108. Writing For Other Artists

Ever wondered how to balance motherhood and a career in music without having to choose between the two? In this episode, Xylo Aria sits down with musician, producer and artist Catherine Anne Davies, also known as The Anchoress, to explore the realities of motherhood in the music ...  Show more

Ever wondered how to create a visual identity that truly reflects your sound? In this episode, Xylo Aria sits down with Malawian artist, producer, DJ, and community organizer Chmba to explore how culture, sound, and personal experiences can shape an artist’s visual world. Chmba s ...  Show more

We discuss the art of songwriting – combining lyrics and music to make a hit song. 

On Switched on Pop we talk to songwriters and artists about how they make great songs. Most songs are written with two or more people in the room. Something we've never done before is pair two of the best songwriters in the business to explain how they create a successful collabo ...  Show more

Many of today’s biggest songs are written and produced by people whose names don’t appear anywhere in the credits. They’re called ghostwriters and ghost producers, and they’re a huge part of the music industry. So what’s it like to watch your song become a hit when you can’t lega ...  Show more