
Hosted by Kieron Banerji, The Hardest Part dives deep into the most challenging songs ever written. Every two weeks, an artist joins Kieron in the studio to break down the struggles, breakthroughs, and raw emotions behind their toughest songwriting experiences. From overcoming creative blocks to tapping into painful memories, these conversations reveal the delicate balance between self-expression ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this episode of The Hardest Part, Young the Giant break down the songwriting process and music production process behind “Different Kind of Love,” exploring how the band tried to return to the spirit of their first record.
After years of touring... more
What happens when you can’t move, can’t escape, and a song is the only thing you can build.
In this episode of The Hardest Part, Kieron Banerji sits down with Westerman to break down the making of “Mosquito” from his 2025 album A Jackal’s Wedding. ... more
Sometimes the hardest part is not writing the song, it is making it feel right.
In this episode of The Hardest Part, Kieron Banerji sits down with Winter to break down the making of “Misery” and how the song transformed completely in the studio.
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In this episode of The Hardest Part, Kieron Banerji sits down with Athens-based band The Overjoyed to go behind the scenes of their track “Party Eyes,” exploring the songwriting process, music production, and the emotional realities that shaped it. more
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Lovely peek behind the curtain with such amazing artists - insightful, honest and beautifully questioned. The sessions at the end are gorgeous, what a treat!
Very good interviews with some amazing artists. The production of this show is really high, the live sessions at the end are a real treat. I also watch this on YouTube. One of my favourite shows.
Great conversations and celebration of music and the creative process.
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Apple Podcasts | #165 |
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