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All Episodes of Song Exploder

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.
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Season 1

  • Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
    7.1/1095 votes

    Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2020

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
    7.8/10128 votes

    Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2020

    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?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
    8.6/10196 votes

    R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2020

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Ty Dolla $ign – LA
    6.4/1074 votes

    Ty Dolla $ign – LA

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2020

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown