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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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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EP166: It Rhymed (Music | Songwriting)
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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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EP165: The Subtle Vibrations Of Harmony. Wow. (Music | Songwriting)
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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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EP164: In Trouble? Guitar Solo (Music | Songwriting)
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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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EP163: The Change Up (Music | Songwriting)
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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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EP162: Damn Proverbs! (Music | Songwriting)
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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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EP161: They're Sunday Chords (Music | Songwriting)
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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-alonePar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP159: I Can Afford Web-Cam Based Therapy! (Music | Songwriting)
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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.comPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP158: I'm Trying to Relate to You! (Music | Songwriting)
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This week we're talking unfinished songs, lyrics, Muse, Todd Rundgren, Silk Sonic and Regina Spektor. Email us! weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPar 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.comPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP156: Concentrated Nugget of Emotion
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We're back with a piano ballad, a rocker and a chat about lyrics!Email us? weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP155: Learnin' Lessons! (Music | Songwriting)
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Another week, two more songs from Rog and Dec!E-mail the podcast at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP154: The Goodliest (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.comPar 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.comPar 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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EP151: It’s The Key Of The People! Music | Songwriting
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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 | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - Go (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Whammy (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - It's All Over (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP150: A String Quartwet (Music | Songwriting)
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Roger and Declan present two more new songs each!E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP149: Prepare Your Party Horns (Music | Songwriting)
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EP149: Prepare Your Party Horns (Music | Songwriting) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - He's Got Me (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - Steps (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Jet Black Sky (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Sleeping By Yourself (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar 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.comPar 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.comPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Untitled 3 (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger Heathers - Lauren (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - Keep My Chin Up (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan Kitchener - Get Yourself Together (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | MusicPar 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.comPar 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?!Par The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger's first song from Season 16's February writing challenge.Par The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger's second song from Season 16's February writing challenge.Par The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan's second song from Season 16's February writing challenge.Par The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan's first song from Season 16's February writing challenge.Par 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.comPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP143: Art is Dead! (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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EP142: You'll Melt the Wax on Your Chords! (Songwriting | Music)
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In this season's penultimate episode, the boys bring two songs to the podcast. Declan beings the Dickens inspired 'Mugby Box', whilst Roger takes influence from Greek mythology on his song 'Icarus'.Email the show! WeeklySongPodcast@gmail.comSponsored by Journeymanmy-journeyman.comUse code WeeklySong at checkout for 20% off your order!…
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EP141: When in Doubt, Woah-oh (Songwriting | Music)
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In this episode, Declan writes about the good and bad times, Roger writes in metaphor, and the two of them... write a song together?Email the show: WeeklySongPodcast@gmail.comGet 20% off of you Journeyman songwriting book!www.my-journeyman.comUse code: WeeklySongPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP140: Maybe They're Cigarette Bears (Songwriting | Music)
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In this week's episode Roger & Declan talk narrative songwriting, choruses with one line, and writing for other artists. Email the show: WeeklySongPodcast@gmail.comGet 20% off of you Journeyman songwriting book!www.my-journeyman.comUse code: WeeklySongPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP139: Highway to Hell Wouldn't Benefit from Being Crooned (Songwriting | Music)
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Roger and Declan present two new songs and discuss the process of writing them.Email the show! You can win a Journeyman Songwriting book by writing a song containing the word 'journal'. Get at it! weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening!Sponsored by Journeymanwww.my-journeyman.comPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP138: Bandcamp Against Gruel (Songwriting | Music)
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Declan and Roger dive into two new songs as well as a discussion on song satusfaction.Email the show! You can win a Journeyman Songwriting book by writing a song containing the word 'journal'. Get at it! weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening!Sponsered by Journeymanwww.my-journeyman.comPar The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Roger's weekly song from episode 136Par The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Declan's weekly song from episode 136Par The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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EP137: A Blind Date with a Time Lord (Music | Songwriting)
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One more week, two more songs, and a phrase that one of us has never heard before.Email the show: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.comSponsored by Journeymanwww.my-journeyman.comUse code WeeklySong at checkout for 20% off your order!Par The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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