In this episode of The Hardest Part, host Kieron Banerji is joined by the multi-national band Los Bitchos to explore the evolution of their track "Don't Change." Formed in London in 2017, the band shares the intricate journey of refining one of their earliest demos over the course of four years. They discuss the challenges they faced in restructuring the song, collaborating with Alex Kapranos, and how the band’s creative process has evolved. The conversation highlights the unique balance of joyful and melancholic elements that define the sound of this track. The episode wraps up with a special live performance of "Don't Change" and some exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into their songwriting process. Artist: Los Bitchos Song: "Don't Change" Host and Producer: Kieron Banerji Recording Engineer: Max Walker Creative Team: Callum Baker, Dylan Thomas, and Giovanni Almonte Recording Studio: The Thin White Duke, LondonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.
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