EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 37 MIN
APT. Breaks The Addiction Formula | Steal This Song
from Steal This Song | Creative Songwriting & Production Podcast
Applications for the Next Level Songwriter Program are only open until July 1, and seats are limited. If you're serious about taking your songwriting to the next level, check out the link below before enrollment closes.https://www.holistic-songwriting.com/next-level-songwriterIn this episode, we break down the songwriting and production behind "APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, uncovering the techniques that make it so compelling.We discuss:The songwriting and production team behind the trackWhy groove takes priority over harmonic complexityHow the melody locks into the rhythmThe unique chord progression—and the surprising concept of a "chordless chord progression"What songwriters can borrow and apply to their own musicWhy songwriting credits are more complicated than they appear in today's music industryIf you're a songwriter, producer, or simply fascinated by what makes great songs work, this episode is packed with practical insights you can use in your own writing.What do you think is the secret ingredient that makes "APT." so memorable? Let me know in the comments.#Songwriting #MusicProduction #BrunoMars #ROSÉ #SongAnalysis #PopMusic #Songwriter #MusicTheory
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Applications for the Next Level Songwriter Program are only open until July 1, and seats are limited. If you're serious about taking your songwriting to the next level, check out the link below before enrollment closes.https://www.holistic-songwriting.com/next-level-songwriterIn this episode, we break down the songwriting and production behind "APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, uncovering the techniques that make it so compelling.We discuss:The songwriting and production team behind the trackWhy groove takes priority over harmonic complexityHow the melody locks into the rhythmThe unique chord progression—and the surprising concept of a "chordless chord progression"What songwriters can borrow and apply to their own musicWhy songwriting credits are more complicated than they appear in today's music industryIf you're a songwriter, producer, or simply fascinated by what makes great songs work, this episode is packed with practical insights you can use in your own writing.What do you think is the secret ingredient that makes "APT." so memorable? Let me know in the comments.#Songwriting #MusicProduction #BrunoMars #ROSÉ #SongAnalysis #PopMusic #Songwriter #MusicTheory
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