Sweet Song Podcast

Sweet Song Podcast Episode 5: Howard Jones on Piano Composed

In this episode of the Sweet Song Podcast, host Kristi York Wooten welcomes back Howard Jones to discuss his latest album, Piano Composed. The conversation explores Howard's early musical influences, his journey with technology in music, and the creative process behind his new compositions. Howard shares insights on maintaining humanity amidst electronic innovation, the significance of live performances, and reflections on his iconic Live Aid performance. The discussion also delves into the differences between his previous works and the new album, highlighting the importance of melody and emotional connection in music.

Sweet Song Podcast Episode 4: Swing Out Sister

Swing Out Sister's Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell join host Kristi York Wooten for a wide-ranging conversation about their music and career beyond "Breakout," including creating "magic and sunshine" by mixing elements of pop, jazz, orchestral and hip-hop in their songwriting, bringing Filth and Dreams to Japan and why sincerity helped the group find its path. A new 8-CD box set including their albums between 1994-2004, Certain Shades of Limelight, drops July 18, 2025.

Sweet Song Podcast Episode 3: Neil Jones from Stone Foundation

Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Neil Jones joins host Kristi York Wooten for a chat about Stone Foundation's 25th Anniversary and the band's timely and joyfully groovy new album, The Revival of Survival. We talk about the influence of Paul Weller, the Jam and Style Council (Mick Talbot recently joined Stone Foundation on keys!), working with soul legends like William Bell and Bettye LaVette, our mutual love for Marvin Gaye and Michael McDonald — and Jones' two SWEET SONGS. 

Sweet Song Podcast Launch with Howard Jones

The new wave icon joins the podcast to discuss his sweet song, latest music, touring — and what happens when he hears Hojo music playing in the supermarket. (August 20, 2024)

Sweet Song Podcast Episode 2: Gary Kemp

The actor, author, and Spandau Ballet songwriter and guitarist joins Kristi York Wooten for a chat about his new album, This Destination. We talk American culture wars, Live Aid, Bob Dylan, his Rockonteurs podcast with Guy Pratt, and the one thing Kemp would change about Spandau Ballet if he could go back in time. 

Sweet Song Podcast Episode 1: Howard Jones

Sweet Song host Kristi York Wooten speaks with artists and musicians about their favorite songs, musical process and worldview