Spout Podcast

What happens when your music becomes famous before you do?

South Korean indie sensation Wave to Earth joins Tamara Dhia on the Spout Podcast to reveal the stories behind their global rise and their new album, Bad Pieces.

From the song that took two months and eight different mixes to finish to the moment they realized “Bad” might become a worldwide hit, the trio opens up about the creative struggles, unexpected influences, and instincts that shaped their sound.

They also reveal why they believe their music no longer belongs to them once fans hear it, how a chance reunion brought the band together, and which major artists they’re dreaming of collaborating with next.

Plus, why does a band with hundreds of millions of streams still enjoy being relatively anonymous?

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Bea Miller: Why She Disappeared, Starting Over & the Truth About Growing Up Famous

What happens when you find success as a teenager, then spend your twenties wondering if your best years are already behind you?

Bea Miller joins Tamara Dhia on Spout for a conversation about her long-awaited album Mr. Peaked in High School, her struggles with depression, and why stepping away from music helped her find her voice again.

Bea gets candid about the pressures of growing up in the spotlight, fighting for creative control, and the story behind her viral hit "Feel Something." Plus, she shares personal memories of Britney Spears comforting her after her X Factorelimination, Demi Lovato taking her under her wing, and Joe Jonas surprising her onstage in a bumblebee costume.

From the meaning behind "Depressed on the Internet" and "LA Ugly" to her unexpected connection with Arcane and League of Legends, Bea talks about the music, memories, and moments that shaped her.

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Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe joins Tamara Dhia on the Spout Podcast to talk about his rapid rise from performing in Dublin pubs to sharing stadium stages with Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi, and Dermot Kennedy.

Aaron shares the unlikely story of how a chance encounter with Lewis Capaldi changed his career, the songwriting advice Ed Sheeran gave him that completely changed his approach to writer's block, and what it was like performing for thousands of fans at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

He also takes us behind the music, revealing the personal inspiration for his single "Hollywood Sign," the unexpected success of "Hey, Ma," and the challenges of maintaining relationships while touring the world.

Plus, Aaron shares an exclusive update about two albums he's currently writing, including a mysterious, history-inspired concept album he's never publicly discussed before.

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The Warning is taking rock music to new heights, but sisters Daniela (Dany), Paulina (Pau), and Alejandra (Ale) Villarreal are doing it on their own terms.

The Mexican rock trio joins Tamara Dhia on the Spout Podcast to discuss their new album, Everything’s Falling, the personal experiences behind their most revealing music yet, and how three sisters who started playing together as kids became one of rock’s most exciting bands.

From their viral Metallica “Enter Sandman” cover to collaborating with Alessia Cara on The Metallica Blacklist, The Warning looks back at the moments that changed their career. They also share what they've learned touring with Muse, Foo Fighters, Guns N’ Roses, and Halsey, the challenges of being women in rock, and why performing in Spanish has become such an important part of their identity.

Plus, the sisters break down the stories behind “Kerosene,” “Ritual,” and “Ego,” explain the creative vision behind Everything’s Falling, and reveal how making the album brought them closer than ever.

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Scout Willis joins Tamara Dhia on the Spout Podcast to talk about her music, her latest single “Honey, I,” songwriting in Nashville, and the new album she’s currently building. Scout opens up about turning heartbreak into self-love on “Honey, I,” why she spent years avoiding music even though it was always what she loved most, and how writing with other artists changed the way she creates. She also talks about working with Thomas Doherty on “It Ain’t Nothing,” touring with Maren Morris, wanting to bring more flirting and making out back to parties, and why she believes music should make people feel confident, embodied and connected.

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Lukas Graham has written songs heard billions of times, but his new album, Good Times, may be the most personal music he’s ever made.

In this episode of Spout, Lukas joins Tamara Dhia to talk about the folk roots behind the record, the influence of his late father, raising three daughters and the song he wrote for a dying friend who initially told him never to release it—before later asking Lukas to perform it at his funeral.

He also reveals what Ed Sheeran thought of the new album, why the two have discussed writing a song together in Gaelic, and how opening for Ed gives him a chance to introduce the person behind hits like “7 Years,” “Mama Said” and “Love Someone.”

Lukas gets candid about the strange reality of worldwide fame, why “7 Years” was recorded in one take on an $80 microphone, his experience getting sober, and the spiritual shift that changed the way he thinks about performing and songwriting.

Plus: Taylor Swift, his still-dream collaboration with Adele, manifestation, fatherhood, and why finishing Good Times immediately sent him back into the studio to make more music.

Lukas Graham on the stories behind Good Times, the life behind “7 Years,” and what happens when the songs become bigger than the person who wrote them.

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YOASOBI joins Spout to talk about the global rise that has taken the Japanese duo from viral phenomenon to the Hollywood Bowl.

Ayase and Ikura sit down with Tamara Dhia to discuss the release of THE BOOK 4, what closing this chapter means for YOASOBI’s next era, and how they continue turning stories into songs. They also break down their Overwatch collaboration “Orion,” including Ikura rapping in English, and look back at the unexpected success of “Idol” and how dramatically it changed their career.

The duo also shares the story of how Ayase first discovered Ikura on Instagram, what it was like opening for Billie Eilish and Coldplay, the lessons they’ve picked up from performing alongside some of the biggest artists in the world, and the moments that have made them stop and wonder how far YOASOBI has come.

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Before “Fire For You” changed everything for Cannons, Harry Styles found the band, DM’d Michelle Joy a simple “Hi,” took her to dinner and became an unexpected source of advice as her career was taking off.

On this episode of Spout, Michelle sits down with Tamara Dhia to talk about the unlikely chain of events that turned Cannons into a global success — from working multiple jobs to a Netflix sync that suddenly sent “Fire For You” to No. 1.

She also gets personal about the burnout and health issues that forced her to slow down, why Everything Glows became Cannons’ most vulnerable album yet, and the songs she can actually see bringing fans to tears from the stage.

Plus: Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s early connection to the band, what Harry taught Michelle about surviving life on tour, and a tease that more new Cannons music may already be on the way.

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David Duchovny joins Erik Zachary on the Spout Podcast to talk about his fourth studio album, Prince of Pieces, and the stories, relationships and musical influences behind it. Duchovny opens up about writing “Stay on the Train” for his daughter, the emotional connection to Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle,” and how songs like “Puff the Magic Dragon” unexpectedly influenced his first film, House of D.

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Tiny Habits sit down with Spout to talk about their sophomore album 'Keepers', the artists who helped shape their journey, and some of the wildest moments of their career — including singing “The Reason” at Matty Healy and Gabriette’s wedding. The trio also opens up about working with Kacey Musgraves, touring with Gracie Abrams and James Taylor, and learning how to connect with an audience while performing.

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