This week, Roger and Declan talk in depth about their new album "Attaboy", discuss the recording process, and recall fondly sticking chocolate hobnobs in their mouths just as they attempt vocal lines...

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https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy

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EP152: The Schnookums Spectacular! Music | Songwriting

Two young musicians have taken it upon themselves to write a new song from scratch every week, then to share their songs with each other and the world. Each episode, Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener deconstruct the theory and process of writing music, then probably go off topic to talk about how amazing the Beatles are or something.

If you'd like to share your song that you wrote in a week with us, or perhaps join us as a guest, then get in touch with us via our e-mail address weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com.

Music

In episode 166 Declan brings a delicate ballad to the table whilst Roger gets melodic with a 60s inspired song.

How does writing parallel melodies work?
How do you choose the right chord for a section when stuck?
What if the Beatles loved to make an album in the 80s?

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Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast
Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy

Declan’s music: 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ
Roger’s music:
https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

EP166: It Rhymed (Music | Songwriting)

In episode 165 we discuss our two newest songs, ‘A Fighting Chance’ and ‘Up and Gone’. 
How does writing with another singer in mind change the process?
What about changing the instrument you’re writing on?

We also discuss Elliott Smith and borrowed chords. 

Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast
Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy

Declan’s music: 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ
Roger’s music:
https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

EP165: The Subtle Vibrations Of Harmony. Wow. (Music | Songwriting)

Our fourth weekly songs are here to be discussed and that's just what we'll do. We also have a terrific guest song from Tim at Rough Guess Music.

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Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast
Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band

Tim (Rough Guess Music): https://www.youtube.com/@RoughGuessMusic

Declan’s music: 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ
Roger’s music:
https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

EP164: In Trouble? Guitar Solo (Music | Songwriting)

Episode 163 is doozy! We're back with two fresh songs, talk on writing lyrics vs. music first, and a guest song from Ansley Hendrix!

Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast
Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band

Declan’s music: 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ
Roger’s music:
https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

Ansley Hendrix:
https://ansleyhendrix.bandcamp.com/

EP163: The Change Up (Music | Songwriting)

Week 2 of Season 18 and Declan and Roger are back with two brand new songs. Declan brings a rock n' roll style simple arrangement to discuss and Roger has written a harpsichord-based villain song.

This episode also features two weekly songs from talented correspondents of the show Jeremy Herzer and Hatori Music.

Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com
Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast
Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band

Declan’s music: 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ
Roger’s music:
https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

Jeremy Herzer:
https://soundcloud.com/jeremy-herzer/
Hatori Music:
https://soundcloud.com/hatori-music/

EP152: The Schnookums Spectacular! Music | Songwriting

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