In this episode of The Hardest Part, host Kieron Banerji welcomes singer-songwriter SOFY to discuss the personal journey behind her song "Pirates," featured on her upcoming 2025 record. Marking a shift in her songwriting approach, SOFY explains how "Pirates" moves from observational storytelling to a more autobiographical perspective. She opens up about the emotions that inspired the track, exploring the complexities of a friendship on the verge of becoming something more. SOFY also shares insights into her evolving creative process and the challenges she faces in refining her abundant material into a cohesive project. This episode offers an exclusive preview of "Pirates," concluding with a full performance that allows listeners to connect with the heartfelt lyrics and emotions that shape her work. Artist: SOFY Song: "Pirates" Host and Producer: Kieron Banerji Recording Engineer: Max Walker Creative Team: Callum Baker and Giovanni Almonte Recording Studio: The Thin White Duke, LondonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top comments
Hosted by Kieron Banerji, The Hardest Part dives deep into the most challenging songs ever written. Every two weeks, an artist joins Kieron in the studio to break down the struggles, breakthroughs, and raw emotions behind their toughest songwriting experiences. From overcoming creative blocks to tapping into painful memories, these conversations reveal the delicate balance between self-expression and self-protection.
Each episode wraps with an exclusive live performance of the song—raw, real, and sometimes heard this way for the first time.
Follow the Hardest Part wherever you get your podcasts, and watch footage from the show on our YouTube and soc...