The Hardest Part

The Hardest Part

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The Hardest Part episodes

  • Morgan Harper-Jones: "Main Character"

    The inaugural episode of The Hardest Part featuring musician Morgan Harper Jones explores the story behind her challenging songwriting process, especially for the song 'Main Character.' Hosted by Kieron Banerji, the episode delves into Morgan's battle with writer's block and the pressure of creating music under a deadline, which ultimately led to a raw, authentic outpour of her experiences and emotions. The conversation reveals her struggles with self-doubt, vulnerability, and the cathartic process of writing music from a place of personal truth. The episode concludes with a performance of "Main Character".

    Artist: Morgan Harper-Jones

    Song: "Main Character"

    Host and Producer: Kieron Banerji

    Recording Engineer: Max Walker

    Creative Team: Callum Baker and Giovanni Almonte

    Recording Studio: The Thin White Duke, London.

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    25 min
  • Introducing: The Hardest Part.

    Welcome to "The Hardest Part," a new podcast from Palm Tree Island that’s all about peeling back the layers of some of the most challenging songs ever written. 

    In this show, host Kieron Banerji explores the challenges faced by artists in writing their most difficult songs. Each week features an artist who discusses and performs their hardest song to write, tackling themes like creative blocks, painful memories, and the courage to share their work.

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    3 min

About The Hardest Part

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Hosted by Kieron Banerji, The Hardest Part dives deep into the most challenging songs ever written. Every two weeks, an artist joins Kieron in the studio to break down the struggles, breakthroughs, and raw emotions behind their toughest songwriting experiences. From overcoming creative blocks to tapping into painful memories, these conversations reveal the delicate balance between self-expression and self-protection.