Simple Songwriting

In this episode, I break down "miss sunshine", the 3rd single from MGK's upcoming album, "lost americana". I hope you enjoy!

In this episode I discuss "LosT", the most popular song from BMTH's 2023 album "Post Human, Next Gen". Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we break down MGK's new song "vampire diaries" off of his upcoming album, "lost americana". This is the second single following "cliche" - hope you enjoy!

We break down the latest Billboard topper, "Ordinary" by Alex Warren

In this episode I break down one of the greatest songs of all time, "American Pie". This song full of metaphorical depth, a brilliant example of musical storytelling, and has one of the catchiest choruses ever written. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I break down "Manchild", the lead single off of Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming album "Man's Best Friend".

In this episode, I break down Machine Gun Kelly's new song "Cliché", the lead single from his new album "Lost Americana". Spoiler alert; the song's not great, but there's definitely some interesting lessons we can pull from it. Hope you enjoy.

In this episode, we break down what is arguably the best song on "Even in Arcadia" - "Caramel". Hope you enjoy this episode!

For the 20th anniversary of "City of Evil", I break down a deep cut from Avenged Sevenfold's 3rd album. One of my favorite songs ever, "The Wicked End" is a brilliant example of immersive storytelling, and showcases the power of music that seems to have been forgotten by many artists today.

Another one from "Even in Arcadia"! Hope you enjoy.

In this episode we breakdown the lead single, "Emergence", from Sleep Token's new album, "Even in Arcadia". Are Sleep Token overrated, or is there more depth to what they are creating than you may think? Find out here - hope you enjoy!

In this breakdown, we take a look at "Overflow", one of the more unique tracks from Linkin Park's new album, "From Zero". Enjoy!

In this episode, Cameron breaks down "Stained", one of the ballads from the new Linkin Park album, "From Zero". Enjoy!

In the Breakdown we discuss the 4th single from Linkin Park's new album, "From Zero" - "Two-Faced". This song, like "Heavy is the Crown", is a throwback to older Linkin Park records, but does it stand on its own? Find out here!

In this episode we discuss the new release from Linkin Park, "From Zero". Does it live up to the exceptions set by the band's previous albums, or is it just a generic cash grab attempt to stay relevant? Find out here!

In this episode, we discuss a few topics, including acoustic covers and a general overview of Metallica. Enjoy!

Evil is afoot! In this special Halloween episode, we discuss the music that sends shivers up our spine. We cover everything from the psychology of fear, to the eerie anthems of the greatest cinema ghouls - listen here... if you dare!

On this breakdown, we are joined by Simple Songwriting's friend from behind the scenes, Savannah! She knows all about mics and streaming, so it's great to actually have her on for an episode. We're talking about one of Linkin Park's new singles, "Heavy is the Crown" - how does it measure up to their other records? Find out here!

In this episode we discuss the latest Link Park single, "Over Each Other", a more mellow song that puts Emily Armstrong at the forefront. How does it stack up against "The Emptiness Machine" and "Heavy is the Crown"? Find out here - enjoy!

In this breakdown we go through "Tender Surrender", the final track from Steve Vai's 1995 EP "Alien Love Secrets". Hopefully this gives listeners some insight into high-level guitar playing, and why Steve Vai is so well regarded in the music world. Enjoy!

In this episode, Cameron and Aubrey discuss instrumental music, and why we listen to it. Is it just for the vibes, or is it to learn more about ourselves? Hope you enjoy! Songs we discuss: "Strobe" by DeadMau5 "Bad" by Polyphia "Tender Surrender" by Steve Vai "Sandstorm" by Darude

In this episode Cameron breaks down "Truth" by Katy Perry. We discuss the silly lyrics, the mid music, and the decent vocal melodies. Enjoy!

In the episode we discuss Katy Perry's new album, "143", and whether or not music can be objectively good or bad. We use the song "Truth" as a jumping off point for the discussion. Is the value of art simply up to the perceiver, or can we actually measure the quality? Find out here, and enjoy the episode!

In this new series, Aubrey and Cameron discuss what makes albums great. In order to figure out the answer to this everlasting discussion, we decided to go decade by decade to see the evolution of album production over time. Hopefully by the end of the series, we will have a more wholistic view on what makes an album timeless art or gimmicky nonsense - hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Aubrey and Cameron discuss the Linkin Park's new single, their upcoming album "From Zero", and the controversial new singer, Emily Armstrong.