Sad Song Queens

ICYMI - Replaying our very first interview with the lovely Ashe! With a new release on the horizon from her new band with Finneas, The Favors, it’s a great time to reflect on Ashe’s solo work thus far.

In this conversation, Ashe tells the Sad Song Queens about the creation and meaning behind her song "Moral of the Story." They discuss how the song was placed in the film "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You,” and the impact the film’s use had on Ashe’s career.  The conversation touches on themes of self-love, healing, and the effect of success and fame on mental health. We find out more about Ashe’s new album “Wilson” - and of course, which song on that album is the saddest!

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Join Lindsay and Laura (and producer Emily!) as they reflect on Season 1 of the Sad Song Queens podcast. Then, they open it up to questions received from listeners and friends. 

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This episode is a switch-up! Today, SYML returns to the podcast to ask the Queens his questions about their jobs as music supervisors. In his episode discussing “Where’s My Love”, he said he had his own list of questions for them, so they are happy to welcome him back! Laura and Lindsay touch on how they get jobs, denial of uses, and happy moments from their careers. 

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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).

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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.

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Join the Queens as they sit down with Susie Suh to chat about her song "Feather in the Wind" and debate about different interpretations of if it is really a sad song. They also chat about the power of sound baths, One Tree Hills, and pros and cons of being an independent artist. 

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William and the Queens discusses the universal appeal of sad songs, sharing personal anecdotes and insights into the emotional connections people have with music. He reflects on the meaning behind his own songs, particularly how they relate to his experiences with love and relationships. They discuss how life events, including family dynamics and professional backgrounds, shape their songwriting and artistic choices. The conversation emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in music, as well as the therapeutic aspects of songwriting. 

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In this episode, we chat with our friend Morgan Harper-Jones, discussing her song “Main Character”. She reflects on the deep emotional connections and regrets that inspired it, sharing her experiences of loneliness, self-doubt, and the creative process that led to the song's creation, emphasizing the importance of emotional honesty in art. We also reminisce about using her music in the film Love at First Sight. 

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In today's episode, we interview another sad song aficionado - Luke Sital-Singh! We chat about his Sad Song Supper Club and the meaning behind his grief-filled song "Killing Me".

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The Queens sat down with the legendary Patrick Watson about his song “To Build A Home” he did with the Cinematic Orchestra. He reflects on the healing power of music, quantum mechanics, and gives us a master class on classical music.

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Join the Queens as they sit down for a conversation with Lykke Li about her song "Happy Hurts". They also chat about what it means to be a mother, pyschics, and what makes a sad song sad. 

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Star-crossed lovers or star-crossed podcast hosts? As a special treat for Valentine’s Day, we sit down with LUXXURY and Diallo (of the One Song podcast) to discuss our favorite sad songs and favorite sad love songs! Grab those tissues - cause one (or all) of us might need a good cry! 

Check out our friends at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles

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

Support the show

To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist!

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If you like what you hear, you can buy us a coffee!