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Songfacts Podcast

Songfacts, which has been bringing you the stories behind the songs since 1999, now has a podcast. On the Songfacts Podcast, host Stephanie R. Myers speaks with songwriters and other music makers to learn about their own songs (which they often perform on the show) and explore the music that influenced them. On this fun and enlightening musical journey, you"ll discover new songs across a range of genres and take a deep dive into some you know - how they"re structured, what they mean, how they make

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36:22

Teddy Grossman

Songfacts Podcast ·

2022/01/19

Today, we bring you Teddy Grossman, a singer and songwriter whose first full-length studio album, Soon Come, will drop on March 22, 2022. Grossman left his 9-5 in early 2020, to pursue his passion. He has a voice that simply must be heard - it reminds me of St. Paul and The Broken Bones and Leon Russell. His lyrics are both relatable and personal, and his story, even at its beginnings, is worth hearing. The process of writing a debut album is long and winding, with many ups and downs along the

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32:22

Larkin Poe and Nu Deco Ensemble

Songfacts Podcast ·

2022/01/05

Hello and happy new year to all of you! Welcome to a new year of Songfacts Podcast, A little over a year ago, I was scrolling Facebook and saw a couple of ladies jamming to Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here." Well, it caught my attention (to say the least) and I went into a wormhole of all their amazing videos. The sisters Megan and Rebecca Lovell make up the core of Larkin Poe. They play bluesy rock and roll with sugar-sweet voices and harmonies. Their covers are amazing, but when you listen

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Second Annual Holiday Songs Special

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/12/15

For the second year in a row, with the help of a handful of my fellow podcast hosts over at Pantheon Podcasts, we bring you this holiday songs special. Covering a wide range of your not-so-typical, but nonetheless very festive songs, the Pantheon crew covers a lot of ground in everyone's own unique style. Each participating host sent me a short tidbit about a song that is near and dear to them with some fun facts sprinkled in to educate and delight you. So grab an eggnog and join us for this Holiday

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44:05

Author Dennis McNally talks Grateful Dead

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/12/08

On the show today I get another chance to speak with someone who has been a part of the story of my favorite band, the Grateful Dead. Dennis McNally tells us about his first Dead show in 1972, gives us some truly amazing Songfacts (you'll want to hear the story of Terrapin Station), and recounts his time with the band as their biographer and publicist. If you love the Dead like I do, stick around for this one as we hear some great stories from someone who lived within the wonderful world that is

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42:19

Metallica biographer Ben Apatoff

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/11/24

Ben Apatoff is an author who recently released Metallica: The $24.95 Book. It's all about... you guessed it, Metallica! As a reader of many musical biographies, I was pleasantly surprised to read this because it breaks the format that many books of this nature follow. I highly suggest you give it a read... after listening to this show, of course. Ben and I dive into a long list of lingering questions I have had about Metallica. So, whether you are a seasoned fan or just discovering Metallica, this

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38:01

Cody Carson of Set It Off

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/11/10

Formed in 2008, Set It Off has never been your traditional emo band. Their new single, "Skeleton," proves it, with happy, poppy tones mixed with smart and dark lyrics. In this episode, we chat with lead singer Cody Carson as we talk about the new track and go back into the Set It Off catalogue to discuss some of their favorites. Please enjoy the fun, razor sharp and energetic Cody Carson of Set It

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40:43

The Heavy Hours

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/10/27

The Heavy Hours are on a roll. Recently, they've written with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, recorded an EP in upstate New York with Simone Felice (who also produced Lumineers and Avett Brothers albums) and opened for St. Paul and The Broken Bones. Today on the show, I catch up with Jonathan Moon (bass), Michael Marcagi (lead vocals) and AJ Yorio (guitar) to talk about all of that and get the scoop on their latest EP, Wildfire. We also find out what it was like doing an RV tour during a

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50:48

"Wrecking Ball" writer Stephan Moccio

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/10/13

Today on the show we have Stephan Moccio, a pianist and composer who has written some songs you may have heard! We talk about a few of those today, including "A New Day Has Come" by Celine Dion and "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus. When he isn't creating the beautiful melodies of some of pop's biggest hits, Stephan also writes some of the best piano music I have heard, which he features prominently on his album Lionheart, dropping October 15. Our conversation gets detailed on some of songwriting's

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38:43

Marcus Atom

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/09/29

One thing most of us can relate to is setting deadlines. Sometimes it's for work or school projects, and sometimes it's for chasing dreams. Marcus Atom told his mom that if hadn't reached a certain level of success in music by the time he was 30, he would look for another career. Well, it just so happens that on his 30th birthday, yep, the exact day, he got his chance. On this episode of the Songfacts Podcast we get to know Marcus and his journey to releasing his debut album Love Vs.

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41:46

Tim Higgins

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/09/15

Sometimes music just touches us in a way and we can't explain why. Is it the lyrics, the voice, the sounds of the band, or a single instrument? I think it's different every time it happens. Today's guest has done that for me. Tim Higgins has a voice that is as distinct as it is powerful. His lyrics touch on how he sees his surroundings, and his delivery fills up a room and will make you listen. His debut solo album is called Blight. Today we go over some of those songs and discuss his

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50:27

Jackson Browne historian Justin Cox

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/09/01

Today's episode of the Songfacts Podcast is all about Jackson Browne, his life and songs. Our guest, Justin Cox, examines his work in great detail on "After The Deluge: An Unofficial Jackson Browne Podcast." After 12 episodes, Browne granted Cox an interview for episode 13 as part of the press for his 14th album, Downhill From Everywhere, released in July 2021. Here, Cox explains what makes Browne so special as a songwriter and goes through some key songs from his career, uncovering some worthy

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42:15

Sofie Fatouretchi

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/08/17

In a world where everything is transient, Sofie Fatouretchi just wants to create something beautiful that lasts. The Vienna-based artist, who performs under her first name, started her musical journey as a classically trained violinist before becoming a global DJ and talent scout for the indie label Stones Throw Records. In 2016, she curated the underground hip-hop and soul compilation Sofie's SOS Tape, which featured her chill Mndsgn collaboration "Abeja." Now she has released her full-length debut

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38:49

Concert Designer Laura Escudé

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/08/04

Ever wonder how those props, video monitors, vocal effects, light cues and other enhancements come together at a concert, all synched to the music? Laura Escudé has the answers. Escudé has done design, programming and playback for some very big names: Herbie Hancock, Garbage, Miguel, Demi Lovato. But one name stands out among her clients as an unpredictable genius with a keen eye for visual design and a very complex sonic palette: Kanye West. It's telling that Escudé has worked with Kanye for many

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47:04

The Ska Episode with Author Marc Wasserman

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/07/21

What do you think of when you think of ska music? If you're like me, you've heard of it, know it's in the realm of reggae, but might not be 100% sure what the differences are and which bands are playing it! Well, if that's the case then this episode of the Songfacts Podcast is for you. Today I speak with Marc Wasserman, a musician, fellow podcaster, and author of the book Skaboom! An American Ska And Reggae Oral History, a tremendously detailed account of ska through the words of the band members

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49:03

Analog Players Society

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/07/07

What do you do if you're a producer and you run out of tracks to sample? If you're the guys behind Analog Players Society - Ben Rubin and Amon Drum - you gather a group of New York City's best musicians, put them in a room, and hit record. It is with this mentality that the record Soundtrack For A Nonexistent Film came to be. Released in October 2020 and based on four tracks recorded in April 2019 in Amon's The Bridge Studio, this eclectic mix of tunes is a must listen for any jazz or hip-hop

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35:46

Benedict Cork

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/06/23

Benedict Cork went the piano man route, much like Billy Joel. He hasn't written a hit song about the experience yet, but he has developed into an outstanding songwriter and performer, able to find beauty in the darker emotions. That kind of nuanced melancholy is his specialty, but he takes a different direction on his latest single, "Have A Good Life (See You Never)," which he breaks down and performs for us on the show. Cork started playing his local London piano bar around 2009 when he was just

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47:23

Aaron Lee Tasjan

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/06/09

Aaron Lee Tasjan, who looks like a character from That '70s Show but sounds like Tom Petty (even Petty's drummer thinks so), makes a kind of unpredictable, mind-bending music that addresses concerns specific to his generation: digital overload, mental health, identity. But this isn't the confessional songwriting you're used to. It's presented with a nod and a wink to take the edge off. After bouncing from Delaware to California, to New York City, Tasjan's current home is Nashville, where he spoke

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35:45

John Splithoff

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/05/26

John Splithoff spent the first part of his career writing single after single. One of those, "Sing To You," broke through in 2016 and now has almost 45 million streams on Spotify. This allowed him to book some tours and festival gigs, and landed him a short stint with a major label. He has since gone back to his independent roots. In 2019 John unintentionally prepared himself for the quarantine of 2020 by secluding himself and writing an album's worth of demos. Just before the world locked down he

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Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/05/19

Pop Evil has been making pulse-pounding rock with a positive message for 20 years now, defying the long odds every step of the way. Bands aren't supposed to break out in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and they're not supposed to pay their dues playing covers, but frontman Leigh Kakaty knew better than to head for a coast and abandon their support system, and those covers paid the bills. It was rough going, especially when their major label deal went horribly wrong, but this is a resilient bunch, and

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29:31

Hello Mary

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/05/12

When you think of alternative, grunge or garage band, what do you think of? It takes me to a time in the early '90s that gave us a new sound and a bunch of great bands: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains. I was taken to that time again when I was introduced to the female trio named Hello Mary. These three young ladies are combining their sound of fuzzy guitar riffs, big drum fills and uniquely designed bass runs with impressive harmonies to differentiate their style and take the grunge sound of

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