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Sodajerker On Songwriting is a programme devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. The show, created and hosted by the UK songwriting team Sodajerker, features interviews with some of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the world.
Sodajerker hosts Sodajerker On Songwriting, a music show with 331 episodes published.
On Friday 4 September 2026 we're running the first Sodajerker Songwriting Lab at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, with acclaimed songwriters Sacha Skarbek and Ben Parker of the Skarbek Songwriting Academy. The worksho
On this very special episode, the legendary Phil Collins joins Sodajerker to mark the 45th anniversary of his solo debut Face Value , which arrives as a deluxe reissue in September. Phil explains how songs like 'In the A
Songwriter and producer Linda Perry discusses Let It Die Here , her first solo album in over 25 years, and its accompanying documentary, which offers a candid look at her life and creative process. Linda explains the way
Sean Ono Lennon joins Sodajerker to discuss The Great Parrot Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy , the new sci-fi concept album from the Claypool Lennon Delirium. Sean talks about collaborating with Les Claypool, creating c
The The's Matt Johnson joins Simon and Brian to discuss his new book Cognitive Dissident , the idea of "method songwriting", and the way grief and personal loss have shaped his music. Along the way, this candid conversat
Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard joins Simon and Brian to discuss his new live retrospective Don't Settle (Vol. 1 - Transmissions East) and his creative life. The Oscar-winning artist talks about writing so
Mumford & Sons' Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett talk about the writing of the band's latest record, Prizefighter . The pair reflect on working with producer Aaron Dessner, the trust required to take creative risks as a ban
Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze join us for a special episode to discuss Trixies , a remarkable concept album centred on a fictional London nightclub and built from songs the pair first wrote as teenagers. Du
Guitar maestro and Vulfpeck collaborator Cory Wong chats about his new solo album Lost In The Wonder . The virtuoso musician, songwriter, and producer explains his approach to collaboration, how voice memos help him capt
The fabulous Jill Scott sits down with Sodajerker to discuss her expansive new album To Whom This May Concern . The singer, songwriter and poet talks about the creative discipline behind the record, how her relationship
Ryan Tedder, songwriter to artists including Taylor Swift, Adele, and Beyoncé, and frontman of OneRepublic , talks to Sodajerker about tracking cultural shifts, writing at scale, and staying competitive in a saturated ma
Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn of Sleaford Mods talk to Sodajerker about their new album The Demise of Planet X . They discuss creating interplay between their words and music, making pop culture references work in so
At Anti Social Camp in November 2025, we recorded two special live conversations with music greats Jamie Cullum and Billy Bragg . It's a rare chance to hear a pair of brilliant and very different songwriters reflect on t
Dave Bayley of Glass Animals joins Sodajerker in London for a live episode recorded in November 2025 at the UK debut of Anti Social Camp , the world's largest songwriting camp. The singer-songwriter and producer reflects
Multifaceted British writer, actor, podcaster and musician Adam Buxton ushers in the 2025 holiday season with Sodajerker by chatting about his delightful record, Buckle Up , produced by Joe Mount of Metronomy. From the c
Snarky Puppy mastermind Michael League talks to Sodajerker about the band's new record, Somni , an exploration of the dream state through music. The decorated bassist, composer and producer discusses writing for a large
Madness frontman Suggs sits down with Simon and Brian to talk about the band's new Hit Parade compilation and the writing of their classic hits. From the whimsical charm of 'Baggy Trousers', to the poignant storytelling
The Last Dinner Party 's Abigail Morris chats with Sodajerker about the band's new record, From The Pyre , and their songwriting process. The dynamic frontwoman explores the challenges of songwriting on the road, the evo
Australian music legend Paul Kelly talks to Simon and Brian about his latest record, Seventy , and his creative process. The decorated singer-songwriter discusses the role of boredom in songwriting, the interplay of joy
Baxter Dury chats with Sodajerker about the writing of his latest record, Allbarone , produced by Paul Epworth. This in-depth conversation delves into the duality of Baxter's artistic persona, the spontaneity of his lyri
Matt Johnson
Johns Hopkins psychiatry and behavioural sciences professor · Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University
1 appearance on this show
Glen Hansard
1 appearance on this show
Jill Scott
iconic figures in women’s football
1 appearance on this show
Billy Bragg
1 appearance on this show
Adam Buxton
2 appearances on this show
Graham Nash
songwriter
1 appearance on this show
John Fogerty
1 appearance on this show
Sharon Van Etten
musician
1 appearance on this show
Pete Doherty
1 appearance on this show
Gary Barlow
2 appearances on this show
Brandi Carlile
1 appearance on this show
Matthew Caws
Nada Surf
1 appearance on this show
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Sodajerker On Songwriting is hosted by Sodajerker. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 331 episodes.
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