Adult Jazz: “Earth of Worms” — When Perfection Gets in the Way of Songwriting

Описание: What happens when a song lives for years as a precise studio piece, then gets torn down and rebuilt into something raw and alive?

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In this new episode of The Hardest Part, Adult Jazz break down the evolution of “Earth of Worms” from tight cross-rhythms to a loose, in-room performance, and we dig into the themes that shaped the lyrics: fear, imbalance, ecology, loss, and defiance. We talk technical choices, composition, why “off the grid” felt right, and the moment a flailing electronic beat forced the band to unlearn and start again. We also unpack the image of the “ring light blown,” and how stepping away from polish let the track finally breathe.

Are you ready to hear how a risky rewrite became one of the quickest recordings on the record?

Artist: Adult Jazz
Song: “Earth of Worms”
Album: So Sorry So Slow
Host and Executive Producer: Kieron Banerji

Recording Engineers: Max Walker & Chris Goldsmith
Creative Team: Callum Baker (Photography), Giovanni Almonte (Videography)
Recording Location: Thin White Duke Studios, London.


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00:00 – Why was “Earth of Worms” the hardest to finish?
02:00 – How did it evolve from precision to raw energy?
03:35 – Why choose loose live playing over perfect timing?
04:46 – How do they balance looseness without chaos?
05:49 – Why did the sound match the song’s emotions?
06:46 – How does Adult Jazz usually write songs?
09:19 – What changed when an electronic beat was added?
12:04 – Why return to childlike creativity?
13:32 – How does the track fit into the album’s story?
14:27 – What themes run through “Earth of Worms”?
16:52 – How do they avoid false optimism in lyrics?
18:39 – What emotions drive the vocal tone?
20:08 – How do the drums and arrangement support feeling?
21:04 – What does “loss of specialness” mean in the lyrics?
23:08 – What should listeners notice in the live version?
24:33 – Live performance: “Earth of Worms”

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The Hardest Part dives deep into the most emotionally complex songs ever written. Every two weeks, host Kieron Banerji sits down with artists to unpack the creative process behind their hardest songs—exploring songwriting breakdowns, emotional storytelling, cultural influences, and moments of personal growth. Each episode ends with an intimate, stripped-back performance—raw, real, and sometimes heard this way for the first time.

Produced by Palm Tree Island, a London-based creative studio known for standout music documentaries and original voices.

Kieron Banerji is a seasoned producer and engineer based in London with extensive experience in music, media, and entertainment. He’s worked with Grammy and Academy Award winners, and has recorded sessions with Portugal. The Man, Jason Isbell, Katie Melua, Rae Morris, Jason Mraz, BROODS, Baio (Vampire Weekend), and more.

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