Inside the Studio

The singer-songwriter discusses the difficult year that led to her soul-bearing new album, 'Ocean to Ocean.' She also opens up about her unique writing process, which involves communing with her Muses and testing her songs out in her garden, and what compels her to compose in the first place. 

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Jordan talks to the They Might Be Giants cofounder about the group's new album 'BOOK' and the 144-page hardcover volume that accompanies it, which features original work by Brooklyn street photographer Brian Karlsonn alongside song lyrics and typographic illustrations by graphic designer Paul Sahre. They also discuss the upcoming tour celebrating the (belated) 30th anniversary of TMBG's breakthrough album 'Flood,' the artistic merits of city living versus country living, and some serious Beatle nerdery. 

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The Motley Crue cofounder dives into his early memories and musical influences in honor of his upcoming memoir, 'The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx.' He also opens up about his addiction and recovery, and why the pandemic is an especially difficult time for those struggling with substance abuse. 

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Brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch discuss the convergence of emotions and musical influences that yielded the Driver Era's sophomore album, 'Girlfriend.' They also open up about why songwriting is similar to meditation, and how it feels to get back out on tour after 18 months in lockdown. 

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The up-and-coming pop singer goes deep on her 'Queens Gambit'-inspired new single "Checkmate" and its surreal music video — which features a little help from Lady Gaga's choreographer. She also discusses her passion for fashion (especially vintage!) and how her Cuban heritage influences her songwriting.  

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The lead singer of newly minted Rock 'n' roll Hall of Famers the Zombies joins Jordan to discuss the creation of the 1968 baroque-pop masterpiece 'Odessey and Oracle,' the 50th anniversary reissue of his cult-classic solo debut 'One Year,' and the band's unlikely journey from '60s obscurity to late-career headliners revered by the likes of Dave Grohl and Paul Weller. Blunstone also opened up about returning to Abbey Road for a special concert live stream — filmed just steps from where they recorded 'Odessey and Oracle' over half a century ago. 

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The rising star discusses his new single "Wildfire," writing music on the set of Netflix's 'A Week Away,' and his diverse musical influences. Quinn also opens up about how he made it through a private rough patch thanks to his faith and his music. 

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Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty discuss the making of their new album 'Screen Violence' while separated by an ocean during the pandemic. The band also open up about their passion for '80s slasher movies, working with Robert Smith, and how they first came together as CHVRCHES 10 years ago this September.

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The National guitarist and composer discusses the making of his new Big Red Machine record with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, 'How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last,' which features appearances by musical friends like Fleet Foxes, Anaïs Mitchell, Sharon Van Etten and Taylor Swift. He also opens up about what it's like to win an Album of the Year Grammy (for his work on Swift's 'folklore'), his love for the Grateful Dead, and how it feels to sing his first set of lead vocals — at age 45! 

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The singer discusses his pair of new synth-tinged singles, "She" and "HER," his adventure on the 'Wheel of Fortune' set, becoming a husband and a father during lockdown, and advice from his own dad, Dr. Phil. 

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