Mark Ronson

Tame Impala is the project of Kevin Parker, a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Perth, Australia. Since putting his first EP in 2008, Tame Impala has been nominated for two Grammys and won eight of Australia’s ARIA Awards. Multiple albums of his have been named best of the year. As a producer, he has collaborated with Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, The Weeknd, and more. The most recent Tame Impala album is The Slow Rush, which came out in February 2020. For this episode, Kevin chose to take apart the song, "It Might Be Time." songexploder.net/tame-impala

King Princess is the project of Mikaela Straus, a singer, songwriter, and producer from Brooklyn. She’s a platinum-selling artist, and she put out her second album in July, 2022. The last track on the album is the song "Let Us Die." Rolling Stone called it "the banger of the year." In this episode, Mikaela breaks down the song, along with two of her collaborators on it: co-producer and co-writer Ethan Gruska, and multi-Grammy winning producer Mark Ronson. You’ll hear the original voice memo that Mikaela recorded, and the demo she made with Ethan. And you’ll hear the drums recorded by the late Taylor Hawkins, the legendary drummer of Foo Fighters and Alanis Morissette, who passed away earlier this year. For more, visit songexploder.net/king-princess.

Mark Ronson, Grammy and Oscar-winning producer, joins Negin Farsad and panelists to discuss topics ranging from airplane safety and mishaps at the supermarket to the distinctive smell of Tacoma and ethical dilemmas of hiding a trust fund. They also delve into Mario's limited lines and accent, news stories from around the world, and the panelists' predictions for the surprise at the next presidential debate.

Greta Gerwig and the creative team of the film 'Barbie' discuss the musical evolution of the movie and how the pop songs influenced the score, tone, and even Barbie's heart. They talk about collaborating with artists like Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish, blending pop songs with the score, and creating a song with Dua Lipa. The speakers also explore the impact of specific songs on the connection between Barbie land and the real world, and the process of creating the soundtrack.

DJ Soul, a staple in New York's nightlife, shares his journey from hand-writing mixtapes to producing sounds that resonate in clubs. He discusses his influential role alongside famous DJs like Mark Ronson and DJ Neva, and the evolution of the hip-hop scene. Soul recalls a pivotal boycott against Bad Boy Entertainment and the nomination of his mixtape by Vibe Magazine. Balancing nostalgia with innovation, he reflects on the vibrant culture of early 2000s nightlife and the challenges faced by DJs in an ever-changing industry.