Song Exploder: Oneohtrix Point Never’s Songs Are Sci-Fi
“Sticky Drama” from the experimental electronic musician’s seventh album uses YouTube clips and robotic noises to put multiple voices on…
Song Exploder: How Patti Smith Inspired KT Tunstall’s Hit ‘Suddenly I See’
Here’s how KT Tunstall transformed “Suddenly I See” from a lackluster demo into a radio-ready hit. The post Song Exploder:…
Song Exploder: Rap Trio Clipping Proves a Beer Can Works as an Instrument
Producers William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes, along with rapper Daveed Diggs, discuss finding rapper Cocc Pistol Cree for a fire-breathing…
Song Exploder: Why the New Pornographers’ ‘Brill Bruisers’ Needed Nonsense
The frontman of the Canadian supergroup that includes Neko Case and Dan Bejar breaks down the title track from the…
Song Exploder: Courtney Barnett on Her Melodic ‘Depreston’
Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett talks about the making of her song “Depreston.” The post Song Exploder: Courtney Barnett on Her…
Song Exploder: How Björk Makes Electronic Music With Only Strings
Björk talks about the making of her song “Stonemilker,” as well as the companion version that stripped away the electronics.…