We all have albums we can’t live without, but have you ever wondered how they were created?
Making The Album is a Capital Buzz podcast and video series in which we take you, the fans, inside the recording process of your favourite records. Each episode will focus on a different album and you’ll get to hear the artist open up about what inspired the project and break down every single track. This is what the album means to the artist in their own words.
Subscribe to Making The Album on all platforms to hear every episode as soon as it drops. You can also watch our Making The Album interviews on the Capital Buzz YouTube channel.
In this episode of Making The Album, Robyn breaks down her euphoric, addictive and horny new album Sexistential track by track.
Robyn opens up about taking long breaks between projects, rapping about IVF and what she really thinks of Callum Scott's cover of 'Dancing On My Own'. She also reveals who her favourite Swedish artists are, her Top 3 Max Martin songs of all time and so much more.
This is your behind the scenes pass into how Sexistential made.
20 Feb 2026
Leigh-Anne - My Ego Told Me To
In this episode of Making The Album, Leigh-Anne breaks down her brilliantly unfiltered debut solo album My Ego Told Me To track by track.
Leigh-Anne opens up about RAYE and Tinashe inspiring her to go independent, feeling more understood outside of the UK and her Carribean heritage. She also reveals her Top 3 Rihanna songs of all time, which hits were almost recorded by Little Mix and so much more.
This is your behind the scenes pass into how My Ego Told Me To was made.
14 Oct 2025
Zara Larson - Midnight Sun
In this episode of Making The Album, Zara breaks down every song on her critically acclaimed fifth studio album Midnight Sun.
Zara gets candid about chart success, owning her masters and what it feels like to be pitted against other female artists. She also reveals her Top 3 Beyoncé songs and her favourite word to say in Swedish.
This is your behind the scenes pass into how Midnight Sun was made.
12 Sept 2025
JADE - THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!
In this episode of Making The Album, JADE breaks down every song on her thrilling debut solo album THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!
JADE gets candid about chart battles, having her music leaked and the personal meaning behind her 'Unconditional' lyrics. JADE also reveals her favourite debut singles of all time, which artists she wants to collab with and so much more.
This is your behind the scenes pass into how THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! was made.
15 Aug 2025
Conan Gray - Wishbone
In this episode of Making The Album, Conan Gray does a track by track breakdown of his brand new album Wishbone.
Conan opens up about what Dan Nigro means to him, casting Corey Fogelmanis as his on screen love interest and how to write the perfect bridge. Plus Conan gets candid about his Top 3 Lorde songs, his vocal routine and so much more.
This is your behind the scenes pass into how Wishbone was made.
15 May 2025
PinkPantheress - Fancy That
In this episode of Making The Album, PinkPantheress breaks down every song on her critically-acclaimed mixtape Fancy That.
PinkPantheress talks about naming all of her projects after British phrases, being taken seriously as a producer and the inspiration behind her iconic aesthetic. Plus she gets candid about her K-pop biases, her real height and so much more.
This is your behind the scenes pass into how Fancy That was made.
17 Mar 2025
Lola Young - This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway
In this episode, Lola Young does a track by track breakdown of her brilliant, breakthrough sophomore album This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway. Lola opens up about the breakup that inspired 'You Noticed', what separates British artists from American artists and how she really feels about 'Messy' now that it's a viral hit. Plus she dives deep on her Tumblr past, her fave SZA songs and her first celebrity crush. This is your behind the scenes pass into how This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway was made.
9 Jul 2024
Kehlani - CRASH
In this episode of Making The Album, Kehlani breaks down every single song on their genre-defying fourth studio album CRASH with host Sam Prance. Kehlani discusses getting Jill Scott to feature on 'Sucia', turning Christina Aguilera's 'What a Girl Wants' into a sex jam and how coming out as a lesbian has changed how they write. Plus, they even clear up how you actually pronounce their name. This is your behind the scenes pass into how Crash was made.
16 Jan 2024
Chappell Roan - The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
In this episode of Making The Album, we chat to Chappell Roan about her critically acclaimed debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. Chappell gets candid about the true story behind 'Casual', what it's like to be dropped by your label and how she ended up singing backing vocals on multiple Olivia Rodrigo songs. This is your behind the scenes pass into how The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess was made.
27 Nov 2023
Victoria Monét - JAGUAR II
In this episode of Making The Album, we chat to Victoria Monét about her Grammy nominated debut album JAGUAR II. From what working with Kaytranada was like on 'Alright', to how she ended up collaborating with her daughter, Hazel, on 'Hollywood', Victoria discusses every track. She even gets candid about how it feels to finally receive her flowers in the music industry. This is your behind the scenes pass into how JAGUAR II was made.
25 Oct 2023
Madison Beer - Silence Between Songs
In this episode of Making The Album, Madison Beer breaks down her brilliant, sophomore album Silence Between Songs track by track. From how her relationship with her dad inspired 'At Your Worst' to who 'King of Everything' is really about, Madison reveals all. She also lets slip her top three Lana Del Rey songs and whether or not a Sabrina Carpenter collab is in the works. This is how Madison Beer made Silence Between Songs.
14 Sept 2023
Ashnikko - Weedkiller
In this episode of Making The Album, Ashnikko opens up about her debut album Weedkiller and the story behind each song. From what led them to work with Ethel Cain on 'Dying Star' to the queer heartbreak that led them to write 'Miss Nectarine', Ashnikko does not hold back. She even reveals how her mum really feels about her more explicit lyrics. This is how Ashnikko made Weedkiller.
16 Jun 2023
Niall Horan - The Show
In this debut episode of Making The Album, Niall Horan breaks down his new album The Show track by track and explains exactly what each song means to him. From the real life couple that inspired 'Never Grow Up' to the true story behind 'You Could Start a Cult', Niall reveals all. We also speak to two special guests who helped Niall bring his vision to life. This is how Niall Horan made The Show.
4 Jun 2023
Trailer
Making The Album is coming soon. The new podcast will give you all the information you ever needed to know about your favourite albums directly from the people who made them. From new projects to beloved classics, think of Making The Album as the definitive liner notes to the records that soundtrack our lives.
The first episode will cover Niall Horan's brilliant new album The Show. Listen to this trailer for a sneak peak and subscribe to hear the first episode with Niall Horan on June 16th. You can also hear the first episode a whole week earlier on June 9th on Global Player.
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