Sad Song Queens

In this week’s conversation, Per Gessle of Roxette discusses the creative process behind iconic songs like 'It Must Have Been Love' and 'The Look', and the unexpected journey of their music from Sweden to global fame, particularly through its association with the film 'Pretty Woman'. He shares insights into his songwriting process, the evolution of Joyride - The Musical, and the legacy of Roxette, especially in light of Marie Fredriksson's passing.

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

This week, the Queens sit down with Abraham Alexander to discuss his song “Xavier”, which is about the tragic passing of his brother. He also talks about his Greek and Nigerian roots, his first Oscar nomination, and his musical relationship with Leon Bridges.

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

FINNEAS sits down with Lindsay and Laura to chat about his song “Same Old Story.” He shares his admiration for music supervisors, tips for young music producers, and how live shows informed his latest album. Plus, we discuss collaborating with sister, Billie Eilish, and get a breakdown of his contributions to Ashe’s “Moral of the Story.”

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Today, the legend that is Moby joins the Queens for a conversation about the song “When It’s Cold I’d Like To Die” by Moby and Mimi Goese, which was featured on The Sopranos and Stranger Things. They chat about how he got started in the New York dance scene, getting signed, and his love of sync placements.

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

In honor of World Maternal Mental Health Day, the Queens chat about the song “Girls” with the always inspiring songwriter and artist, Rachel Platten. Platten, who became widely known with her hit song “Fight Song”, talks about songwriting, motherhood, and her mental health struggles postpartum.

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

The Queens sit down with Joy Oladokun about her heartbreaking song “Charleston,” from her debut album Carry. They discuss Joy’s perspective growing up in the church, her experience being signed to a major label, and making a difference with music. 

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

In today’s episode, we chat with our friend Anna of the North about her song “Lovers,” which we placed in the 2018 film To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, where it resonated with fans worldwide after playing in a pivotal hot tub scene. The song is having a moment again, so we knew it was time to reconnect with Anna to discuss. We chat about how the song was created, what’s happening with it on TikTok, and the age-old question of what we should be doing with our lives.

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Novo Amor joins us to chat about his song “Anchor”. He shares insights into the emotional depth of his songs, how he began his music career, and what it was like to land this song in a pharmaceutical commercial. He is a big advocate of taking care of the environment and finding ways to create art and tour sustainably. 

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

Jeremy Lister and the Queens go deep as they talk about Jeremy’s song “The Bed You Made”. They chat about his a cappella days on The Sing Off, touring with Post Malone, and his hot sauce brand Blister Sauce. Use the code SADSONGQUEENS for 15% off any order! 

Jeremy also shares stories about his journey with alcohol use and now, sobriety. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction or substance abuse, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!

In this week’s episode, the Queens chat with Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses about the legendary song “The Funeral”. They discuss how sync music changed his life, his four daughters, and his friendship with Sam from Iron & Wine.

Exciting news!  The Sad Song Queens podcast is a finalist in two categories for the Signal Awards!  The Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture, and we've been recognized for both the Best Music Podcast

LoveCat Music - Essential Sad Songs Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DyWdiKiwI6L01fOJG5Zgc?si=gs0i5XrcSL6oU9Yz4zvR-w

Support the show

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/sadsongqueens

If 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.

Our Sad Song Queen image was created by Keahu Kahuanui. 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles!