Kelsey Lu - Let all the Poisons that Lurk in the Mud Seep Out
24 August 2021 - 17 mins explicitSinger and cellist Kelsey Lu revels in change. In this episode, she walks through the creation of her newest song, the importance of embracing growth and the singular joy of surprising yourself.
Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Know
explicitAlanis Morissette fought tooth and nail for a career in a male-dominated industry. She explains how writing her hit song You Oughta Know helped her work through issues of depression, anger and disillusionment.
18 mins
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Robyn - With Every Heartbeat
explicitRobyn is the queen of reinvention. From an overworked prodigy to a seasoned pop giant, she redefined what success could mean for female popstars. She discusses her song With Every Heartbeat and her well-earned artistic freedom.
24 mins
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Thundercat - Dragonball Durag
explicitNot every R&B album draws comparison to the Beatles’ Sgt. Peppers, but Thundercat’s charm and appeal defies genre. In this episode, he breaks down his song Dragonball Durag and the universal power of humor.
18 mins
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Run the Jewels - A Christmas F***ing Miracle
explicitRun The Jewels boasts one of the most prolific partnerships in rap. Killer Mike and EI-P reflect on a key touchstone in their origin story, A Christmas F***ing Miracle, and how they learned the art of vulnerability.
21 mins
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Patti Smith - Pissing In The River
explicitPatti Smith made a career by staying true to herself and her art, especially in the face of backlash. In this episode, the ‘punk poet laureate’ explains why her song Pissing In The River is the perfect case study.
21 mins
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