It’s subtle, but towards the end of the Postal Service’s “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight,” there’s a faint, ghostly hum blended almost seamlessly amidst melancholy synths. Chances are you never ...

HRISHIKESH HIRWAY: You're listening to "Song Exploder," where musicians take apart their songs and, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. My name is Hrishikesh Hirway. MARTÍNEZ: And he ...

Carlin is a contributor for TIME. Pop Culture For more than a decade, Song Exploder, hosted by composer and producer Hrishikesh Hirway, has given musicians a forum to tell the stories behind their ...

One of music’s most popular podcasts is coming to Netflix as a new documentary series. And the first trailer for Song Exploder offers a harmonious warmup for what fans can expect. The show will see ...