The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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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 weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
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 weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com.
Language:
English
Episodes
EP166: It Rhymed (Music | Songwriting)
4/26/2024
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.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
Duration:00:59:58
EP165: The Subtle Vibrations Of Harmony. Wow. (Music | Songwriting)
4/19/2024
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.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
Duration:00:57:05
EP164: In Trouble? Guitar Solo (Music | Songwriting)
4/5/2024
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.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band Tim (Rough Guess Music): https://www.youtube.com/@RoughGuessMusic Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
Duration:00:58:58
EP163: The Change Up (Music | Songwriting)
3/29/2024
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.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Ansley Hendrix: https://ansleyhendrix.bandcamp.com/
Duration:00:57:09
EP162: Damn Proverbs! (Music | Songwriting)
3/22/2024
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@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Jeremy Herzer: https://soundcloud.com/jeremy-herzer/ Hatori Music: https://soundcloud.com/hatori-music/
Duration:00:58:40
EP161: They're Sunday Chords (Music | Songwriting)
3/15/2024
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 despite our best intentions. Also, we're on YouTube now! We're officially a video podcast and can be seen via the link below. https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklysongpodcast4835 Email the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com And check out our joint project Schnookums! https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy This week featured 'Big Bad Wolf' from Ben Alder. Follow Ben here: https://www.instagram.com/benaldermusic/ Thanks for listening! Roger & Declan
Duration:00:53:40
EP160: Racing Alone Special! (Music | Songwriting)
2/16/2024
We discuss Roger's brand new album, Racing Alone! E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Racing Alone Bandcamp: https://rogerheathers.bandcamp.com/album/racing-alone
Duration:01:06:25
EP159: I Can Afford Web-Cam Based Therapy! (Music | Songwriting)
12/18/2023
Rog and Dec both bring new songs to the last regular episode of season 17! Write to the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Duration:00:51:15
EP158: I'm Trying to Relate to You! (Music | Songwriting)
12/8/2023
This week we're talking unfinished songs, lyrics, Muse, Todd Rundgren, Silk Sonic and Regina Spektor. Email us! weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Duration:00:53:00
EP157: You Could Be in Space Right Now! (Music | Songwriting)
12/1/2023
Two new songs, and only a brief tangent or two into Muse fandom. E-mail the show at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Duration:01:03:18
EP156: Concentrated Nugget of Emotion
11/24/2023
We're back with a piano ballad, a rocker and a chat about lyrics! Email us? weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Duration:00:37:13
EP155: Learnin' Lessons! (Music | Songwriting)
11/17/2023
Another week, two more songs from Rog and Dec! E-mail the podcast at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Duration:00:58:24
EP154: The Goodliest (Songwriting | Music)
11/13/2023
Declan and Roger are back with two new songs and a discussion on songwriting craft! Email us! weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Duration:00:39:07
EP153: Succintness and Identity Problems (Music | Songwriting)
11/3/2023
Returning for their seventeenth season, Rog and Declan return with two new songs. Get in touch at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Duration:01:01:33
EP152: The Schnookums Spectacular! Music | Songwriting
6/2/2023
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/attaboy E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Get your limited edition Schookums A3 poster: https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/merch/attaboy-poster
Duration:01:03:29
EP151: It’s The Key Of The People! Music | Songwriting
5/26/2023
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
Duration:00:55:27
Declan Kitchener - Power To Let You Go
5/26/2023
Declan Kitchener - Power To Let You Go by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
Duration:00:02:50
Declan Kitchener - Go (Demo)
5/26/2023
Declan Kitchener - Go (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
Duration:00:02:36
Roger Heathers - Whammy (Demo)
5/26/2023
Roger Heathers - Whammy (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
Duration:00:02:19
Roger Heathers - It's All Over (Demo)
5/26/2023
Roger Heathers - It's All Over (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
Duration:00:02:30