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In this episode of The Hardest Part, host Kieron Banerji sits down with singer-songwriter Lexie Carroll to discuss her track "laundry detergent." Lexie opens up about the challenges she faced in creating the song, delves into her songwriting process, how she collaborates with her producer, and the real-life events that inspired her heartfelt lyrics. Recorded at Thin White Duke Studios in Soho, London, the episode concludes with a full performance of "laundry detergent."
Artist: Lexie Carroll
Song: "laundry detergent"
Host and Producer: Kieron Banerji
Recording Engineer: Max Walker
Creative Team: Callum Baker and Giovanni Almonte
Recording Studio: The Thin White Duke, London
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In this episode of The Hardest Part, host Kieron Banerji welcomes singer-songwriter SOFY to discuss the personal journey behind her song "Pirates," featured on her upcoming 2025 record. Marking a shift in her songwriting approach, SOFY explains how "Pirates" moves from observational storytelling to a more autobiographical perspective.
She opens up about the emotions that inspired the track, exploring the complexities of a friendship on the verge of becoming something more. SOFY also shares insights into her evolving creative process and the challenges she faces in refining her abundant material into a cohesive project.
This episode offers an exclusive preview of "Pirates," concluding with a full performance that allows listeners to connect with the heartfelt lyrics and emotions that shape her work.
Artist: SOFY
Song: "Pirates"
Host and Producer: Kieron Banerji
Recording Engineer: Max Walker
Creative Team: Callum Baker and Giovanni Almonte
Recording Studio: The Thin White Duke, London
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In this episode of The Hardest Part, host Kieron Banerji sits down with Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tim Atlas to delve into the story behind his track "Out Cold" from his 2024 album Enchanté. Tim reflects on how the song took shape during his time in Brooklyn, weaving together themes of trust issues and the lingering effects of past relationship trauma. He shares the challenges he faced and insights into the creative process behind this deeply personal track. The episode wraps up with an intimate, stripped-back performance of "Out Cold." Be sure to subscribe and follow us on all major platforms to stay connected.
Artist: Tim Atlas
Song: "Out Cold"
Host and Producer: Kieron Banerji
Recording Engineer: Max Walker
Creative Team: Callum Baker and Giovanni Almonte
Recording Studio: The Thin White Duke, London
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In this episode of The Hardest Part, host Kieron Banerji is joined by the multi-national band Los Bitchos to explore the evolution of their track "Don't Change." Formed in London in 2017, the band shares the intricate journey of refining one of their earliest demos over the course of four years. They discuss the challenges they faced in restructuring the song, collaborating with Alex Kapranos, and how the band’s creative process has evolved. The conversation highlights the unique balance of joyful and melancholic elements that define the sound of this track. The episode wraps up with a special live performance of "Don't Change" and some exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into their songwriting process.
Artist: Los Bitchos
Song: "Don't Change"
Host and Producer: Kieron Banerji
Recording Engineer: Max Walker
Creative Team: Callum Baker, Dylan Thomas, and Giovanni Almonte
Recording Studio: The Thin White Duke, London
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In this episode of The Hardest Part, host Kieron Banerji is joined by Soph Nathan from the band Our Girl to explore the creative process behind their powerful track "Something About Me Being A Woman" from their 2024 release, The Good Kind. The conversation delves into the emotional intensity behind the song, which stems from frustration and anger. Soph shares insights into the songwriter's journey, balancing raw emotion with artistic integrity, the collaborative dynamics within the band, and their work with producer Fern Ford.
Artist: Our Girl
Song: "Something About Me Being A Woman"
Host and Producer: Kieron Banerji
Recording Engineer: Max Walker
Creative Team: Callum Baker and Giovanni Almonte
Recording Studio: The Thin White Duke, London.
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