Sufjan Stevens: The Best Podcast Moments

The best moments from podcasts about Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens.

Curated byAdrian Sherling, Hark Editor

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How Sufjan Stevens’ Love of Horror Movies Inspired His New Album

Sufjan Stevens has teamed up with Angelo de Augustine for a new album loosely based on movies they watched together.

How Sufjan Stevens’ Love of Horror Movies Inspired His New Album

Object Of Sound

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Sufjan Stevens’ Love of Prince

On Take 5, Sufjan Stevens explained to Zan Rowe his love of Prince - and especially the song The Ballad of Dorothy Parker.

Take 5

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Sufjan Stevens on Why His Songs Are Washed with Melancholy

In a rare interview, Sufjan Stevens told Zan Rowe about why even his most joyous songs - and his happiest moments - also contain elements of melancholy.

Sufjan Stevens on Why His Songs Are Washed with Melancholy

SoundScape

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Breaking Down the Chorus of “Chicago”

Sufjan’s most famous song is “Chicago,” from the ‘Illinoise’ album. On Strong Songs, Kirk Hamilton breaks down each part to reveal why he thinks it’s one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever created.

Strong Songs

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Ex-Sufjan Stevens’ Band Member's Comical Tale of Playing Trombone

Sufjan’s former band member John Ringhofer tells the comical tale of how his poor trombone playing completely changed the way the singer wrote his music.

Ex-Sufjan Stevens’ Band Member's Comical Tale of Playing Trombone

That Was The Worst Podcast Ever: A Sufjan Stevens Podcast

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Why Sufjan Stevens Released 12-Minute Song “America” As a Single

When ‘The Ascension’ came out, the first single was the 12-minute protest song “America.” Many people questioned the choice, but John Beeler from his record label Asthmatic Kitty explained why it was made. On Other Record Labels.

Why Sufjan Stevens Released 12-Minute Song “America” As a Single

Other Record Labels - Starting & Running a Record Label

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The Magical Experience of Seeing Sufjan Stevens Live

Seeing Sufjan Stevens live is a magical affair with each tour completely different. On Repeater, fan Amanda Giobbi tries to explain that feeling in the audience.

The Magical Experience of Seeing Sufjan Stevens Live

Repeater

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The Man Who Finished Sufjan Stevens’s Fifty States Project

After Michigan and Illinois, Sufjan Stevens once joked he would release albums about all 50 US states. Comedian Joey Clift was annoyed he never followed up on it, so he finished the project himself. He explains how the idea came about.

The Man Who Finished Sufjan Stevens’s Fifty States Project

That Was The Worst Podcast Ever: A Sufjan Stevens Podcast

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The Story Behind “The Great God Bird”

The story behind “The Great God Bird”, a song Sufjan Stevens was commissioned to write for NPR, is fascinating. Short Cuts created a documentary about the lyrics which focuses on the real-life discovery of a new breed of woodpecker.

Short Cuts

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Sufjan Stevens: The Best Podcast Moments

How Sufjan Stevens’ Love of Horror Movies Inspired His New Album

Object Of Sound

Sufjan Stevens’ Love of Prince

Take 5

Sufjan Stevens on Why His Songs Are Washed with Melancholy

SoundScape

Breaking Down the Chorus of “Chicago”

Strong Songs

Ex-Sufjan Stevens’ Band Member's Comical Tale of Playing Trombone

That Was The Worst Podcast Ever: A Sufjan Stevens Podcast

Why Sufjan Stevens Released 12-Minute Song “America” As a Single

Other Record Labels - Starting & Running a Record Label

The Magical Experience of Seeing Sufjan Stevens Live

Repeater

The Man Who Finished Sufjan Stevens’s Fifty States Project

That Was The Worst Podcast Ever: A Sufjan Stevens Podcast

The Story Behind “The Great God Bird”

Short Cuts

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