Indie88 Podcasts

Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig checks in with Lana to chat about the new record, the important influence of New York, how time is the greatest collaborator, and more.

All three members of Valley joined Lana in studio to give you context on their brand new album, Water The Flowers, Pray For A Garden.  From high points of inspiration to low points in airports, to recording in the Smoky Mountains, you get all the context about the new record song by song.  ...and you also find out about the bass player's brother (or lack of!)

Sofi Tukker's new record BREAD is out! The duo joined Lana in studio to dive into insperation, embracing sexuality in song, writing in different languages, and how a high energy dance duo take care of themselves in the process.

Fontaines D.C. guitarist and co-songwriter Carlos O'Connell brings you through the band's fourth album song by song with Lana. You'll get insight on process, working with James Ford, roadtrip testing new tracks and how a very special new addition inspired Horseness Is the Whatness. Dive in.

Glass Animals singer and main songwriter Dave Bayley goes through their new album with Lana, giving you the scoop on creative process, inspiration and taking it to all on the road.

Frank Turner sat down with Lana to give you the scoop on his tenth record, Undefeated, plus some convenient tour timing before Lost Evenings hits Toronto in September...  We also dove into fandom (toward him and his own for the likes of Pedro the Lion and Taylor Swift,) and Frank has an album recommendation for you. 

Cage the Elephant singer and primary songwriter Matt Shultz goes track by track through the songs on Neon Pill with Lana Gay. From working through a medical emergency and to coming out of it in a better place and interesting creative space, to love to inspiration from his Father's musical archives, check out this deep dive into Neon Pill.

Pearl Jam's lead guitarist Mike McCready goes through the songs on Dark Matter with Lana, giving you context on production, process and more about the band's twelfth album.

The Black Keys Dan Auerbach goes through the new album, Ohio Players, with Lana, giving you context on their most collaborative work to date. From the influence of Beck, Noel Gallagher and Memphis hip-hop, to record hangs & how focusing on fun saved the band, you'll get the stories behind the songs.  

Amy Cole of The Rural Alberta Advantage checks in ahead of their biggest hometown show March 15th at History! Hear more about RAA road testing songs, how Indie Alehouse helped with pandemic practice and created their own brew, plus some Toronto show stories!