Sad Song Queens

Today we are revisting our conversation with modern day Renaissance man FINNEAS. We chat about songwriting, touring, music supervision, composing, and more - Check it out on the Sad Song Queens podcast! Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Official Spotify Playlist !  Find us elsewhere:  https://linktr.ee/sadsongqueens If you lik...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura sits down with brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith of folk rock band Dawes to discuss their heartbreaking song “A Little Bit of Everything.” Taylor and Griffin share the story behind the creation of the song's narrative, the songwriting legends they look up to, and how they’ve navigated the aftermath of the Altadena fire. Support the show To...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay sit down with the indie-folk duo The Milk Carton Kids to discuss their emotional song “I’ll Go Home From Here.” In this spirited conversation, Joey and Kenneth discuss their new album, why keeping a song's meaning open to interpretation is important, and how they started a sad song summer camp! Support the show To help support these...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens , Laura and Lindsay are joined by legendary British singer-songwriter David Gray to discuss his poetic ballad “Flame Turns Blue.” David explores the song’s themes of reflecting on your younger self, looks back on the enduring success of his breakthrough album White Ladder , and shares a few memorable stories from the road.  Support the show To help support...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens,  Laura and Lindsay are joined by José González to discuss his heartfelt song “For Every Dusk.” José reflects on the controversial role of AI in music, the importance of rituals, and why we’re drawn to sad songs when we’re already feeling down. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, please check out our Officia...

This week, the Queens are back with Part II of their conversation with Madonna Wade-Reed, diving deeper into the world of music supervision. Madonna shares stories from past projects, breaks down the process of choosing the perfect songs for a scene, and discusses what it takes to succeed as a music supervisor. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs, pl...

In this week’s episode, the Queens sit down with fellow music supervisor Madonna Wade-Reed to discuss their favorite sad songs from the ‘90s. Madonna shares her journey to becoming a music supervisor before diving into the emotional tracks that shaped a generation. From heartbreak ballads to iconic sad song hits, the Queens and Madonna explore the music that still puts us all in our feels decades...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by Nathan Nicholson, lead singer of the indie rock band The Boxer Rebellion, to discuss the band’s heartfelt song “Here I Am.” Nathan shares the story behind writing the track, reflects on coping with grief after the passing of his father shortly afterward, and opens up about how touring can be a double-edged sword. Support th...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Leah Nobel to discuss her tearjerking song “Crying In The Hardware Store." Leah shares how the song was shaped by loss and how we move through grief. She also reflects on the loneliness of online culture, the challenges of social media, and what it was like to have her song “Beginning, Middle, End” fe...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Sam Beam of Iron & Wine to discuss his somber track “Naked As We Came.” Sam unpacks the songs reflections on mortality, while also sharing insights into his songwriting process, dipping his toe into composing, and being a dad to five daughters.  Support the show To help support these artists’ as well a...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter and fellow podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway to discuss his heartfelt track “Home Movies.” Known as the creator of the podcast Song Exploder, Hrishikesh sits down with the Queens to share about writing his own music, the process behind making his latest album, and learning to navigate loss and grief through his...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriters Ed Prosek and Drew Southwell (aka Portair) of the duo Driftwood Choir to talk about their vulnerable track, “The River.” Ed and Drew dive into how traveling and confronting major life changes have shaped their music, their love for nature, and the story behind how they came together as a band. Support the...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Chance Peña to talk about his emotional yet hopeful track, “The Mountain Is You.” Chance opens up about the song’s meaning, exploring themes of vulnerability and the challenge of getting out of your own way. Chance also dives into how he handles the mental toll of touring and what it was like to open for o...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson to discuss her heartfelt track “Keep Breathing.” Ingrid reflects on the song’s lasting impact and why it continues to resonate with listeners over the years. She also shares stories behind her music’s iconic sync placements, the impact 9/11 had on her career, and her experience writing so...

In this week’s episode of Sad Song Queens, Laura and Lindsay are joined by the iconic Nina Persson of The Cardigans to unpack the story behind the band’s hit “Erase/Rewind.” Nina dives into the song’s true meaning, shares stories about The Cardigans’ music featured in film, and reflects on what it was like navigating the music industry as a woman in the ’90s. Support the show To help support these...

In this week's episode of Sad Song Queens, the Queens are joined by English musician Keaton Henson, who delves into his melancholic track “Past It.” Keaton opens up his anxiety around performing on stage, the emotional power of music, and the balance artists face between building a thick skin and staying vulnerable in their work.  Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as the...

In this week’s episode, the Queens sit down with the iconic band, Mumford and Sons, to discuss their song “Conversation With My Son (Gangsters & Angels)” from the new album Prizefighter. The band shares the stories and references that have shaped their songs, Marcus’ parenting moment that inspired “Conversation with My Son,”  how they feel about the term “Artist,” and the process of making the...

In this week's episode of Sad Song Queens, the Queens are joined by Swedish singer-songwriter Anna Ternheim, who opens up about her beautifully vulnerable track "My Heart Still Beats For You." Anna shares her journey of turning personal turmoil into art, highlighting the therapeutic nature of songwriting, and covering a Backstreet Boys/Max Martin classic. Support the show To help su...

In this week’s episode, the Queens sit down with NoSo to discuss their melancholic song “Nara”. NoSo opens up about the journey of finding themselves as a Korean-American transgender artist, moving from Chicago to LA as a teen, and their process of writing music for their latest album “When Are You Leaving?". Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their favorite sad songs,...

This week, the Queens are back with part II of their chat with Christina Perri, where she discusses two of her most iconic songs, "Jar of Hearts" and "A Thousand Years," and how they came to be. Christina shares how she first got into music and songwriting, and how these moments have shaped her career. Listen now to the latest episode of the Sad Song Queens podcast! Support the...

In this week’s episode, the Queens sit down with Christina Perri to discuss her beloved song “ Evergone ”, written for her stillborn daughter, Rosie. Christina opens up about her emotional journey through grief and loss, healing through her music, and her evolution as both an artist and an advocate. Newest episode of the Sad Song Queens out TODAY! Support the show To help support these artists’ as...

In this heartfelt episode of Sad Song Queens, the Queens sit down with Joe King, guitarist and vocalist of The Fray, to talk about the band’s iconic song, “How to Save a Life.” Joe reflects on The Fray’s journey from their early days to their recent reunion, the deep emotional connection their music has forged with fans, and the personal stories that have shaped their sound over the years. Support...

It’s the holiday season, and the Queens are back with a special Christmas episode featuring Rob Harvilla, host of the acclaimed podcast "60 Songs That Explain the ’90s". Together, Rob and the Queens dive into their favorite sad Christmas songs, discuss the experience of loss during the holidays, and reflect on how the feeling of Christmas music changes from childhood to adulthood. If you...

In this special “Kids Edition” of the Sad Song Queens podcast, the Queens explore the world of sad songs through the perspectives of their young family members. The kids open up about what makes a song feel sad to them, share personal stories of loss and heartbreak, and offer a glimpse into the tracks resonating with the younger generation.  Support the show To help support these artists’ as well...

This week, The Queens sit down with rising folk-pop singer-songwriter Andrea Bejar to talk about her song “Marigolds” and its bittersweet reflections on growing up. Andrea shares how she first found her voice as a songwriter, the special role her sister plays both in her life and creative process, and her deep connection to Mexico. Support the show To help support these artists’ as well as their f...