Shawn Mendes’ hit song “If I Can’t Have You” is so ridiculously catchy that Charlie had it stuck in his head after the first chorus. How is that possible?! Declamation, or the way that text is set to music, is a big part of the song’s appeal—every word that Mendes sings is perfectly in rhythm. In this episode we use Mendes’ latest track to explore creative d ... Show More
Apr 17
Maggie Rogers: going viral is a trap
Ten years ago, Maggie Rogers was a senior at NYU, scrambling to finish a song for a music production class she was close to failing. The guest critic that week happened to be Pharrell Williams. She played him "Alaska," a track she'd written in about fifteen minutes. It is a bit o ... Show More
37m 36s
Apr 14
Learning to Love Train: "Drops of Jupiter" is back in the atmosphere
Train is the kind of band that some people love to hate. Songs like "Meet Virginia" and "Hey Soul Sister" gave the band huge hits, and no small amount of snark. And then there's "Drops of Jupiter." Released in 2001, the song is almost impossible not to love, no matter how many ly ... Show More
47m 25s
Apr 2021
Love Story (Taylor's Version)
Taylor Swift was a young girl that wrote this song in a matter of minutes... but there is a lot to discuss here! Who inspired it? And why did the Shakespeare stans get upset? Amy, Ana, Lacey and Nick dive deep into this classic song and find the real meaning behind it, and what " ... Show More
26m 52s
Aug 2023
The Music that Shaped Us with Renee Rapp
<p>There is something so special about the art form of music, don’t you think? Music helps document big and small moments of our lives, whether it’s blasting a break up song to heal your broken heart, or slow dancing to a love song at your wedding. But what about the process of m ... Show More
54m 29s
Nov 2023
SwifTea: Secret Song Sentiments, Grammys and a Big Reputation
Last night, Taylor Swift returned to the stage in Buenos Aires, Argentina and What. A. Night. Everyone was in awe waiting to see what Taylor had planned for the evening.. and it was an enchanted show for sure. Were there changes/ additions to the setlist? Any malfunctions or ward ... Show More
32m 56s