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Tears For Fears Feb 25, 2022

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Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith discuss the difficult creation of 'The Tipping Point,' the band's first record in nearly two decades. The album took shape after numerous false starts over the course of almost 10 years. Early sessions with a crew of outside songwriters left them so uninspired that they nearly parted company once again, but then the pair got back to basics, holing up in a room with acoustic guitars, just like that did when they first teamed up as teens. The resulting record is a stunning display of musical virtuosity and radical vulnerability, inspired in large part by the death of Orzabal's wife. Occasionally dark and moody — but never maudlin — it's a hopeful meditation on mental health, mortality, and moving on.

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Gang of Youths Feb 18, 2022

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Frontman Dave Le'aupepe and bassist Max Dunn open up about the false starts, writer's block and personal grief that went into the band's ambitious third album, 'Angel in Realtime.' Inspired by the death of Le'aupepe's father, the album is a meditation on god, grief and growth, drawing musical textures from his Samoan heritage, as well as English drum and bass, and stripped back American folk.

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Ben Rector Feb 11, 2022

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The Nashville-based singer/songwriter details his ambitious new multi-media project 'The Joy of Music' — an album, short film and tour that had help from the likes of Kenny G, Snoop Dog, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and even the Jim Henson Creature Shop.

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Korn's Munky and Head Feb 04, 2022

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The guitarists detail the creation of Korn's 14th studio album Requiem, recovery from COVID, and getting back to basics with stripped-down guitar parts and analog audio equipment.

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Paul Janeway of St. Paul & The Broken Bones Jan 28, 2022

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The soulful frontman discusses the many influences that went into the band's genre-blending new album 'The Alien Coast' — from hip-hop to sampling, and 17th-century sculptures to dystopian sci-fi. Janeway also opens up about how his upbringing in the church impacts his musical choices, and also shares the best records to check out if you want to start learning about gospel.

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Sting Jan 21, 2022

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The rock icon details his latest album, The Bridge, his affinity for water themes, bass playing tips, and what inspires his highly detailed brand of musical storytelling.

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The Lumineers' Wesley Shultz Jan 14, 2022

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The Lumineers frontman details the recording of the band's fourth studio album 'Brightside,' a trip back to his NJ high school for a music video shoot, and his bond with longtime musical partner Jeremiah Fraites

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Chris Lane Jan 07, 2022

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The country star opens up about his "Big Big Plans" for 2022, which include his new song "Stop Coming Over" and a winter tour. When he's not hard at work on his music, he's busy adjusting to being a new parent along with wife Lauren Bushnell.

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Steven Van Zandt Dec 17, 2021

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Jordan gets a rock 'n' roll history lesson from consigliere of the E-Street Band. On the heels of his new memoir, 'Unrequited Infatuations,' Van Zandt revisits his early days with Bruce Springsteen, the musical education he received from the Beatles and the Stones, and his passion for acting spawned from his role in the groundbreaking HBO series 'The Sopranos.'

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Yusuf Cat Stevens Dec 10, 2021

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The legendary singer-songwriter goes deep on his 1971 classic 'Teaser and the Firecat,' which is being explored in an expansive new box set, and the cult classic film 'Harold and Maude.' He also reflects on his conversion to Islam in 1977 and the circumstances that lead him after to embrace his musical legacy after decades away from the entertainment industry.

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