Object Of Sound Podcast Episodes: Celebrating Scott Hutchison & Song Exploder's Hrishikesh Hirway

Sonos Radio has a winner in Object Of Sound. This music podcast can be best described as sonic art, as it breaks down the musical brushstrokes of artists and the impact of their sound on society.

This week, Object Of Sound has two memorable episodes released to listeners -- the first about Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison, and the second episode a conversation with Song Exploder's Hrishikesh Hirway.

First, Scottish singer / songwriter Scott Hutchison had talent to burn. He was the founding member and primary songwriter of the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit, with whom he recorded five critically acclaimed studio albums. Hutchison was also a talented guitarist and artist, creating the cover art for all five albums.

 In May 2018, Hutchison disappeared and was found a day later dead from suicide. A year later, the Hutchison family established Tiny Changes, a mental health charity named after a lyric from the band's song "Head Rolls Off," in memory of Scott.

On this episode, host Hanif Abdurraqib is joined by Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard, The Hold Steady's Craig Finn, Camp Cope's Georgia McDonald, songwriter Frank Turner and more, to celebrate not only the music of Frightened Rabbit's late frontman, Scott Hutchison, but his life and legacy. 

Each guest shares memories and impressions of the way Hutchison shaped and changed their lives, guiding the show through a moving tapestry of remembrances. You'll also hear from a number of listeners who called into the Object of Sound hotline to talk about what Hutchison's work means to them, revealing the comfort, consolation and inspiration his songs and lyrics provided across the band's stunning run of five albums.

Hutchison's birthday is November 20th. 

The second episode is a conversation with Song Exploder's Hrishikesh Hirway, taped live on-stage at On Air LA Annex earlier this month. 

During the episode, Hanif Abdurraqib talks about a special tradition he has invented: every year, the night before Thanksgiving, he makes a batch of cupcakes and watches The Last Waltz. And every year, he finds new things to love about the famed 1978 concert film, in which director Martin Scorsese documents The Band's final performance. To Abdurraqib, it's not just a collection of great performances, but a study in exquisite tenderness, and how to say goodbye. 

Listen to "Celebrating The Last Waltz (feat. Hrishikesh Hirway)