Song Exploder

30min

Documentary

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.

Episodes

Cast

Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive

1. Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive

26min

2nd Oct 2020

Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.

Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It

2. Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It

28min

2nd Oct 2020

In 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?

R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

3. R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

27min

2nd Oct 2020

No 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.

Ty Dolla $ign – LA

4. Ty Dolla $ign – LA

23min

2nd Oct 2020

Ty 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.

First air date

2nd Oct 2020

Last air date

15th Dec 2020

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks