Episodes
1. Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
2 Oct 2020 · 26 min
Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
2. Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
2 Oct 2020 · 28 min · 10.0/10
In his quest to capture Aaron Burr's voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?
3. R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
2 Oct 2020 · 27 min · 8.0/10
No obvious chorus plus a lead mandolin and handclaps equals the least likely chart-topper of the '90s. R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track.
4. Ty Dolla $ign – LA
2 Oct 2020 · 23 min
Ty Dolla $ign pens a verse in minutes, picks up multiple instruments and brings in Kendrick Lamar and Brandy for this moving love song to his city.
Song Exploder Volume 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in Song Exploder Volume 1?
Volume 1 of Song Exploder has 4 episodes, about 2 hours in total.
When did Song Exploder Volume 1 come out?
Volume 1 premiered on 2 Oct 2020.