At the end of a long day, sometimes the best way to feel like you're living your best life is with some comfy PJs, a glass of wine, and gratuitous reality television. In our series"Not-So-Guilty Pleasures," we remove the "guilt" and break down the latest happenings in your favorite TV indulgences. Starting May 28, NBC is bringing new songwriting competition series Songland to the airwaves.
Summer TV is here, and NBC is gearing up to premiere an entirely new show, Songland. Executive-produced by Adam Levine and Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, this songwriting series will give aspiring songwriters the opportunity to not only work with the industry's finest, but also get their songs recorded by major artists. In sum, it'll offer an intimate look into how the songwriting process works—and any music fan is bound to love it. Oh, and we'll walk away from a new single from said artist week after week.
Songland boasts an impressive panel of producer-songwriters including Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic and Grammy-winning producer for Adele and Beyoncé; Ester Dean, Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer for Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Nicki Minaj; and Shane McAnally, a Grammy-winning producer of 39 number one country records, and most known for his work with Kacey Musgraves.
The show is expected to feature a slew of people you may know and love like the Jonas Brothers, Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend, and Meghan Trainor.
If you’re interested in this show, look no further: Here’s how to actually start watching it.
NBC
Of course, the show begins airing on NBC at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, after the season premiere of America’s Got Talent. You can also stream the show live on NBC.com by logging in with your TV provider account, or downloading the NBC app.
Hulu
Songland will also be available with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, where you can watch the show live. In addition, it's available for next-day streaming on Hulu.com with a basic Hulu subscription. Pro tip: opt for Hulu's free trial to begin.
Sling + Roku
For all of you cord-cutters, NBC is also available for live streaming on Sling with an antenna and a Sling subscription. Roku also has NBC available, but there's a catch: you may have to wait to watch new episodes several days after they air if you don't have a cable log-in. If you do, then you'll be fine to watch the day after they air.
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Amanda Mitchell is a writer and podcaster with bylines at Marie Claire, OprahMag, Allure, Byrdie, Stylecaster, Bon Appetit, and more. Her work exists at the apex of beauty, pop culture, and absurdity. A human Funfetti cake, she watches too much television, and her favorite season is awards season. You can read more of her work at amandaelizabethmitchell.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @lochnessmanda.
