Song Exploder: “Feeling Ok” by Best Coast

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Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians deconstruct their songs and tell the stories behind how they were made. In the past, it’s explored tracks from The Postal Service toThe Microphones, and even House of Cards composer, Jeff Beal.  In the newest episode, musician, creator, and host Hrishikesh Hirway talks to the duo Best Coast.

Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno of the band Best Coast take apart their song “Feeling Ok,” from the 2015 album California Nights. They trace their process and their influences, from the movie 10 Things I Hate About You to the video game Rock Band. Consentino says “The thing in mind was to stay positive as you can be becuase I am not always the most positive person.” Plus, we’ll hear from producer Wally Gagel.

Buy “Feeling Ok” on iTunes. Watch the “Feeling Ok” video:

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