Song Exploder
How tUnE-yArDs Turned the Drought into a Dance Song
Song Exploder and Merill Garbus wade through "Water Fountain" off the tUnE-yArDs album, 'Nikki Nack' (4AD).
Hear the Original Demos That Became the “Downton Abbey” Theme Music
Song Exploder and John Lunn pick apart the theme music from the most popular drama in PBS history.
Song Exploder: "Spring (Among the Living)" by My Morning Jacket
Song Exploder and Jim James pick apart a single from My Morning Jacket's soon-to-be-released seventh album, "Half Dome."
Song Exploder: "Half Dome" by Toro y Moi
Song Exploder and Chaz Bundick look to national landmarks for the inspiration behind Toro y Moi's "Half Dome."
Song Exploder: "Games You Can Win" by RJD2
Song Exploder and Ramble Jon Krohn break down the parts that make up behind RJD2's "Games You Can Win."
Song Exploder: "Pour Cyril" by How to Dress Well
Song Exploder and Tom Krell break down the cinematic inspirations behind How to Dress Well's "Pour Cyril."
This Is Why the 'House of Cards' Theme Song Is Killer
Song Exploder deconstructs 'House of Cards (Main Title Theme)' with the show's composer, Jeff Beal.
Song Exploder: "I Want Wind To Blow" By The Microphones
Song Exploder tells the stories behind your favorite recordings. This week, The Microphones' "I Want Wind to Blow" gets deconstructed.