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The Sad Song Queens podcast brings together two award-winning Music Supervisors, Lindsay Wolfington and Laura Webb, as they sit down with the artists and songwriters behind some of the most evocative and emotional songs. Drawing on years of experience curating the perfect soundtracks for film and television, Lindsay and Laura explore the stories, experiences, and emotions that shape these deeply moving songs.
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- 4 days ago39 min
Laura & Lindsay "Summer, Synch, & Song Quiz"
Music supervisors Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington kick off this episode with a summer catch up. From travel tales and rock biographies to the tracks on heavy rotation, the Sad Song Queens sync up on everything that defined their summer break. The duo peels back the curtain on the raw realities of music supervision and clearance, and music coordinator Jordan Linsley steps into the studio to talk shop—and host a high-stakes, hilarious game of Misunderstood Songs. Play along as Laura and Lin...
- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
Jesse Malin "My Little Life"
New York rock veteran Jesse Malin joins Sad Song Queens hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington to break down "My Little Life," a song that's taken on an entirely new meaning after the health crisis that nearly ended his career. Malin has spent more than two decades as one of New York's most beloved rock artists — his 2003 solo debut The Fine Art of Self-Destruction earned him praise from Rolling Stone, and his songs have since been covered by Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Green Day, E...
- 2 weeks ago1h 18m
Sara Bareilles "Forever"
Grammy-winning, Tony- and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles joins Sad Song Queens hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington for one of the most emotionally raw conversations the podcast has ever recorded. The episode centers on “Forever,” the penultimate track from Bareilles’ seventh studio album, Good Grief, released August 28th — a record built entirely around loss, memory, and the power of music to heal. Sara Bareilles broke through in 2007 with “Love Song,” pushing her p...
- 3 weeks ago1h 18m
Jim James (My Morning Jacket) Breaks Down “Get The Point” | Sad Song Queens
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James joins Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington to unpack “Get The Point,” a beautiful and sincere breakup song from the 2015 album, The Waterfall. Recorded in a cliffside Stinson Beach studio, the track was written during the collapse of a relationship James describes as an “unbelievable cosmic love” tangled up with active alcoholism and self-hatred. Jim opens up about writing from inside the fog of addiction, learning to trust his own truth over someone else’s,...
- Aug 19, 202637 min
Bernie Taupin "One Hundred Ways"
Legendary lyricist Bernie Taupin — Elton John’s songwriting partner of over 50 years and the mind behind “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” and “Candle in the Wind” — returns to the Sad Song Queens podcast for part two of an intimate conversation with hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington. This episode dives deep into “One Hundred Ways,” the poignant closing track from Taupin’s new solo album The Sea Has No Mercy (out October 23rd), his first solo record in nearly four...
- Aug 12, 20261h 3m
Lucius "White Lies"
Have you ever felt the weight of emotional pain wrapped in a melody? Join us on this heartfelt journey in the latest episode of the Sad Song Queens podcast, where hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington sit down with the indie pop duo Lucius—Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig—to explore the profound intricacies behind their poignant song "White Lies" from their album "Second Nature. " Lucius opens up about their creative process, sharing the stories behind songs that emerged during a challenging p...
- Aug 5, 202659 min
Icona Pop "Hurt"
What happens when heartbreak meets empowerment? Dive into the world of emotional songs with the latest episode of Sad Song Queens, where hosts Laura Webb and Lindsay Wolfington engage in an inspiring conversation with Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt, the dynamic duo behind the Swedish pop sensation Icona Pop. Their new track "Hurt" from the album "Ritual" serves as the backdrop for a deep exploration of the complexities of moving on after relationships, and the powerful catharsis that comes from...
- Jul 29, 20261h 1m
Bernie Taupin "The Sea Has No Mercy"
This week on Sad Song Queens, we’re joined by legendary lyricist Bernie Taupin to dive into his new song, “The Sea Has No Mercy,” and the stories, fears, and life experiences behind it. Bernie opens up about the different perspectives that come with getting older, his admiration for Olivia Rodrigo, his iconic songwriting partnership with Elton John, and more! Grab your tissues and join Laura and Lindsay for a conversation with one of the greatest lyricists of all time, Bernie Taupin! The Sad ...
About Sad Song Queens
The Sad Song Queens podcast brings together two award-winning Music Supervisors, Lindsay Wolfington and Laura Webb, as they sit down with the artists and songwriters behind some of the most evocative and emotional songs. Drawing on years of experience curating the perfect soundtracks for film and television, Lindsay and Laura explore the stories, experiences, and emotions that shape these deeply moving songs.
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