kimbra, whose new rendition features a transformed beat and her added vocals. “Still Dreaming,” co-produced by Hirway and Grammy-winning producer Dan... 
Santigold Announces 'Noble Champions' Podcast Featuring Idris Elba, Olivia Wilde & More
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022 The first season features guests: Tunde Adebimpe, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), Sanford Biggers, Bun B, Idris Elba, Mary Anais Heglar, Dan Kovalik, Resmaa Menakem, Questlove, Rebecca Walker, Olivia Wilde, Saul Williams, and Angela Yee. Listen to the podcast trailer now!... 
Hrishikesh Hirway Unveils New Single 'Still Dreaming'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2022 Acclaimed musician and Song Exploder host/creator Hrishikesh Hirway unveils a new song, “Still Dreaming,” co-produced with Grammy-winning producer Dan Wilson (Taylor Swift, Adele, Leon Bridges), along with a video directed by Demi Adejuyigbe. A run of live performances with Jenny Owen Youngs will br... 
mxmtoon Announces 'rising' (the deluxe) & Shares New Single
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022 The album has been streamed more than 20 million times since then and received critical acclaim including Song Exploder’s deep dive into “mona lisa’, and showed the singer-songwriter-producer-podcaster and social activist reaching new heights creatively. Check out upcoming tour dates now! Plus, list... 
Joy Oladokun Releases New Single 'Purple Haze'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022 Breakthrough artist Joy Oladokun’s new single, “Purple Haze,” is out today on Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records. Joy is currently in the midst of her first nationwide headline tour. Upcoming stops include Pittsburgh’s Thunderbird Music Hall, Washington DC’s Union Stage, and more. Check o... 
Jenny Owen Youngs Announces New EP 'It's Dangerous to Go Alone'
by Michael Major - May 04, 2022 Aside from the allusions just made to Zelda and Super Mario Bros, the two other songs on the EP draw upon Skyrim of The Elder Scrolls series and one of the most classic video games of all time, Pac-Man. The latter forms the foundation for the first single “Ghosts”, out today. Watch the new music vid... 
Hrishikesh Hirway Releases New EP 'Rooms I Used To Call My Own'
by Michael Major - March 30, 2022 The album features collaborations with a long list of acclaimed artists, songwriters and producers including Yo-Yo Ma, Jay Som, Baths, Jenny Owen Youngs, Jimmy Tamborello (The Postal Service, Dntel), Jonathan Snipes (Clipping), John Mark Nelson and Grammy-winners John Congleton (St. Vincent, Sharon ... 
Joy Oladokun's New Song 'Fortune Favors the Bold' Feat. Tim Gent
by Michael Major - February 25, 2022 Written by Oladokun, Jeremy Lutito and Natalie Hemby (Lady Gaga, The Highwomen, Kacey Musgraves), “Fortune Favors The Bold” follows last month’s release, “Keeping The Light On,” as well as Oladokun’s breakthrough major label debut, in defense of my own happiness (Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republi... 
Joy Oladokun Releases New Song 'Keeping the Light On'
by Michael Major - January 21, 2022 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun’s new song, “Keeping the Light On,” is out today. Written by Oladokun, Mike Elizondo and Ian Fitchuk, “Keeping the Light On” is Oladokun’s first new music since her breakthrough major label debut, in defense of my own happiness. Plus, check out ... 
girl in red Shares 'Body And Mind' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 27, 2021 Her debut received rave reviews from the likes of NPR, The New York Times, Billboard, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Pitchfork, The FADER, NYLON, Teen Vogue and more and is being hailed as a groundbreaking release and Ulven a new voice for her generation. ... 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for SONG EXPLODER VOLUME TWO on Netflix
by Sarah Leiber - December 01, 2020 Song Exploder, based on the hit podcast, spotlights some of the world's greatest musicians as they reveal how they brought one of their songs to life.... 
Portland Duo Wonderly Steps Out From Behind The Curtains For New Release STORY WE TELL VOLUME 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2020 What if longtime friends Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk came clean about the fact that their bevy of instrumental theme songs and film soundtracks-including the New York Times' famed podcast The Daily, Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar Radio, and many indie film scores-were only half of the story?... 
TY DOLLA $IGN Announces Third Studio Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 14, 2020 Ty Dolla $ign has announced his third studio album, 'Featuring Dolla $ign.' ... 
Black Pumas Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA with Jack Johnson
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 25, 2020 Black Pumas, the Grammy®-nominated duo of frontman/songwriter Eric Burton and producer/guitarist Adrian Quesada, appeared on Good Morning America today.... 
Black Pumas Release Deluxe Edition of Debut Album Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020 Black Pumas, the Austin duo of frontman/songwriter Eric Burton and producer/guitarist Adrian Quesada, release the deluxe reissue of their self-titled debut album digitally today. ... 
Semisonic Release Official Video for First Single in Nearly 20 Years 'You're Not Alone'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 14, 2020 Today, the Grammy-nominated, Twin Cities-based trio Semisonic released the official video for 'You're Not Alone,' the group's first new song in nearly 20 years. The single is the title track from their forthcoming five-song EP You're Not Alone out on September 18 via Pleasuresonic Recordings/Megafor... 
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down Premiere Video for 'Pure Cinema'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 11, 2020 Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, the Oakland-based band fronted by singer and songwriter Thao Nguyen, debut the new video for “Pure Cinema” from their upcoming album Temple (due this coming Friday, May 15 on Ribbon Music) today... 
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down Release Video for 'Phenom'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 06, 2020 Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, the Oakland-based band fronted by singer and songwriter Thao Nguyen, is now debuting the new video for the track “Phenom.” Shot entirely via Zoom video conferencing software in the midst of the California's Stay At Home order, the video was filmed without any of the co... 
Dan Wilson Unveils 'Superfan' for His Monthly Singles Series
by Abigail Charpentier - February 14, 2020 Today, Grammy-winning songwriter Dan Wilson continues his run of monthly single releases with 'Superfan,' his second song release of 2020.... 
Semisonic's Dan Wilson To Release New Solo Single 'Eventually' on January 24
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2020 Today, the Grammy-winning songwriter and Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson was featured on the hit podcast Song Exploder, where he broke down their Grammy-nominated (Best Rock Song, 1999) #1 hit single 'Closing Time.'... 
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down's Thao Nguyen Debuts as the New Guest Host of Song Exploder
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2019 Thao Nguyen of the band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down debuts as the new guest host of Song Exploder today. Her first episode as host features Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Hozier and legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples. In the episode, Hozier breaks down his hit song “Take Me to Church,” and ... 
Hrishikesh Hirway Reveals Thao Nguyen Will Guest Host Song Explorer In 2019
by Tori Hartshorn - December 05, 2018 Hrishikesh Hirway, creator, producer and host of Song Exploder, the acclaimed podcast where musicians take apart their songs and tell the story of how they were made, reveals today Thao Nguyen of the band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down will guest host the podcast for the 2019 year. Starting January 9... |
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