Two young musicians have taken it upon themselves to write a new song from scratch every week, then to share their songs with each other and the world. Each episode, Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener deconstruct the theory and process of writing music, then probably go off topic to talk about how amazing the Beatles are or something. If you'd like to share your song that you wrote in a week with us, or perhaps join us as a guest, then get in touch with us via our e-mail address weeklysongp ...
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Songwriters Podcast: Song of the Week - Tips on Songwriting and the business of Music (mp3)
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Kingez attempts to write and record a song every week until his next album is fully funded at sellaband.com
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We're back with our season wrap episode. Thanks for listening to season 19. And thank you to everybody who's watched the show on YouTube.In today's episode we break down two of our favourite songs, rather than our own as we normally do. One Queen song. One Irving Berlin. Who chose which?mail the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Inst…
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Season 19 continues with two new songs from Roger and Declan!Write to the Weekly Song Podcast: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @weeklysongpodcastAnd check out our joint project Schnookums! schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboyPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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In episode 174 we discuss two brand new songs. How were they written? How does working to a deadline help?Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcastListen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboyDeclan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMt…
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In episode 173 we bring two new songs to be dissected and discuss lyrics writing, chord choices and much more!Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcastListen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboyDeclan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/…
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In episode 172 we discuss our two newest songs!Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcastListen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboyDeclan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQRoger’s music:h…
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In episode 171 we discuss our two newest songs! How were they written? Where does songwriting inspiration come from?We also discuss Red Dwarf, Howard Goodall and choosing your best demos. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcastListen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnook…
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In episode 170 we discuss our two newest songs, ‘Make It Right’ and ‘Nobody Gets This Right’. When and how should you change a chord in your progression?What're the advantages of writing personal lyrics?We also discuss Todd Rundgren and the musical Chicago.Oh, and a guest song submission from Ansley Hendrix!Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail…
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Season 19 begins with two new songs from Roger and Declan, plus special guest Lunacci!Write to the Weekly Song Podcast: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @weeklysongpodcastAnd check out our joint project Schnookums!schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboyCheck out Lunacci's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UkwACF9cZGZamQwSO…
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EP168: "Beyoncé Doesn't Work in a Shed in Wales!"
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Declan and Roger discuss the top 5 albums that influenced their songwriting. This is a sprawling episode. We hope you enjoy!Thanks for supporting and enjoying Season 18.Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcastListen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/al…
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EP167: They Say Songwriting’s Like Therapy, But Therapy Works (Music | Songwriting)
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In episode 166 we discuss our two newest songs as well as:- How to come up with song titles- Embracing convential chord progressions- Lyrics about moving - Choosing a song’s subject matterEmail the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcastListen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnook…
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In episode 166 Declan brings a delicate ballad to the table whilst Roger gets melodic with a 60s inspired song.How does writing parallel melodies work?How do you choose the right chord for a section when stuck?What if the Beatles loved to make an album in the 80s?Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio…
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In episode 165 we discuss our two newest songs, ‘A Fighting Chance’ and ‘Up and Gone’. How does writing with another singer in mind change the process?What about changing the instrument you’re writing on?We also discuss Elliott Smith and borrowed chords. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklyso…
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Our fourth weekly songs are here to be discussed and that's just what we'll do. We also have a terrific guest song from Tim at Rough Guess Music.Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcastListen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.bandTim (Rough Guess …
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Episode 163 is doozy! We're back with two fresh songs, talk on writing lyrics vs. music first, and a guest song from Ansley Hendrix!Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comFollow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcastListen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.bandDeclan’s music: https://open.s…
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Week 2 of Season 18 and Declan and Roger are back with two brand new songs. Declan brings a rock n' roll style simple arrangement to discuss and Roger has written a harpsichord-based villain song.This episode also features two weekly songs from talented correspondents of the show Jeremy Herzer and Hatori Music.Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gm…
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Hey hey!We're back with the first episode of Season 18.Declan brings 'Not Enough' to the show after Roger shares 'Wake Up'. As always these two songs were written in seven days and discussed on the podcast. In today's episode we talk about how we develop lyrics, how major seventh chords can help change the mood, and how a song's tempo can change de…
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EP160: Racing Alone Special! (Music | Songwriting)
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We discuss Roger's brand new album, Racing Alone!E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comRacing Alone Bandcamp:https://rogerheathers.bandcamp.com/album/racing-alonePor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Rog and Dec both bring new songs to the last regular episode of season 17!Write to the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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This week we're talking unfinished songs, lyrics, Muse, Todd Rundgren, Silk Sonic and Regina Spektor. Email us! weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP157: You Could Be in Space Right Now! (Music | Songwriting)
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Two new songs, and only a brief tangent or two into Muse fandom.E-mail the show at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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We're back with a piano ballad, a rocker and a chat about lyrics!Email us? weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Another week, two more songs from Rog and Dec!E-mail the podcast at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan and Roger are back with two new songs and a discussion on songwriting craft!Email us!weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP153: Succintness and Identity Problems (Music | Songwriting)
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Returning for their seventeenth season, Rog and Declan return with two new songs.Get in touch at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP152: The Schnookums Spectacular! Music | Songwriting
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This week, Roger and Declan talk in depth about their new album "Attaboy", discuss the recording process, and recall fondly sticking chocolate hobnobs in their mouths just as they attempt vocal lines...Stream/buy the album:https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboyE-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comGet your limited edition Schookums …
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We round out our chat on the February challenge by bringing our 13th and 14th songs to the show. Loads of lyric talk, chord discussion and goofing off as per.Tune in next week for our Schnookums special! We discuss the making and recording of our debut album as a duo!Email the show!weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com…
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Declan Kitchener - Power To Let You Go by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - Go (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Whammy (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - It's All Over (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger and Declan present two more new songs each!E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP149: Prepare Your Party Horns (Music | Songwriting) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - He's Got Me (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - Steps (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Jet Black Sky (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Sleeping By Yourself (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP148: Have You SEEN My Triangle, Darling?! (Music | Songwriting)
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Roger and Declan are back with four more songs!E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP147: Commence Your Light Jiggling (Music | Songwriting)
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Dissecting 4 new songs!Guest song by Ansley Hendrix! https://ansleyhendrix.bandcamp.com/Contact us!WeeklySongPodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Untitled 3 (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Lauren (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - Keep My Chin Up (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - Get Yourself Together (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP146: I Look Forward to Your Collaborative Album with Basil Brush (Music | Songwriting)
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Episode two of season 16! Roger and Declan continue in their mission to write fourteen songs each in a month...Get in touch with the podcast at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP145: That’s a Lot of Milage Out of A Semitone, There! (Music | Songwriting)
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Declan and Roger are back for season 16! How did they write 28 songs in 28 days?!Por The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger's first song from Season 16's February writing challenge.Por The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger's second song from Season 16's February writing challenge.Por The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan's second song from Season 16's February writing challenge.Por The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan's first song from Season 16's February writing challenge.Por The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP144: When a Mummy Genre and a Daddy Genre Love Each Other Very Much... (Songwriting | Music)
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Join Roger and Declan as they discuss their favourite music from the year that was 2022...Email the show! WeeklySongPodcast@gmail.comPor The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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In the final episode of season fifteen, Roger and Declan attempt to write songs in the style of Simon & Garfunkel and Fleetwood Mac respectively. How close do they get?Email the show! WeeklySongPodcast@gmail.comSponsored by Journeymanmy-journeyman.comUse code WeeklySong at checkout for 20% off your order!…
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