Recently, we asked our community to vote for their favourite tracks by The 4 of Us. We were blown away by the response - every single one of our albums made the cut!

Today kicks off Part 1 of our countdown from number 20 to number 10.

We're diving into the stories behind the songs: The ones that wrote themselves, and the ones that nearly killed us.

Joining me today to steer the ship and spark a few debates is host of the Win Happy podcast, Greg Canty.

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US

This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.

How does a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee end up with three entries for three different countries in the Eurovision Song Contest—including Russia?

In this episode, Sharon Vaughn joins me to share the wild stories behind her global career and deliver a masterclass on the craft.

We dive into how to write a killer chorus, defeat writer's block, navigate co-writing at different speeds, and the unique art of writing for theatre. Plus, we look back at our collaboration on The 4 Of Us album, Sugar Island.

Enjoy the show

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US

This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.

We're back with a new format for 2026. I'm Brendan Murphy—join me and Greg Canty as I open the Songwriter's Diary to bridge the gap between new music by my band The 4 Of Us and the songs that shaped our path.

It's a conversation about where we are, where we've been, and the musical journey that connects it all.

NOW: Breaking down the new single, Lean In For a Kiss.

THEN: A deep dive into the Man Alive ballad, Hymn For Her.

Brendan

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US

This podcast has been produced by Fuzion

I'm so sad to hear of the passing of the legendary Moya Brennan of Clannad.

She was a monumental figure in Irish music, and I am just so grateful that I had the chance to chat with her on this podcast.

To celebrate her life and incredible career I am reposting that conversation as a tribute to a woman whose voice defined a generation.

Thank you for everything Moya

Brendan

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US

This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US

This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.

Join me and Greg Canty (host of the Win Happy podcast) as we pull back the curtain on the making of The 4 Of Us' latest album.

Today we explore how lockdown transformed "Waiting Game" into reality with the creative input of our online audience. "Night Out of Town" chronicles a teenager's first taste of freedom, and we uncover the collaborative songwriting process behind "Tree Of Life." Plus: the brutal truth about tracks that got axed.

From raw demos to masters—discover the journey of how "Crescent Nights" came to life.

Brendan

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US

This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.

Join me and Greg Canty from the WinHappy podcast.for part 2 of our behind-the-scenes look at making The 4 Of Us' latest LP, Crescent Nights.

Today's episode features three songs that made the final cut and some unreleased tracks. Hear 'Carry Me to the Water,' a song about our father's summer vacation turned ferry service across beach rocks, and 'Boneshaker,' an anthem to our first taste of freedom on two wheels.

Plus, learn about our brother Paul's revolutionary mixing technique on 'Hurt People,' where removing almost every instrument proved that less can be more.

Enjoy...

Brendan

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US

This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.

From the raw demo tapes to the final master, every album has a story waiting to be told. In conversation with my good friend Greg Canty, (host of the Win Happy podcast), spanning multiple episodes, we dive deep into The 4 Of Us' latest LP, Crescent Nights.

We'll take you behind the scenes of each track, sharing the inspirations, the late-night studio sessions, and the collaborative journey that shaped this album. Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering our music, you're about to get a behind-the-scenes look into how Crescent Nights came to life.

On today's episode, we chat about the first three songs: "St Gabriel's Drive", "Murphy's Place," and the title track, "Crescent Nights," as well as a few songs that didn't make the cut.

Brendan

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US

This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.