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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 [email protected]

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EP90: Blitzkrieg Fugue? Bli...

08.07.2020

Answering a question from the audience, Roger and Declan discuss their favourite chord variations. Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Outkast - SouthernPlayalisticCadilacMusik 2. Todd Rundgren - Runt 3. Ween - Shinola Vol. 1 Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Hamilton Soundtrack 2. 10cc ...

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08.07.2020 EP90: Blitzkrieg Fugue? Blimey! (Music \| Songwriting) Answering a question from the audience, Roger and Declan discuss their favourite chord variations. Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Outkast - SouthernPlayalisticCadilacMusik 2. Todd Rundgren - Runt 3. Ween - Shinola Vol. 1 Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Hamilton Soundtrack 2. 10cc ...
07.24.2020 EP89: I'm Just An Idiot Who Likes Fast Songs (Music \| Songwriting) This week marks the last episode of season 9 of the WSP. Declan and Roger take a look back the mountainous highs and the swingin' lows. Some fun chats about how to take a song from demo to full production. ...
07.17.2020 EP88: Bouncing Dave Grohl (Music \| Songwriting) This week, Roger writes a song influenced by Being John Malkovitch, and Declan needs less coffee. Or possibly more. Send us your music, comments and feedback! [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Foolin' Around/Tailor Made 2. Ween ...
07.11.2020 EP87: Minor Sounds Sad, Diminished Sounds Evil (Music \| Songwriting) This week Declan showcased the influence of 'patter songs' from musicals on his upbeat song, 'It's Just How I Am'. Roger writes 'The Only One', a song based on simple chords, but with a focus on structures inspired by Todd ...
07.03.2020 EP86: I'm Not An Octogenarian Scouser (Music \| Songwriting) Two new songs from Roger and Declan, a discussion on whether to write words or music first, an appearance by the Countdown clock, and voice notes that make you go "woah!" Send us your music, comments and feedback! [email protected] Roger's ...
06.25.2020 EP85: You Just Turn Into Beyoncé (Music \| Songwriting) This week Declan and Roger are back with two freshly written songs, as well as... well, a rather long digression into UK television in the middle. Send us your music, comments and feedback! [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. De La ...
06.19.2020 EP84: Where Did It All Go Wrong? (Music \| Songwriting) Two more new songs presented and dissected on air. Roger's Bandcamp: rogerheathers.com/ Declan's Bandcamp: declankitchener.bandcamp.com Roger's Weekly Listening 1. Happy Rhodes - Rhodes I 2. ABBA - The Singles (The First Ten Years) 3. Ween - Chocolate & Cheese Declan's ...
06.12.2020 EP83: Shampoo Ads & Hikers (Music \| Songwriting) Back with a fresh batch of Weekly Songs, written from scratch and discussed live on air. Thanks for joining us! Email the show: [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Elliott Smith - XO 2. Ween - Live In Toronto 3. The ...
06.05.2020 EP82: Country Style Flavoury Thing (Music \| Songwriting) The podcast is back for a new season! Roger and Declan each present and discuss a brand new song each. Find Roger: rogerheathers.com/ Find Declan: ... erm... Roger's Weekly Listening 1. Ween - Live in Toronto 2. Ween - Twelve ...
05.22.2020 EP81: The Sliding Scale of Genre (Music \| Songwriting) Roger and Declan begin by discussing their favourite non-rock artists and albums, and end up wildly off topic. As usual.
05.08.2020 EP80: Italian Paradiddles - The Best and Worst Debut Albums (Music \| Songwriting) Roger and Declan discuss which debut releases from artists they like and dislike, and what makes a good debut.
04.24.2020 EP79: Lyrics With Declan & Roger (Music \| Songwriting) Roger and Declan have a meandering phone conversation about lyrics, lockdown and how artists are often tied to a narrative or story.
04.16.2020 EP78: Writing A Song In Real Time With Rog (Music \| Songwriting) Email the show: [email protected]
04.10.2020 EP77: Writing In C With Rog (Songwriting \| Music) Hey all, Hope you're well. This is an episode where I attempt to explain how to spice up your chord progressions and get a verse and chorus under your belt. Email [email protected] Cheers!
04.03.2020 EP76: Q&A (Music \| Songwriting) Thanks for all of your questions! We did our best to answer them all. Email the show at: [email protected]
03.27.2020 EP75: I Did, Like, A Third Once (Music \| Songwriting) Round-up episode! Send in your Q's this weekend to [email protected] for next week's Q&A/casual chat episode. Thank you! Stay safe. R&D.
03.23.2020 EP74: The Gruff One Doesn't Mind (Music \| Songwriting) Okay! We're running a little late this week, but here's a new episode for you to listen to. This is episode seven of this season of challenges. This week's challenge was to write a song based on a Simpsons episode. ...
03.13.2020 EP73: Every Sentence Is A New Encounter (Music \| Songwriting) This week Roger and Declan have written songs influenced by converations shared with an A.I. chatbot. Music featured by Simone Rochelle! Next week is a Simpsons episode. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers,com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Nina Simone - ...
03.06.2020 EP72: Words & Birds, Hitch Talk, Pitch Talk (Music \| Songwriting) Declan and Roger have challenged eachother to write a song inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film, 'The Birds'. Tune in next week for a song inspired by having a conversation with an A.I. chatbot. Links to chatbots: 1. Rose: http://ec2-54-215-197-164.us-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com/speech.php?fbclid=IwAR34dhMDfJq4Mj_sBTH-Yb4g6zr6vJm2l5yJd2grp59n60fBjUDvfoqlAlA ...
02.28.2020 EP71: High 5 For The College Try (Music \| Songwriting) Roger and Declan are back with songs inspired by Emily Bronte's 1847 novel 'Wuthering Heights'. Tune in next week for songs inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds'. Find Roger: peagreenboat.bandcamp.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Billie Eilish - ...
02.21.2020 EP70: Most Evil Pharaoh (Music \| Songwriting) Declan and Roger have challenged eachother to write a song inspired by the rather broad topic of Ancient Egypt. Tune in next week for a song inspired by the novel Wuthering Heights. Find Roger: peagreenboat.bandcamp.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Declan's Weekly ...
02.14.2020 EP69: A Bad Todd Rundgren Impression (Music \| Songwriting) Declan and Roger have challenged eachother to write a song inspired by Edvard Munch painting 'The Scream'. Tune in next week for a song inspired by Ancient Egypt. Find Roger: peagreenboat.bandcamp.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. David Bowie ...
02.07.2020 EP68: Reginald Dwight The Fourth (Music \| Songwriting) The Weekly Song Podcast is back with a bang! Declan and Roger have challenged eachother to write a song inspired by the film Casablanca. Tune in next week for a song inspired by Edvard Munch's haunting painting, 'The Scream'. Find ...
11.29.2019 EP67: A Song In 30 Minutes (Music \| Songwriting) This week is a round-up episode. Declan and Roger look back at the past seven weeks of songwriting and reflect. There's also a fun challenge to write a song each in just half and hour, mid-episode! Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. ...
11.22.2019 EP66: The Door Is The Metaphor (With Guest Josh James!) (Music \| Songwriting) Declan and Roger are back with another episode of their songwriting podcast. This week with special guest, Josh James! Three new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Tune in next week for ...
11.15.2019 EP65: Your Latest Song, #386 (Music \| Songwriting) Declan and Roger are back with another episode of the podcast about songwriting. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Declan has written 'Cut It Up', while Roger has written the ...
11.08.2019 EP64: A Rainstorm That Kills People (Music \| Songwriting) Declan and Roger are back with another episode of their songwriting podcast. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Roger discusses his newest song, 'Untitled #6' before Declan tells all about ...
11.05.2019 EP63: 'GRIM' Talk! (Music \| Songwriting) The guys talk about Roger's new album GRIM. Out now! LINK: https://rogerheathers.com/album/grim
11.01.2019 EP62: It All Started With Postman Pat (Music \| Songwriting) Declan and Roger are back with another episode of their songwriting podcast. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Declan talks about 'You Should Be Yourself' and Roger discusses 'A Ringing ...
10.25.2019 EP61: Might As Well Rip Off The Best (Music \| Songwriting) Roger and Declan are back with two new songs, written in one week, and this is how they were written. Tune in next week for two new songs and the conversation about 'em. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com/GRIM NEW ALBUM OUT TODAY! ...
10.18.2019 EP60: Minorizing The D Chord (Music \| Songwriting) Declan and Roger are back with another episode of a new season of the podcast. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Declan talks about 'Another Cross In A Box' and ...
10.11.2019 EP59: Musical Music (Music \| Songwriting) This week Roger and Declan are back with the first episode of a new season of the podcast. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Scratch and sniff! Tune in next ...
08.02.2019 EP58: Bonus After Seeing Sunflower Bean (Music \| Songwriting) Declan and Roger record a bonus episode on the fly. Right after seeing Sunflower Bean live at The Exchange in Bristol. Email the show: [email protected] Declan's Music: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger's Music: www.rogerheathers.com
07.26.2019 EP57: An Interview With Jackie Cohen (Music \| Songwriting) This week we're happy to share an interview which Roger did with Jackie Cohen; a singer-songwriter who's just released a fanastic debut LP called 'Zagg'. An interview about her style of songwriting, the recording of her new record with the ...
07.19.2019 EP56: An Interview With Dr. Danny (Songwriting \| Music) This week we're happy to share an interview which Roger did with Danny Ayala aka Dr. Danny (Dr. Danny & The Patients, Sunflower Bean, The Lemon Twigs) just before Danny took to the stage in Cardiff as part of Sunflower ...
07.12.2019 EP55: An Interview With Kevin Basko [Rubber Band Gun] (Music \| Songwriting) After last week's round up show, we're taking a break from songwriting until next season, but we have a few interesting interviews lined up for the coming weeks. This first interview is with Kevin Basko of Rubber Band Gun. Kevin ...
07.05.2019 EP54: It's Just A Really Good Wheel (Music \| Songwriting) This week Roger and Declan look back and reflect on the past seven weeks of writing songs. In addition to rounding up the songs of this season, there's also a challenge involved. Declan and Roger have written lyrics for eachother ...
06.28.2019 EP53: A Chord You Can't Ignore [With Guest Josh James] (Music \| Songwriting) EP53: A Chord You Can't Ignore [With Guest Josh James] (Music \| Songwriting) by The Weekly Song Podcast \|\| Songwriting \| Music
06.21.2019 EP52: A Fretting & A Curse [With Guest Lunacci] (Music \| Songwriting) The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! Special guest Lunacci (Chris Baker) is back for his fourth guest appearance on the WSP with a brand new weekly song, written in an unusual open ...
06.14.2019 EP51: Sassy Sussy (Music \| Songwriting) The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! This week Declan has written 'Improvise', a simple and uplifting song directly inspired by his week's events. Roger has written the song 'All Along', which was ...
06.07.2019 EP50: The Rolling 'R' Gene (Music \| Songwriting) The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! This week Declan has written the upbeat, arabian riff-based song 'I'm Only Off Cause I'm Paid To Be On', a piece which was built from an ...
05.31.2019 EP49: Call The Chord Police (Music \| Songwriting) The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! This week, Roger brings the song 'I'm Gonna Miss You' to the podcast and explains the use of a simpler chord progression and the influence of ...
05.24.2019 EP48: This Particular Missile (With Guest Sammy Jonas) (Music \| Songwriting) The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch. This week, Roger and Declan welcome Sammy Jonas back to the show. Find Sammy's music here: https://www.facebook.com/SammyJonasMusic/ More regular episodes on their way! Email the show ...
05.17.2019 EP47: I Am Narcissus Reborn (Music \| Songwriting) The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! This week, Roger brings the song 'Reverie' to the podcast and tells Declan about the early 20th century influence of Irving Berlin. Meanwhile, Declan has written ...
05.10.2019 EP46: 'Next Week In Münster' Talk! (Music \| Songwriting) We're back! The Weekly Song Podcast has returned for another season of writing songs from scratch. This week, though, Declan and Roger talk about the writing and recording of Roger's new album, 'Next Week In Münster', available everywhere, but especially ...
11.24.2018 EP45: Pluckin' Brilliant (Music \| Songwriting) This week Declan and Roger wrap up and talk about the past seven weeks of writing. Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in ...
11.16.2018 EP44: What's This Duck Doing Under A Bridge? (Music \| Songwriting) Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! Shout out to Ethan & Jane! Declan: 'Despite Not Raining...' Roger: 'The Devil' Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 ...
11.09.2018 EP43: I'm Buggering Off (Music \| Songwriting) This week Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! Roger: 'Honestly, I Will' Declan: 'Hand Of Gold' Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on ...
11.05.2018 EP42: Good Chords, Well Done (Music \| Songwriting) This week Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! They also discuss Roger's new single, 'Billy's Courage'. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk9mCrOh3mk Declan: 'Did You See This When We Met?' Roger: 'A Patch On ...
10.26.2018 EP41: "That's It! I'll Put Peanuts In Butter!" (Music \| Songwriting) This week Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! Roger: 'Ordinary Pain' Declan: 'Sorry, Can't Talk Now' Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on ...

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