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Before The Chorus

Sofia Loporcaro

Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.

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All Episodes

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Episode 50: Will Joseph Cook

Before The Chorus ·

2023/04/24

Will Joseph Cook is an artist from Kent, England. With his newer music, namely his last album ‘Every Single Thing’ and his recent single “MF BASSLINE”, Will aims to be more open. These songs are an excercise in acceptance: accepting the way one feels, no matter how scary, difficult or even awkward a feeling is. Whether he’s musing about an unabashed dive into infatuation, or finding peace with emotional lows, his music reminds us that vulnerability is the best way forward. Learn more about your ad

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Episode 49: Billie Marten

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2023/04/10

Billie Marten is a songwriter based in London. On her last record, Flora Fauna, Billie began to examine herself through her writing (We actually spoke about Flora Fauna back on Episode 24 of the podcast). Nearly two years later, she is out with another self-examining record: Drop Cherries. It’s a tender, multifaceted observation of long-term love, vulnerability, and finding joy in the mundane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 48: Benny Sings

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2023/03/27

Benny Sings is a songwriter & producer based in Amsterdam. Over the years, he has become known for his vibrant & eclectic approach to pop. On Young Hearts, Benny continues his quest for pop gold, flexing his well-established songwriting skills & breathing new life into some of pop’s longstanding tropes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 47: Jaws of Love

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2022/11/21

Jaws of Love is the solo project of Kelcey Ayer, one of the founding members of Local Natives. His new record, Second Life, explores big, existential questions by way of small, everyday moments. It’s about moving through life’s phases, even when change is scary & outcomes are uncertain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 46: Mykki Blanco

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2022/10/24

Mykki Blanco is an artist with a decade-long career. For ‘Stay Close to Music’, they pulled several pages from their own diary - the record delves into Mykki’s innermost worries and desires, asking questions about oneself & their relationships with others. Simultaneously, the record is celebratory: Mykki proudly flexes their position as a musical pioneer, & honors the icons who inspired them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 45: Quinn Christopherson

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2022/09/26

Quinn Christopherson is an artist from Anchorage, Alaska. Much like his Ahtna Athabascan and Iñupiaq ancestors, he is a storyteller at heart. He writes with earnestness & compassion, handling both heavy & joyful moments with equal care. On his debut record ‘Write Your Name in Pink’, he tells us stories from his life up until now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 44: The Amazons

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2022/09/12

The Amazons are a four-piece rock group from Reading, England. Their third album, How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me? is incredibly personal - a lot of its songs focus on frontman Matt Thomson’s long-distance relationship with his partner. In a wider sense, the record explores the feeling of loving someone from a distance & of longing for the things we miss - after the past few years, these are feelings we can all relate to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 43: MUNA

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2022/08/01

MUNA are a pop trio based in Los Angeles. They have garnered a devout fanbase, thanks to their bright hooks & unique approach to pop songwriting. Their lyrics cover everything from heartbreak & longing, to mindfulness, self-love, & queer & female empowerment. Their new self-titled record, their first release on Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, is simultaneously their healthiest &, as they've said themselves, their horniest songwriting yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Episode 42: Bhi Bhiman

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2022/07/11

Bhi Bhiman is a solo artist based in Los Angeles, who has collaborated with the likes of Chris Cornell, Keegan-Michael Key, Dave Eggers and Boots Riley. On his latest record, I’ll Sleep When I’m Famous, Bhi balances feelings of hope and grief. It’s a deeply existential album, exploring how we choose to live our lives & face our ultimate fate. But in the end, the record offers a sense of hope and peace: we can live on after tragedy, and hold on to love while we’re still here. Learn more about your ad

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Episode 41: Mysie

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2022/06/13

Mysie is an artist based in London, England. On her latest EP ‘joyride’, she explores the complexities & heartbreak of a long-term relationship. We discuss the ways we protect ourselves in relationships, the forces - both internal and external - that can drive people apart, and discovering that, in the end, there is still light at the end of the tunnel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 40: Pond

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2022/05/30

Pond are a psychedelic rock band from Perth. On their 9th album (aptly named ‘9’), they took a mostly insular approach, drawing on personal experiences and niche interests for lyrical themes. Frontman Nick Albrook wanted the album to be lengthly and sprawling, but in a democratic vote amongst band members, they decided to cap it at 9 tracks. This is where the Deluxe Edition comes in: with 4 new songs added to the tracklist, Nick and I go through all 12 songs in depth. So buckle in. Learn more about

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Episode 39: Poppy Ajudha

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2022/04/25

Poppy Ajudha is a London-based solo artist. She has been making a name for herself in the London music scene for years, and in 2022, she has finally released her debut album The Power In Us. On this record, Poppy fiercely takes on a breadth of social issues, like abortion bans, feminism, immigration bans, mental health and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 38: Lady Wray

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2022/04/11

Lady Wray is a solo artist based in Atlanta. She has had a long career in the world of RnB & Hip-Hop, and has experienced her fair share of highs and lows. Her latest record Piece of Me offers raw insight into her life, career, faith & the all-encompassing love she has for her daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 37: Fana Hues

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2022/03/28

Fana Hues is a RnB artist based in Los Angeles. Her new album flora + fana is as refreshingly botanical as it is dizzyingly psychedelic. More importantly, it’s a beautiful scrapbook of musings on heartbreak, sex, situationships, & the growth that comes with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 36: Metronomy

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2022/02/21

Metronomy are a wonky pop 5-piece from the UK. They’ve been a major indie staple in their homeland for over a decade, & it’s really no wonder why - their unique approach to pop is more than meets the ear, encompassing an eclectic concoction of other genres. Their latest record, Small World is no exception: you’ll hear indietronica rubbing shoulders with alternative rock, dream pop, & more. And it all soundtracks a hopeful message, which we’ll be discussing in this episode. Learn more about your ad

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Episode 35: Palace

Before The Chorus ·

2022/02/07

Palace are a London-based indie four-piece. Their third full-length album, Shoals, is a meditation on fear - something we all struggle to come to terms with. Backed by an ethereal soundtrack, frontman Leo Wyndham takes us through his journey towards befriending the unknown - from his first interactions with fear to finding solace in human connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 34: Sloppy Jane

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2022/01/24

Sloppy Jane is an artist based in New York City. Her latest record, Madison, is a concept album through and through - amongst other things, she recorded it 120 feet below ground in a West Virginian cave. The record explores the theme of unrequited love, and basks in all of its blue-washed melodrama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 33: Munya

Before The Chorus ·

2021/12/13

Munya is a solo artist, originally from Saguenay, Quebec. Like many people during the pandemic, she found herself needing an escape - so she began writing. The result was an album filled with space-themed songs, made to take the listener on an intergalactic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 32: Nation of Language

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2021/11/08

Nation of Language are a trio from Brooklyn, New York. Despite close comparisons to OMD, New Order & Kraftwerk, the band have managed to carve out an original sound. Their use of synthesizers is emotive & visceral, easily morphing from song to song. Their new record A Way Forward, spans the cold sounds of a concrete jungle to the euphoria of new love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 31: Self Esteem

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2021/10/25

Back in 2019, Rebecca Lucy Taylor released Compliments Please, her debut solo album under the moniker Self Esteem. She has now returned with Prioritize Pleasure, another album celebrating emotional growth, sexual freedom, healing, & queer expression. She joined me way back on Episode 3 to discuss the first record, so it is a joy to have her back now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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