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SONG DIVING - An American Songwriter Podcast

American Songwriter
Songwriting
Verdi's Requiem
American Music
Nina Simone
Chopin
Opera
Rhett Miller
Music Education
American Songwriter Magazine
Creative Writing
Judy Garland
Bob Dylan
Adam Duritz
Old 97s
Alt-Country
Nashville
Ray Lamontagne
Trouble
Jason Mraz
Covid-19

Where songwriters go deep into the songs they wrote and the songs that wrote them. Conversations that play like mixtapes of the music we love and are about to discover.

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We get into the stories behind songs like “Humble and Kind,” “People Get Old,” and “All the Time I’ve Wasted on You.”

And we talk about how her limitations became her style, why some of the best lines in a song begin with an alley-oop from another wr... more

We get into the stories behind songs like “Second Chance,” “In Memory,” “Fly from the Inside,” and new songs like “Young Again” and “Searchlight.”

And talk about the years-long journey that led to Shinedown, writing hundreds of songs before finally b... more

We dive in with Jason Mraz to talk about songs like “I’m Yours,” “I Won’t Give Up,” “Lucky,” and “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry),” and we get into songwriting as meditation, creative prompts as a doorway into inspiration, and the joy and doubt that can c... more

We dive in with Taj Mahal to talk about songs like “Queen Bee,” “Loving in My Baby’s Eyes,” and “Mailbox Blues,” and how they grow out of the lineage of African and American music.

Along the way, we explore the artists who shaped how he hears and wri... more

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Lori McKenna
Award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, and Taylor Swift
Episode: SONG DIVING with Lori McKenna
Brent Smith
Lead singer of SHINEDOWN
SHINEDOWN
Episode: SONG DIVING with Shinedown
Jason Mraz
Singer-songwriter showcased on the episode
Self-hosted guest on Song Diving
Episode: SONG DIVING with Jason Mraz
Taj Mahal
Renowned blues musician and singer-songwriter
Musician
Episode: SONG DIVING with Taj Mahal
Andrew Farriss
Member of INXS, key songwriter and musician on Kick era
INXS
Episode: SONG DIVING with INXS, Andrew Farriss
MC Taylor
Leader of Hiss Golden Messenger
Hiss Golden Messenger
Episode: SONG DIVING with Hiss Golden Messenger
Steve Earle
Singer-songwriter and guest on the episode
Musician
Episode: SONG DIVING with Steve Earle
José González
Singer-songwriter known for sparse, guitar-driven songs and multilingual writing
Self-employed musician
Episode: SONG DIVING with José González
Sara Jarosz
Member of I'm With Her
I'm With Her
Episode: SONG DIVING with I’m With Her

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Dean Fields
Host of Song Diving

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Excellent!

    I really enjoy the deep dives into the writers’ inspiration & process. Many times, I’ve wanted the episodes to be longer, so I hope follow up interviews are forthcoming. Great job, Dean, & I’m looking forward to hearing more!

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    durannurad
    United States3 months ago

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SONG DIVING with Shinedown
Q: What was the process behind writing Second Chance and its significance for crossing over into mainstream attention?
The song emerged from Brent's evolving collaboration with producers and writers, with a focus on a personal narrative that connected with audiences, and its success was reinforced by a headline moment in People Magazine, signaling a major breakthrough for the band.
SONG DIVING with Hiss Golden Messenger
Q: What inspired you about Curtis Mayfield and how did that influence specific songs on your own records?
Taylor explains Mayfield's lyricism and orchestration, and how It Will If We Let It and other songs reflect that influence, including the social consciousness and melodic sensibility.
SONG DIVING with Hiss Golden Messenger
Q: What are some songs from that era that stood out and shaped your thinking about rhythm and structure?
MC Taylor discusses sampling-driven hip hop and the intricate drum breaks that shaped his sense of rhythm, highlighting tracks by Run-DMC, Eric B. & Rakim, and De La Soul.
SONG DIVING with Hiss Golden Messenger
Q: What was music like for you before you could control the radio dial?
Dean asks about early musical surroundings, and MC Taylor recalls a mix of classic rock, soul, and the emergence of hip hop as his path to personal taste.
SONG DIVING with José González
Q: What inspired the album's thematic focus on enlightenment values and contemporary technology?
He was inspired by the tension between humanistic ideals and rising tech-centric risk, using songs like Perfect Storm and Against the Dying of the Light to explore progress, responsibility, and what we owe to future generations.

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Fans hear deep, craft-focused conversations with contemporary songwriters and performers, exploring how iconic songs were written, the influences behind them, and the realities of making music across decades. Episodes consistently unpack the songwriting process, collaboration dynamics, studio moments, and the balance between artistry and commercial pressures, often weaving personal stories with practical takeaways for creators. A standout angle is the breadth of guests—from legendary figures to rising voices—paired with a host who guides with thoughtful, music-centric questions, making it a go-to for listeners who want actionable insight into writing, arrangement, and performance while also enjoying intimate artist storytelling.

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2. Brent Smith
3. Jason Mraz
4. Taj Mahal
5. Andrew Farriss
6. MC Taylor
7. Steve Earle
8. José González

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