In this episode, the Sad Song Queens welcome singer-songwriter Lily Kershaw to talk about her song “Depreshmode." Lily shares how a casual phrase about her mood became a deep and beautiful song. They discuss the personal journey that inspired the album, mental health, and the power of sad songs.Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!Support the showDonate to Laura's team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's here! To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueensIf you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee! Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.
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Colouring "Coda"
This week, the Queens dive deep with Jack Kenworthy, aka Colouring, about his track “Coda." Jack shares the personal journey behind the song, reflecting on loss and resilience. In this conversation, they delve into Jack's creative process, the impact of family and friendship, and how music serves as a medium for expressing life's most profound moments. Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!Support the showDonate to Laura's team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's here! To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueensIf you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee! Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.
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kenzie "Anatomy"
Dance sensation kenzie joins the Queens this week to talk about her song "Anatomy", which is a heartfelt ballad about her relationship with her dad. In this episode, she talks about growing up in the public eye, gaining confidence as a songwriter, and her relationship with her sister.Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!Support the showDonate to Laura's team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's here! To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueensIf you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee! Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.
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Matt Berninger of The National "About Today"
Calling all the Sad Dads - in this heartfelt episode of Sad Song Queens, Lindsay and Laura sit down with Matt Berninger, the lead vocalist of The National, to discuss their poignant track "About Today”. Matt shares insights into the songwriting process, the universal themes of connection and distance that resonate through music, and the list of sad songs he compiled with his daughter. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to The National's evocative sound, this conversation promises to be a moving exploration of music's power to touch the soul.Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!Support the showDonate to Laura's team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's here! To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueensIf you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee! Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.
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Rosi Golan "Right Now"
This week, the Queens sit down with Rosi Golan to chat about her song “Right Now”. About a year ago, Rosi lost her husband to cancer. She posted a reel to her Instagram showing her and her husband hugging a vase that would preserve the memory of their love into art. Her video was beautiful and inspired many, and led Rosi to the decision to release this song and commit the proceeds from her streaming to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, with the mission to help find a cure, and aid patients with the disease. Tune in for this honest and emotional conversation.Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!Support the showDonate to Laura's team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's here! To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist! Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueensIf you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee! Our theme song is "All My Favorite Songs" by Weezer, courtesy of Crush Music, Atlantic Recording Company, and WEA International Inc, a Warner Music Company.
The Sad Song Queens podcast brings together two award-winning Music Supervisors, Lindsay Wolfington and Laura Webb, as they sit down with the artists and songwriters behind some of the most evocative and emotional songs. Drawing on years of experience curating the perfect soundtracks for film and television, Lindsay and Laura explore the stories, experiences, and emotions that shape these deeply moving songs.
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