Avengers, Disassembled: Breaking Down Age of Ultron’s Score
Composer Brian Tyler tells the story of how he scored the music that accompanies a key moment in "Avengers: Age of Ultron." The post Avengers, Disassembled: Breaking Down Age of Ultron’s Score appeared...
View ArticleHow the Epic Game of Thrones Theme Music Was Built
Composer Ramin Djawadi talks about how he came up with the theme music for "Game of Thrones." The post How the Epic Game of Thrones Theme Music Was Built appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleArcade Fire’s Will Butler First Wrote ‘Anna’ for His Kid
In this episode of the 'Song Exploder' podcast, Will Butler of Arcade Fire talks about how he creates music. The post Arcade Fire’s Will Butler First Wrote ‘Anna’ for His Kid appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleBono and The Edge Take You Inside U2’s ‘Cedarwood Road’
Bono and The Edge talk about how they came up with the music and lyrics for U2's "Cedarwood Road." The post Bono and The Edge Take You Inside U2’s ‘Cedarwood Road’ appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleIndie Pop Duo Sylvan Esso On How to Make ‘Coffee’
In this episode of the Song Exploder podcast, the indie pop duo Sylvan Esso talks about the making of its song "Coffee." The post Indie Pop Duo Sylvan Esso On How to Make ‘Coffee’ appeared first on...
View ArticleDeath Cab for Cutie Breaks Down a Breakup Song
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard talks about writing and recording the band's new song "El Dorado." The post Death Cab for Cutie Breaks Down a Breakup Song appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThundercat on How ‘Them Changes’ Became a Funk Song
In this episode of the Song Exploder podcast, bassist and singer-songwriter Thundercat talks about how he made his new track "Them Changes." The post Thundercat on How ‘Them Changes’ Became a Funk Song...
View ArticleHow a Broken Synth Inspired Unknown Mortal Orchestra
The band's singer-guitarist Ruban Nielson explains how "Multi-Love" was influenced by Baz Luhrmann's movie, Questlove, and a broken synthesizer. The post How a Broken Synth Inspired Unknown Mortal...
View ArticleHow Lady Gaga Influenced HEALTH’s Reinvented Sound
The Los Angeles-based noise band talks about reinventing its process to make its new song "Stonefist." The post How Lady Gaga Influenced HEALTH’s Reinvented Sound appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHow Rock Band Shaped Best Coast’s Power Chords
Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno of Best Coast talk about writing and recording their song "Feeling Ok." The post How Rock Band Shaped Best Coast’s Power Chords appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleA Band That’s Bigger Than Ever—14 Years After Breaking Up
The cult rock band talks about alternative tunings, unconventional time signatures, and the Chicago music scene of the ‘90s. The post A Band That’s Bigger Than Ever—14 Years After Breaking Up appeared...
View ArticleWebmonkey Podcast: Yep, We’re Podcasting About Podcasts, Because Podcast
Really, how meta can we get? The post Webmonkey Podcast: Yep, We’re Podcasting About Podcasts, Because Podcast appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThe Magnetic Fields’ Triumphant Return to the Synth
Singer-songwriter Stephin Merritt breaks down his song "Andrew in Drag." The post The Magnetic Fields’ Triumphant Return to the Synth appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHow Jesus and Biggie Inspired Joey Bada$$’s New Song
The Brooklyn rapper and the track's producer, Kirk Knight, discuss the making of the song "Hazeus View." The post How Jesus and Biggie Inspired Joey Bada$$’s New Song appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticlePodcast Revives Esquire’s Greatest Stories—And Its Business
Esquire's archive is a who's who of 20th century American literature. And it thinks you'll pay to read. The post Podcast Revives Esquire’s Greatest Stories—And Its Business appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThe Sound of Science: How The Martian’s Score Blasted Off
Composer Harry Gregson-Williams breaks down his music from the sci-fi hit. The post The Sound of Science: How The Martian’s Score Blasted Off appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHow Chet Faker Turned a Dream Into a Hit Song
Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker breaks down his process for making the song "Gold." The post How Chet Faker Turned a Dream Into a Hit Song appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleSerial’s Latest Mystery Is Its Move to Pandora
The podcast's second season will be available on the audio streaming service in addition to iTunes. The post Serial’s Latest Mystery Is Its Move to Pandora appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleSong Exploder: Dan Auerbach Breaks Down His New Band, The Arcs
The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach talks about making music with his new band, The Arcs. The post Song Exploder: Dan Auerbach Breaks Down His New Band, The Arcs appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleSong Exploder: Youth Lagoon Reveals the Origin of ‘The Knower’
Psych-pop musician Trevor Powers—better known as Youth Lagoon—talks about his latest single. The post Song Exploder: Youth Lagoon Reveals the Origin of ‘The Knower’ appeared first on WIRED.
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