The Jump with Shirley Manson
There’s nothing better than a breakthrough – when all the hard work pays off and gold is struck. In season three of The Jump, acclaimed musician Shirley Manson and world-renowned artists take stock of those moments while examining the songs that changed their careers.
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August 24, 2021 • 18 mins
Alanis Morissette fought tooth and nail for a career in a male-dominated industry. She explains how writing her hit song You Oughta Know helped her work through issues of depression, anger and disillusionment.
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August 24, 2021 • 24 mins
Robyn is the queen of reinvention. From an overworked prodigy to a seasoned pop giant, she redefined what success could mean for female popstars. She discusses her song With Every Heartbeat and her well-earned artistic freedom.
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August 24, 2021 • 18 mins
Not every R&B album draws comparison to the Beatles’ Sgt. Peppers, but Thundercat’s charm and appeal defies genre. In this episode, he breaks down his song Dragonball Durag and the universal power of humor.
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August 24, 2021 • 17 mins
Singer and cellist Kelsey Lu revels in change. In this episode, she walks through the creation of her newest song, the importance of embracing growth and the singular joy of surprising yourself.
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August 24, 2021 • 21 mins
Run The Jewels boasts one of the most prolific partnerships in rap. Killer Mike and EI-P reflect on a key touchstone in their origin story, A Christmas F***ing Miracle, and how they learned the art of vulnerability.
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August 24, 2021 • 21 mins
Patti Smith made a career by staying true to herself and her art, especially in the face of backlash. In this episode, the ‘punk poet laureate’ explains why her song Pissing In The River is the perfect case study.
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August 24, 2021 • 26 mins
The driving force behind Rapsody’s creativity has always been championing Black women. She shares how her song Afeni, the ultimate love letter to Black women, represents the culmination of her artistic vision.
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August 24, 2021 • 20 mins
Art is a powerful tool – it can bridge connections, provide catharsis and even make you cry. No one knows this better than Joe Talbot. In this episode, he shares how writing his song 1049 Gotho was an exercise in empathy.
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August 24, 2021 • 20 mins
David Byrne, former Talking Heads frontman, found his voice by venturing outside his comfort zone. He shares how a love of Latin music led to his genre-breaking song, Loco de Amor, and his own personal musical liberation.
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August 19, 2021 • 1 min
From concepting to songwriting, making something new isn’t always straightforward. Host Shirley Manson and acclaimed musicians take stock of the moment in their careers that solidified their artistic identity.
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August 11, 2020 • 24 mins
Few people can make, or take, a hit like Liz Phair. Confident and true to herself, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who changed the stage for a generation of women like Liz. 6’1” was just the beginning.
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August 11, 2020 • 24 mins
Shirley visits Laura Jane Grace at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles during the 10 year anniversary of her song, I Was A Teenage Anarchist. A decade later, it’s core message is still true for Laura, but in a totally new context.
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August 11, 2020 • 29 mins
Open Mike Eagle’s song, Qualifiers, is made up of the uplifting and humbling moments from his life. Nothing is off the table. He explains the spectrum of interests that inspire him, and what it means to be an independent rapper.
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August 11, 2020 • 20 mins
Brazen, female, a bit saucy, and self-aware, Angel Olsen tells the whole truth of how it feels to write the breakaway song Shut Up Kiss Me, when the stars align and the fans take hold.
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August 11, 2020 • 20 mins
Peaches created a whole new sound when she picked up her drum machine and wrote one of the most iconic needle-drops in pop culture history. She is empowering, unpredictable, and electric. The same is true for F*** the Pain Away.
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August 11, 2020 • 22 mins
Juliette Lewis prioritizes art above all else and has dedicated herself to making music full of magic and fiery spirit. She explains what it is to be a Hard Lovin’ Woman, as well as the agony and the ecstasy of songwriting.
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August 11, 2020 • 23 mins
DJ Shadow created a category of his own. A champion of his genre, and a “pure of heart” music lover, he discusses exactly how he was able to create Six Days and the dedication it takes to work alone.
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August 11, 2020 • 22 mins
Alabama Shakes frontwoman, Brittany Howard, shook the world with her voice. She explains the changes that come with success, writing Sound & Color, and how she prevents those changes from taking away from her love of making music.
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August 11, 2020 • 26 mins
Through Sigur Ros, Jonsi showed the world his unique voice and transcendent music. Many have said that his song Svefn-g-englar inspired tears, despite the lyrics being indecipherable. Hear now why this song makes Jonsi laugh.
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August 11, 2020 • 18 mins
Matt Berninger leads us backstage, discussing the creation of Fake Empire, how The National survived the early 2000’s New York City rock scene, and what it means to get lucky in the evolving landscape of the music business.
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