
Artist archivist James Rodriguez takes you inside the music. Unpackaging the stories behind the songs with the creatives and studio minds who helped bring them to life. Along the way, he gives flowers to the tracks that may not have been the biggest hits from the icons you love, but still deserve their moment in the spotlight. Because every song has a story...and James is here to share it.
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Guest: Josh Schwartz (KNS)
Honors: Britney Spears
Songs: Before The Goodbye
Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez
Breaking down the importance of Britney Spears' album BRITNEY bonus track Before The Goodbye with music producer and songwriter, ... more
Guest: Josh Schwartz (Songwriter, Producer, Background Vocalist)
Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez
Josh KNS Schwartz talks about the making of LONELY by Britney Spears and the influence of Janet Jackson's What About. Reup 2022.
Guest: Tommy Parker (Songwriter, Producer, Background Vocalist)
Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez
Tommy Parker on working with Janet Jackson on Unbreakable and more. James asks Tommy what happened to the Black Diamond album. Reup 2022... more
Guest: Darren Hayes
Host: Artist Archivist James Rodriguez
On the song A Little Death from Homosexual, Darren Hayes said "..the film La La Land...that is what you hope for...."
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Love this podcast! Loved the Darren Hayes episodes!
Confessions II has had such an unexpected impact on me. It’s effortlessly climbed into my Top 3 Madonna albums alongside Erotica and Ray of Light. More than anything, it brought back that feeling I had as a kid hearing a new Madonna album at 6, 12, or 15 years old and being completely consumed by it. “Bizarre,” “Love Without Words,” and “Good for the Soul” are already lifelong favorites. Forty-five years into her career, and she still has the rare ability to awaken that same excitement and remin... more
Excellent summary and reflection on Mariah Carey’s “Here for it All”
“And I’ll tell you about that in a second!” Every thirty seconds gets very infuriating to listen to. Constant teasing, never following up, chopping and changing, horribly misplaced promos partway through sentences. Really a shame because the actual content is so interesting and well researched. Just a nightmare to listen to!
Jame knows his stuff. Love listening to his podcast, new stiff all the time, very entertaining.
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Listeners tune in for meticulous explorations of pop music history, with a focus on storytelling behind songs, production choices, and the people who shaped iconic tracks. Episodes cover era-defining moments, deep-dives into catalog entries, and nuanced discussions of collaboration, arrangement, and context, often weaving historical background with intimate artist anecdotes. The show tends to spotlight tracks that aren't the biggest hits but are rich in craft and narrative, offering a thoughtful angle for fans, music historians, and industry professionals curious about the creative process.
A standout is the consistent emphasis on unpackaging the craft behind beloved songs, including production roles, sequencing, and the cultural resonance... more
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