Song Exploder: Season 1

2020

Based on the popular podcast from Hrishikesh Hirway, hit musicians like Alicia Keys, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ty Dolla $ign share their creative... More

Based on the popular podcast from Hrishikesh Hirway, hit musicians like Alicia Keys, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ty Dolla $ign share their creative processes in this music docu-series.

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Where to watch Song Exploder: Season 1

Song Exploder: Season 1 is available to stream in New... More Zealand now on Netflix.

Song Exploder: Season 1 episodes

Alicia Keys - 3 Hour Drive

Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha,... More who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.

Lin-Manuel Miranda - Wait for It

In his quest to capture Aaron Burr's voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda... More finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?

R.E.M. - Losing My Religion

No obvious chorus plus a lead mandolin and handclaps equals... More the least likely chart-topper of the '90s. R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track.

Ty Dolla $ign - LA

Ty Dolla $ign pens a verse in minutes, picks up... More multiple instruments and brings in Kendrick Lamar and Brandy for this moving love song to his city.

Song Exploder: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

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"These four Netflix episodes work great as a proof-of-concept, the only caveat being that it is not an ideal medium for discovering new music."

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NPR

"Hirway is a terrific host, striking an attitude with his subjects that sits midway between easy and awkward. He's curious and informed, but never fawning."

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