Simon Barber

Associate Professor of Songwriting at @MyBCU, musician, dad. One half of @sodajerker and co-host of:

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Out now! @SeanOnoLennon joins us for episode 318 to discuss the new sci-fi concept record from the Claypool Lennon Delirium (@cl_delirium), wordplay in songwriting, the dangers of AI, and more!

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Matt Johnson of @TheThe joins us to discuss his new book Cognitive Dissident, “method songwriting”, and the way grief and loss have shaped his music and creative process.

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Direct: https://t.co/jIr1GwACkG

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Writing songs with a beating heart.
Burning old notebooks.
Letting go to move forward.

@Glen_Hansard on process and creative renewal.

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Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett of @MumfordAndSons break down Prizefighter, working with @Aaron_Dessner, and navigating risk, trust, and collaboration.

Full conversation on the podcast 🎧
https://t.co/IwZAWNrQB4

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When @GlennTilbrook and @ChrisDifford were teenagers they wrote a concept album about a fictional London nightclub called Trixies. The songs lay dormant for 50+ years. Now @SqueezeOfficial have made the record.

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EPISODE 313 // Guitar maestro @CoryWong joins us to discuss his new album Lost In The Wonder, how voice memos help him capture fleeting musical ideas, and why he wants to share the creative process with fans.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYsXXf

Direct: https://t.co/JS3JlF8wlC

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EPISODE 312 // @MissJillScott talks about her new album To Whom This May Concern, how her relationship with poetry continues to anchor her writing, and why her songs evolve every time she performs them live.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYtvMN

Direct: https://t.co/cw3JZqV1dJ

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EPISODE 311 // @RyanTedder, songwriter to the stars and frontman of @OneRepublic, talks about tracking cultural shifts, writing at scale, and staying competitive in a saturated market.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYtvMN

Direct: https://t.co/XIHSnGYCM3

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EPISODE 310 // @SleafordMods talk about their new album The Demise of Planet X, making pop culture references work in songs, and collaborating with guests like Aldous Harding and Gwendoline Christie.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYsXXf

Direct: https://t.co/M9QLBPO0lD

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BONUS EPISODE // Music greats @JamieCullum and @BillyBragg join us at Anti Social Camp for two special live conversations about songwriting, collaboration and empathy.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYsXXf

Direct:  https://t.co/6nfMMEaQwT

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EPISODE 309 // Dave Bayley of @GlassAnimals joins us for a live episode at Anti Social Camp to discuss the highs and lows of songwriting, the magic of late-night ideas, & why vulnerability still matters in pop.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYsXXf

Direct: https://t.co/DaOdP6EhMQ

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EPISODE 308 // The great Adam Buxton talks about his delightful record, Buckle Up, the stories behind his catchy songs, and the unique blend of the trivial and profound that defines his work. Happy holidays all!

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYtvMN

Direct: https://t.co/JXDF1tU4KQ

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EPISODE 307 // @RealSnarkyPuppy’s Michael League talks about the band's dreamy new record, Somni, writing for large ensembles, and his collaborations with legendary artists like @TheDavidCrosby.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYtvMN

Direct: https://t.co/TB2DaTmq44

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EPISODE 306 // The legendary Suggs of @MadnessNews talks about their new Hit Parade compilation, balancing joy and pathos in songwriting, and the serendipitous moments that have shaped his artistic expression.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYsXXf

Direct: https://t.co/6vzvmEX6bz

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EPISODE 305 // @LastDinnerParty’s Abigail Morris discusses the writing of the band’s new record From The Pyre, the evolution of their sound, and the collaborative spirit that drives their creativity.

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Direct: https://t.co/HEfFur7cwF

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EPISODE 304 // Aussie legend @PaulKelly talks about his latest record, Seventy, the role of boredom in songwriting, and how he sets poetry to music.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYtvMN

Direct: https://t.co/FAdjOljS6J

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EPISODE 303 // The brilliant @BaxterDury talks about the writing of his latest record, Allbarone, the spontaneity of his lyric writing, and the playful approach to language that defines his work.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYtvMN

Direct: https://t.co/K3oDGdlgQs

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EPISODE 302 // The enchanting @ThisIsSigrid talks about the writing of her latest album There's Always More That I Could Say, crafting memorable hooks, and overcoming writer's block.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYsXXf

Direct: https://t.co/rOIhm5Kaxr

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EPISODE 301 // The fabulous @SaySheShe talk about their new album Cut & Rewind and how they’ve built a supportive space where they can explore everything from personal experiences to pressing social themes.

Platforms: https://t.co/IK2pnYsXXf

Direct: https://t.co/cOeBMBd4aA

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EPISODE 300!! // Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka @SELFESTEEM___, reflects on the creative process behind her latest album, A Complicated Woman, and the challenges of navigating the music industries.

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