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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.
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Episode 289 - Scissor Sisters
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-289-scissor-sisters
Published: May 13, 2025 15:25
Scissor Sisters' own Jake Shears and Scott Hoffman (aka Babydaddy) join Simon and Brian to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. In this vibrant conversation, the pair reveal the surprisingly homespun creative process behind the…
Episode 288 - Bonnie "Prince" Billy
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-288-bonnie-prince-billy
Published: May 2, 2025 16:38
Will Oldham, aka Bonnie "Prince" Billy, joins Sodajerker for an enlightening discussion about his latest album, The Purple Bird. With a career that spans over three decades, the beloved singer-songwriter and actor reflects on working with Nashville veteran…
Episode 287 - Gary Barlow
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-287-gary-barlow
Published: April 20, 2025 15:33
Take That's Gary Barlow welcomes Simon and Brian to his London studio for a fun conversation about songwriting, performance, and the creative process. The celebrated artist discusses the authentic sound of his Songbook tour, how he cultivates studio…
Episode 286 - Brandi Carlile
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-286-brandi-carlile
Published: April 11, 2025 13:40
The remarkable Brandi Carlile joins Simon and Brian for an in-depth conversation about writing with Elton John on their new album, Who Believes In Angels? The Grammy and Emmy-winning singer-songwriter discusses the profound connection she feels with both…
Episode 285 - Djo
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-285-djo
Published: April 4, 2025 12:29
The excellent Djo, aka musician and actor Joe Keery, sits down in London with Simon and Brian to discuss his terrific new record The Crux. During the conversation, the Stranger Things star explains his songwriting process, how he enriches his songs with…
Episode 284 - Perfume Genius
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-284-perfume-genius
Published: March 29, 2025 14:20
Mike Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, takes us inside the creative process behind his new record, Glory, produced by Blake Mills. During the conversation, Mike describes how he balances spontaneity with structure, the art of becoming a song detective, and why…
Episode 283 - Tom Walker
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-283-tom-walker
Published: March 22, 2025 18:31
Tom Walker shares his songwriting story so far and the challenges of making his recent second album I AM. The popular singer-songwriter also reflects on the importance of striving to realise a creative vision, his time spent studying songwriting at…
Episode 282 - Inhaler
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-282-inhaler
Published: March 13, 2025 16:37
Inhaler's Elijah Hewson and Josh Jenkinson discuss the writing of their new record Open Wide and how the band collaborates creatively. Among other insights into their process, the Dublin-born musicians share their thoughts on the importance of finishing…
Episode 281 - Franz Ferdinand
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-281-franz-ferdinand
Published: March 4, 2025 14:19
Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Julian Corrie talk about the writing of the band's sixth studio album The Human Fear and their creative process. During the conversation, the pair explore themes of fear and spontaneity in their work, not being too…
Episode 280 - Dan Smith
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-280-dan-smith
Published: February 1, 2025 13:54
Bastille's Dan Smith talks with Sodajerker about his new concept album, Ampersand. The conversation delves into the fascinating stories of historical figures and fictional characters that influenced his writing, as well as the personal connections that…
Episode 279 - The Edge
https://www.sodajerker.com/episode-279-the-edge
Published: January 1, 2025 21:00
U2's The Edge joins Simon and Brian to discuss the 20th anniversary reissue of the band's acclaimed record How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, and its new ‘shadow album’ How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb. The celebrated guitarist and sonic architect offers…