Rostam is the guest on the latest episode of the Song Exploder podcast. He talks with host Hrishikesh Hirway about "Bike Dream," breaking down the music and lyrics of the track from his debut album, Half-Light, which is out Friday on Nonesuch Records. You can hear what he has to say below, where you can watch the lyric video for "Bike Dream" as well.

To pre-order Half-Light and download six album tracks, including "Bike Dream," now, head to iTunes or the Nonesuch Store. Pre-orders in the Nonesuch Store also include an exclusive print autographed by Rostam and a download of the complete album available on release day.

Rostam will celebrate the release of Half-Light with an in-store performance and signing at Amoeba Hollywood in Los Angeles this evening. He will do the same at Easy Street Records in Seattle on Monday, September 18, and in concert at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in New York on September 27. Details at nonesuch.com/on-tour.