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Two young musicians have taken it upon themselves to write a new song from scratch every week, then to share their songs with each other and the world. Each episode, Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener deconstruct the theory and process of writing music, then probably go off topic to talk about how amazing the Beatles are or something. If you'd like to share your song that you wrote in a week with us, or perhaps join us as a guest, then get in touch with us via our e-mail address weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com.

The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP184: I Can't Be Autobiograpgical in 20 Words, Darling (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 50:46


    In the final episode of Season 20, we write songs using the number 20! Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP183: Props to Beethoven (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 46:15


    In episode 184 we discuss our two newest songs, both written using parts of 'Ode to Joy' by Beethoven. Interpolation is the bame of the game! We also discuss Elliott Smith and borrowed chords. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP184: Props to Beethoven (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 46:15


    Season 20 continues as Declan and Roger write songs which use some part of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy'. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP182: Everybody Knows That Carts Be Wide (Songwriting | Music)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 60:56


    EP182: Everybody Knows That Carts Be Wide (Songwriting | Music) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    EP180: The Pete Townsend of Ukulele (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 62:56


    In episode 165, join Declan and Roger as they each write a song... using only the ukulele! We also discuss Self Esteem, Roy Wood, working, lyrics and chords. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP179: Wispy the Ghost [Feat. Sammy Jonas] (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 77:42


    Declan and Roger are joined by returning guest Sammy Jonas. The guys have each written a song without a chorus. Schnookums: schnookums.bandcamp.com Sammy Jonas: https://www.facebook.com/SammyJonasMusic Declan's Music: declankitchener.bandcamp.com/ Declan's Video Essay Channel: www.youtube.com/@drkmakesvideos Roger's Music: rogerheathers.bandcamp.com/ Support the show: Ko-fi.com/weeklysongpodcast Email the show: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP178: Vivaldi's Runs (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 54:52


    Join Declan and Roger for the second episode of Season 20 where the challenge is to write a song without using first person narration. Schnookums: https://schnookums.bandcamp.com Declan's Music: https://declankitchener.bandcamp.com/ Declan's Video Essay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drkmakesvideos Roger's Music: https://rogerheathers.bandcamp.com/ Support the show: Ko-fi.com/weeklysongpodcast Email the show: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP177: A Cat Could Play That Chord (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 62:38


    EP177: A Cat Could Play That Chord (Music | Songwriting) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    EP176: Brass Bands Used to Be Guitar Solos (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 59:00


    We're back with our season wrap episode. Thanks for listening to season 19. And thank you to everybody who's watched the show on YouTube. In today's episode we break down two of our favourite songs, rather than our own as we normally do. One Queen song. One Irving Berlin. Who chose which? mail the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP175: I Remember When I Was A Song (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 45:08


    Season 19 continues with two new songs from Roger and Declan! Write to the Weekly Song Podcast: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @weeklysongpodcast And check out our joint project Schnookums! schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy

    EP174: Parent Rock Chorus (Songwriting | Music)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 44:43


    In episode 174 we discuss two brand new songs. How were they written? How does working to a deadline help? Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP173: Chuck Berry Is The Origin Myth (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 49:23


    In episode 173 we bring two new songs to be dissected and discuss lyrics writing, chord choices and much more! Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist /7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP172: A Very Big Power Chord (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 37:21


    In episode 172 we discuss our two newest songs! Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP171: At Least It's Sonically Happy (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 39:42


    In episode 171 we discuss our two newest songs! How were they written? Where does songwriting inspiration come from? We also discuss Red Dwarf, Howard Goodall and choosing your best demos. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP170: Stupid Soul, Get Back In There! (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 46:24


    In episode 170 we discuss our two newest songs, ‘Make It Right' and ‘Nobody Gets This Right'. When and how should you change a chord in your progression? What're the advantages of writing personal lyrics? We also discuss Todd Rundgren and the musical Chicago. Oh, and a guest song submission from Ansley Hendrix! Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Ansley Hendrix: https://www.youtube.com/@ansleyhendrix3381

    EP169: "I Broke My Knee Today" (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 56:34


    Season 19 begins with two new songs from Roger and Declan, plus special guest Lunacci! Write to the Weekly Song Podcast: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @weeklysongpodcast And check out our joint project Schnookums! schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Check out Lunacci's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UkwACF9cZGZamQwSONaI8?si=HQXhek_oQj6kzt7ZqszqgA

    EP168: "Beyoncé Doesn't Work in a Shed in Wales!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 96:42


    Declan and Roger discuss the top 5 albums that influenced their songwriting. This is a sprawling episode. We hope you enjoy! Thanks for supporting and enjoying Season 18. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP167: They Say Songwriting's Like Therapy, But Therapy Works (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 67:45


    In episode 166 we discuss our two newest songs as well as: - How to come up with song titles - Embracing convential chord progressions - Lyrics about moving - Choosing a song's subject matter Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Ansley Henrix's music: https://ansleyhendrix.bandcamp.com/

    EP166: It Rhymed (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 59:58


    In episode 166 Declan brings a delicate ballad to the table whilst Roger gets melodic with a 60s inspired song. How does writing parallel melodies work? How do you choose the right chord for a section when stuck? What if the Beatles loved to make an album in the 80s? Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP165: The Subtle Vibrations Of Harmony. Wow. (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 57:05


    In episode 165 we discuss our two newest songs, ‘A Fighting Chance' and ‘Up and Gone'. How does writing with another singer in mind change the process? What about changing the instrument you're writing on? We also discuss Elliott Smith and borrowed chords. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP164: In Trouble? Guitar Solo (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 58:58


    Our fourth weekly songs are here to be discussed and that's just what we'll do. We also have a terrific guest song from Tim at Rough Guess Music. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band Tim (Rough Guess Music): https://www.youtube.com/@RoughGuessMusic Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers

    EP163: The Change Up (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 57:09


    Episode 163 is doozy! We're back with two fresh songs, talk on writing lyrics vs. music first, and a guest song from Ansley Hendrix! Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Ansley Hendrix: https://ansleyhendrix.bandcamp.com/

    EP162: Damn Proverbs! (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 58:40


    Week 2 of Season 18 and Declan and Roger are back with two brand new songs. Declan brings a rock n' roll style simple arrangement to discuss and Roger has written a harpsichord-based villain song. This episode also features two weekly songs from talented correspondents of the show Jeremy Herzer and Hatori Music. Email the show! - weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band Declan's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger's music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Jeremy Herzer: https://soundcloud.com/jeremy-herzer/ Hatori Music: https://soundcloud.com/hatori-music/

    EP161: They're Sunday Chords (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 53:40


    Hey hey! We're back with the first episode of Season 18. Declan brings 'Not Enough' to the show after Roger shares 'Wake Up'. As always these two songs were written in seven days and discussed on the podcast. In today's episode we talk about how we develop lyrics, how major seventh chords can help change the mood, and how a song's tempo can change despite our best intentions. Also, we're on YouTube now! We're officially a video podcast and can be seen via the link below. https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklysongpodcast4835 Email the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com And check out our joint project Schnookums! https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy This week featured 'Big Bad Wolf' from Ben Alder. Follow Ben here: https://www.instagram.com/benaldermusic/ Thanks for listening! Roger & Declan

    EP160: Racing Alone Special! (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 66:25


    We discuss Roger's brand new album, Racing Alone! E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Racing Alone Bandcamp: https://rogerheathers.bandcamp.com/album/racing-alone

    EP159: I Can Afford Web-Cam Based Therapy! (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 51:15


    Rog and Dec both bring new songs to the last regular episode of season 17! Write to the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP158: I'm Trying to Relate to You! (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 53:00


    This week we're talking unfinished songs, lyrics, Muse, Todd Rundgren, Silk Sonic and Regina Spektor. Email us! weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP157: You Could Be in Space Right Now! (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 63:18


    Two new songs, and only a brief tangent or two into Muse fandom. E-mail the show at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP156: Concentrated Nugget of Emotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 37:13


    We're back with a piano ballad, a rocker and a chat about lyrics! Email us? weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP155: Learnin' Lessons! (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 58:24


    Another week, two more songs from Rog and Dec! E-mail the podcast at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP154: The Goodliest (Songwriting | Music)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 39:07


    Declan and Roger are back with two new songs and a discussion on songwriting craft! Email us! weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP153: Succintness and Identity Problems (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 61:33


    Returning for their seventeenth season, Rog and Declan return with two new songs. Get in touch at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP152: The Schnookums Spectacular! Music | Songwriting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 63:29


    This week, Roger and Declan talk in depth about their new album "Attaboy", discuss the recording process, and recall fondly sticking chocolate hobnobs in their mouths just as they attempt vocal lines... Stream/buy the album: https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Get your limited edition Schookums A3 poster: https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/merch/attaboy-poster

    EP151: It's The Key Of The People! Music | Songwriting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 55:27


    We round out our chat on the February challenge by bringing our 13th and 14th songs to the show. Loads of lyric talk, chord discussion and goofing off as per. Tune in next week for our Schnookums special! We discuss the making and recording of our debut album as a duo! Email the show! weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    Declan Kitchener - Power To Let You Go

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 2:50


    Declan Kitchener - Power To Let You Go by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Declan Kitchener - Go (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 2:36


    Declan Kitchener - Go (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Roger Heathers - Whammy (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 2:19


    Roger Heathers - Whammy (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Roger Heathers - It's All Over (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 2:30


    Roger Heathers - It's All Over (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    EP150: A String Quartwet (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 56:29


    Roger and Declan present two more new songs each! E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP149: Prepare Your Party Horns (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 46:32


    EP149: Prepare Your Party Horns (Music | Songwriting) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Declan Kitchener - He's Got Me (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 1:34


    Declan Kitchener - He's Got Me (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Declan Kitchener - Steps (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 2:40


    Declan Kitchener - Steps (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Roger Heathers - Jet Black Sky (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 1:49


    Roger Heathers - Jet Black Sky (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Roger Heathers - Sleeping By Yourself (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 1:40


    Roger Heathers - Sleeping By Yourself (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    EP148: Have You SEEN My Triangle, Darling?! (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 63:06


    Roger and Declan are back with four more songs! E-mail the show at: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

    EP147: Commence Your Light Jiggling (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 62:56


    Dissecting 4 new songs! Guest song by Ansley Hendrix! https://ansleyhendrix.bandcamp.com/ Contact us! WeeklySongPodcast@gmail.com

    Roger Heathers - Untitled 3 (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 2:07


    Roger Heathers - Untitled 3 (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Roger Heathers - Lauren (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 1:59


    Roger Heathers - Lauren (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Declan Kitchener - Keep My Chin Up (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 1:51


    Declan Kitchener - Keep My Chin Up (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    Declan Kitchener - Get Yourself Together (Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 2:08


    Declan Kitchener - Get Yourself Together (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

    EP146: I Look Forward to Your Collaborative Album with Basil Brush (Music | Songwriting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 64:28


    Episode two of season 16! Roger and Declan continue in their mission to write fourteen songs each in a month... Get in touch with the podcast at weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com

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