Glenn Tilbrook on how Squeeze made it from age 16 to 50 years in the business: Sweet Song Podcast Episode 26

Amanda Sudano Ramirez and Abner Ramirez of JOHNNYSWIM talk about life in motion—parenting four kids, touring, and opening their musical One Day in London—while reflecting on the songs that best reveal who they are. At the center of it all is a big idea: honest songs last longer, and music can create real communion between strangers. In this episode, they open up to Sweet Song Podcast host Kristi York Wooten about the emotional and creative thread running through their top-streaming 2016 album, Georgica Pond, the family memory of Donna Summer's hit "MacArthur Park" at the 2026 winter Olympics, and why their work keeps circling back to faith, grief, joy, and relationships.

Host Kristi York Wooten sits down with 21-year-old folk singer Stella Prince to discuss what folk music means today, why young artists need to write about their generation’s realities, and how Stella is shaping her debut album. Stella breaks down her SWEET SONG, her new single RUBY BOOTS co-written with Nashville legend Matraca Berg, her takes on Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, and the women artists who inspire her, including Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, and more.

In a personal conversation with Sweet Song Podcast host Kristi York Wooten just ahead of what would have been jazz saxophone icon John Coltrane's 100th birthday, Branford Marsalis opens up about his first memories of hearing Coltrane, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped his musical direction and the Branford Marsalis Quartet's new Blue Note album, Dedicated to You. The album features inimitable vocalist Dianne Reeves and revisits the 1963 collaboration between Coltrane and singer Johnny Hartman, including songs from Rodgers and Hart, Billy Strayhorn, Irving Berlin, and more. PLUS: Marsalis deconstructs the bonus track, BIG NICK, shares why the group recorded the album at Georgia’s Spivey Hall, and reveals the two SWEET albums that made him want to be a saxophone player.

In this deep conversation with host Kristi York Wooten, Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears shares the profound connection between astrology, music, and life. Discover how cosmic cycles influence creativity, relationships, and the timeless appeal of hits like 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World.' Hear how the band's music was transformed by singer Oleta Adams, and Orzabal's thoughts on why the moon is such a powerful force in art.

Singer-songwriter Patrick Droney joins host Kristi York Wooten to talk about his third full-length album, Made You Look, and the deeply personal season that shaped it. The conversation revolves around fatherhood, identity, genre, storytelling, and why music still matters as a place to feel grounded in a distracted world. In this episode, Kristi and Patrick discuss the art of paying attention, the emotional weight of songs like “Math of Us” and “Cigarette Break,” and what it means to build a career around honesty instead of hype. They also talk about live shows, curation, and the artists who leave a lasting mark.