We all have albums we can’t live without, but have you ever wondered how they were created? Making The Album is a Capital Buzz podcast and video series in which we take you, the fans, inside the recording process of your favourite records. Each episode will focus on a different album and you’ll get to hear the artist open up about what inspired the project and break down every single track. This is what the album means to the artist in their own words. Subscribe to Making The Album on all platforms to hear every episode as soon as it drops. You can also watch our Making The Album interviews on the Capital Buzz YouTube channel.
What this show covers
pop musicalbum breakdownsongwritingJADEbehind the scenesTHAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!Zara Larssonalbum makingMidnight Sunmusic industryConan GrayDan NigroWishboneindependent artistLittle Mix
What listeners will find here
JADE unpacks every track on THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! and the chaos behind its release
JADE takes listeners through every song on her debut solo album THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! She gets candid about chart battles, leaked music, the meaning behind 'Unconditional,' and the collaborators and debut singles that inspire her.
Zara Larsson unpacks Midnight Sun, song by song
Midnight Sun is the focus as Zara Larsson breaks down every track on her fifth studio album. She also gets candid about chart success, owning her masters, industry comparisons, and a few personal favorites along the way.
Conan Gray walks through Wishbone, track by track
Conan Gray breaks down his new album Wishbone song by song, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how it came together. He also talks about Dan Nigro, casting Corey Fogelmanis as an on-screen love interest, songwriting craft, and his vocal routine.
Leigh-Anne unpacks My Ego Told Me To, from independence to identity
Leigh-Anne takes listeners through her debut solo album My Ego Told Me To track by track, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how it came together. She also talks about the artists who pushed her toward independence, feeling more understood outside the UK, and the role of her Caribbean heritage.
Robyn unpacks Sexistential, from IVF bars to her Max Martin top three
Robyn takes listeners through Sexistential track by track, digging into the album’s euphoric, addictive, and horny energy. She also talks about long gaps between projects, rapping about IVF, her view on Callum Scott’s Dancing On My Own cover, and the Swedish artists she loves.
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