Stay ConnectedEnjoy debating font sizes on festival lineups? Or better yet, ever make a fake Coachella poster and fill it with emo bands? This is your podcast. Each Thursday morning, Billboard staff writer Chris Payne chats with musicians and music writers about what’s going on in alternative music; we’ve got behind-the-scenes stories, chart insight, ~inspirational moments~ and yes, RED HOT TAKES straight from Billboard’s New York City office.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Candy Hearts frontwoman/social media maestro Mariel Loveland stopped by Billboard’s New York office for a chat with Chris Payne on the band's next album, Warped Tour, singing with Weezer at the APMAs, being friends with Paramore, malls in New Jersey, and much more.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Potty Mouth stops by the Billboard office just minutes after releasing "Cherry Picking," their first new song in two years. In an interview with Billboard's Chris Payne, they talk about shooting music videos, being a band in Massachusetts, self-releasing their music, and a lot more. They also prank call their friend, a definite first for the Alt In Our Stars podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Billboard's Chris Payne interviews Speedy Ortiz (Sadie Dupuis, Devin McKnight, Darl Ferm, Mike Falcone) about their album "Foil Deer," wanting to meet Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, why MTV wants to censor their music video, Rap Genius, and more.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio discusses his debut LP “The Names.” Chatting with Billboard’s Chris Payne, Baio’s deadpan humor also touches on Vampire Weekend’s next album, living in London, getting lunch with randos, and why he loves wearing blazers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In an interview with Billboard's Chris Payne, Robert DeLong discusses the sound of his new album "In the Cards" (out Sept. 18 via Glassnote), his upcoming tour with Bleachers and Charli XCX, and why drones are taking over the world.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Albert Hammond, Jr. is here for you. The Strokes guitarist is prepping an excellent new solo album (Momentary Masters, out July 31) and hopped on the Alt In Our Stars podcast ready to give advice. Topics included (but were not limited to) Snapchatting, scuba diving, men’s fashion, and how to get him to talk to talk to you on Twitter. For the record he now knows that being called “dad” is a good thing.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Old 97s frontman Rhett Miller is interviewed by Billboard’s Chris Payne about his new solo album “The Traveler.” He also shares stories about meeting Joan Jett and R.E.M., loving MLB’s Texas Rangers, collaborating with Bob Dylan, and why it was tough being on the same label with Third Eye Blind back in the 90s.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does it take for rock music to enter the mainstream discussion these days? Host Chris Payne discusses with fellow music journalists Jill Mapes and Maria Sherman, who also share their favorite songs and albums of 2015.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dø’s Olivia Merilahti and Dan Levy are interviewed by Billboard’s Chris Payne about new 2015 album “Shake Shook Shaken,” as well as making music in France, playing Bonnaroo, and their music videos.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meg Myers talks to Billboard’s Chris Payne about how she’s almost done with her debut album “Sorry” and what’s got her really excited about it. She also opened up about her childhood, musicians she admires, and L.A. hipsters versus New York hipsters.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our TOPPODCAST Picks 
