This Must Be The Gig

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. This week, host Lior Phillips is joined by Jim James of My Morning Jacket and Teddy Abrams, the conductor and music director of the Louisville Orchestra. The duo call in to discuss the origins of their new album, The Order of Nature, as well as the heart of music in their Louisville home, this project in relation to My Morning Jacket, and the value of having a conversation through music. Plus, the duo share stories behind the creation of their collaborative suite of symphonic rock compositions, as well as detail tales of ayahuasca, Megadeth, Edith Piaff, and transcendental meditation. And as if that weren't enough, Jim offers up his secret savory oatmeal recipe, so stay tuned! Head here for more info on Jim James. Head here for more info on Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and revie

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. This week we bring you a live recording of our first in a series of events live from the Stubhub New York office at 39th & Broadway. Host Lior Phillips is joined by the dynamic duo of Lee Ranaldo and Raül Refree to chat about their upcoming new album, Names of North End Women—out February 21, 2020, via Mute. Plus, the duo share the world premiere of the album's title track in the episode! Throughout his decades as a member of Sonic Youth, Lee has continuously experimented and expended his artistic palette, working as a painter, poet, and more. Raul, meanwhile, established himself as a unique musical mind as a member of Spanish hardcore outfit Corn Flakes, and has since moved on to a powerful and diverse solo career, as well as producing a variety of artists. In addition to chatting about their new album, Lior, Lee, and Raul discuss cycling while on tour, their early experience seeing Guns N Roses and Michael Jackson, Sonic Youth's tour with

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. Scott Avett calls into the show fresh off the release of The Avett Brothers' new album, Closer Than Together. In addition to discussing the unlikely dual inspirations of Mike Patton and Bob Dylan, Scott and host Lior Phillips also chat about the complexity of playing music and touring with family and the courage it takes to admit you're having an off-day on-stage. The two also chat about the life-changing power of seeing Tom T Hall sing "Mr. Bojangles", playing with Willie Nelson, and the importance of constantly working. Head here for more info on The Avett Brothers. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way t

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. Lior Phillips is joined this week by two of the four hosts of the award-winning, hilarious, and altogether wonderful podcast No Such Thing As A Fish. In addition to hosting that brilliant show, Dan Schreiber and Anna Ptaszynski work as Elves (aka researchers) for British comedy panel show QI, a quiz show where funny and interesting responses are rewarded as well as right answers. Along with fellow Elves James Harkin and Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna and Dan wound up each week with so much eccentric trivia that they decided to host a sort of spinoff podcast. Each week, No Such Thing As A Fish features the four hosts' favorite facts of the week—some really off-the-wall stuff, equally jaw-droppingly fascinating and hilarious. On this week's chat, Dan and Anna call in to talk about their brand new book of facts, their upcoming US and UK tour dates, first gigs, working with Slipknot's Corey Taylor, and so much more. Plus, Anna and Dan share their fav

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. This week, we welcome in the rock and roll legend Liam Gallagher—former vocalist of Oasis, frontman of Beady Eye, and current voice of a righteous solo career. As may be attested by his vivacious Twitter feed, Liam is a quick wit, sharp tongue, and perpetually entertaining. This year saw the release of both Liam Gallagher: As It Was and the robust and riotous new album, Why Me? Why Not?. In addition to those topics, Liam calls in to discuss getting starstruck upon meeting a Beatle, opening up for The Who, embracing past mistakes, and touring with his family. Oh, and Lior and Liam bond over reality TV, which is obviously exactly what you'd expect from an interview with a bonafide rock star. Head here for more info on Liam Gallagher. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever yo

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. On this episode, the show includes conversations with two artists from very different parts of the world—but with a shared warmth and passion. First up, host Lior Phillips chats with Nick Allbrook of Australian outfit POND. The psych rocker dishes about his time in Tame Impala, the importance of building a music scene on friendship and collaboration, and how he was influenced by David Byrne and Primal Scream. After that, we check in with Norwegian-born, Berlin-based indie pop artist Farao, who jokes about her type A personality and explains the raunchy dream about a jazz icon that inspired her project name. Head here for more info on POND. Head here for more info on Farao. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. For information regarding your data privac

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. Since her 2006 debut Fur & Gold, Bat For Lashes (AKA Natasha Khan) has established herself as one of the most passionate, expressive writers and performers. The London-born art pop artist has delivered record after record of cinematic beauty, Khan's most recent album is the sublime Lost Girls, an album indebted to the bliss of Bananarama and Cyndi Lauper as well as the grand scope of composer John Williams. This week, Bat For Lashes calls in to discuss the complications of character-driven songwriting, her experiences teaching meditation to newly released prisoners, opening for Radiohead and Coldplay, and so much more. Head here for more info on Bat For Lashes. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. For information regarding your data privacy, v

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. On this week's episode, host Lior Phillips is joined by eccentric indie folk superstar Devendra Banhart. Fresh off the release of the charming, cohesive Ma, the singer-songwriter dials in from his home office to chat about the new record and so much more. After growing up between Venezuela and the US, Devendra established his musical voice in the vibrant San Francisco scene in the early 2000s, eventually breaking into the national stage with 2005's Cripple Crow. His elastic voice, wildly poetic lyrics, and dazzling compositions registered immediately as iconic and groundbreaking. In this week's chat, Devendra and I chat about the maternal inspiration behind his new album, recording for Ma in a monastery, the importance of not over-apologizing, and adjusting his musical worldview from Caracas to the states when he moved as a teenager. And that's not even mentioning a surprise visit from the police—and we're not talking about Sting and

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. We return this week to the glorious Oslo for the second half of our coverage from Øya Festival, with a divere set of four talented acts that display the warm and welcoming community that is the Norwegian music scene. First off we have Protoje, the Jamaican reggae Grammy nominee who chats about his latest album, A Matter of Time, and his love of Erykah Badu. Next up is beloved Norwegian ska pop band Razika, who spoke to Lior Phillips just before one of their final farewell performances. Third on the bill is the delightful Pom Poko, chatting about the origins of their band name and their love of art rock legends Deerhoof. And finally we have Bendik Brænne ("the country prince of Norway") and Maciek Ofstad (of Kvelertak) from brand new band The Needs, laughing at their own "supergroup" status in the Norwegian scene and generally cracking wise. Head here for more info on Protoje. Head here for more info on Razika. Head here for more info on

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. This week, we're joined by the always experimental, vocal range-defying, and genuinely lovely Mike Patton. Mike's list of projects is vast and jaw-dropping, ranging from Faith No More and Mr. Bungle to Fantomas and Tomahawk—simply put, a whole bunch of bands that leap from metal to jazz, with stops everywhere in between. Mike's been called one of the greatest vocalists of all time, and for good measure. He's got perhaps the widest vocal range in rock history, and is so incredibly expressive and emotionally evocative. Just this past week, he released a brand new record called Corpse Flower, a collaboration with French composer Jean-Claude Vannier, who is best known for his work with the legendary Serge Gainsbourg. Mike calls in to chat with host Lior Phillips about first meeting Faith No More at a gig at a pizzeria, the inspiration of Serge Gainsbourg and Tom Waits on his new album, and the importance of experimentation and the power of be

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. On a very special episode of TMBTG, we chat with Stranger Things star Joe Keery about his music prowess, first concerts, and his new solo project, Djo. Just a few days short of the release of Djo's debut, Twenty Twenty, Keery calls in to chat about how he found creative fulfillment after having to leave Post Animal, the origins of his swirling psychedelic musical magic, and how he kept himself connected to music while on TV and movie sets. Plus, Joe details seeing a special concert with his parents, how Gorillaz and Daft Punk inspire his upcoming live shows, and so much more. Head here for more info on Joe Keery. Head here for our episode on Kazu Makino. Head here for our episode on Shirley Manson. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. For informat

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. Cofounder of Hot Chip Alexis Taylor calls into the show this week to dig into the origins of the beloved UK outfit all the way through to their most recent record, A Bath Full of Ecstasy. Along the way, Alexis and host Lior Phillips dig into the decision to work with outside producers for the first time as well as the record's origins in writing for a pop star. Also, the two discuss the very roots of the band, both in Alexis' first ever concerts as well as their shared love of Devo and Kraftwerk. Be sure to catch Hot Chip on tour, including in Chicago on Friday, September 13th, 2019. Head here for more info on Hot Chip. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episo

This week's episode is brought to you by Stubhub. This week, Lior Phillips checks in from Oslo after an incredible week at Øya Festival—a trip which resulted in so many fascinating conversations. This week, we're bringing you the first batch, featuring four thrilling creative minds. First up, This Must Be the Gig welcomes in the enigmatic and beguiling Orville Peck to discuss performing in a mask and the allure of country music. Next, IDLES vocalist Joe Talbot joins the podcast to talk about becoming a father and the thrills of overthinking. After that, Lior and Norwegian indie artist Fay Wildhagen commiserate over missing Mitski and giggle over Feist memories. Finally, Eirik Glambek Bøe of Kommode discusses the origins of his new project, as well as the future of his other band, Kings of Convenience. Head here for more info on Orville Peck. Head here for more info on IDLES. Head here for more info on Fay Wildhagen. Head here for more info on Kommode. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be

Whether you're binging Fringe, catching up on Corporate, watching John Wick, or picking up Bosch, you've likely been as obsessed with the wonderful work of Lance Reddick. We've been hooked onto his incredible voice and magnetic presence as early as his tenure as Cedric Daniels on The Wire. But did you know that before he became an actor, Lance dreamed of being a musician? On this week's episode, we talk with the beloved actor about seeing The Jackson Five as a kid, his jazz pop album Contemplations & Remembrances, going to acting school with Paul Giamatti, and what it takes to get in the right mindset to perform while on set. We also chat about some of his run-ins with bad-mannered scene partners and how he transitioned from music to acting. And that's just the start of this week's incredible, career-spanning, inspirational conversation! For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subsc

There's no better place to discuss the rigors of life on the road than in the heart of a tour bus—and we did just that, sharing the afternoon with indie rock mainstays The Dandy Warhols prior to their recent tour stop in Chicago. Zia McCabe and Brent DeBoer shared some of their pre-gig time to discuss their first concerts (including Nelson and the Beach Boys), the allure of things going wrong on-stage, Brent's move to Australia, and so much more. Plus, we dig into childhood memories, including the time Brent daydream-invented the concept of the music festival and the moment when Zia realized she wanted to be a performer: jumping onstage with a wedding band as a child. Head here for more info on The Dandy Warhols and their 2019 album, Why You So Crazy. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. For inform

This week, engineer/producer Adam Kivel returns with the second half of his coverage from Madrid after an incredible weekend at Mad Cool Festival. While the first half featured three interviews, this week one-ups that with four! First up, This Must Be the Gig welcomes in Luke Steele from Empire of the Sun to chat about visa troubles and smashing guitars. Next, Let's Eat Grandma check in from outside Lauryn Hill's dressing room to talk first gigs. After that, Juanma Latorre from Vetusta Morla describes playing in his hometown of Madrid and his love for Nirvana. Finally, Jordan Dreyer of La Dispute stops by to chat about connecting to Hot Water Music and the rigors of the festival circuit. Head here for more info on Empire of the Sun. Head here for more info on Let's Eat Grandma. Head here for more info on Vetusta Morla. Head here for more info on La Dispute. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to

Few festivals have the awe-inspiring scope and visceral electricity of Lollapalooza—and with the big shindig just a few days away, we check in with the mad genius that continues to pump it with life, Perry Farrell. In addition to chatting about the first festivals he ever attended and what he'll be bringing to Chicago this year, Perry kicks back and shares about his very first concert (seeing Blue Oyster Cult), losing his shoes at a show while on acid, getting chased down by Iggy Pop, his time as an escort, and so much more. Plus, the Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman dishes details on his latest project, Perry Farrell's Kind Heaven Orchestra, and their upcoming immersive Las Vegas residence. Head here for more info on Perry Farrell, Perry Farrell's Kind Heaven Orchestra, and their upcoming Las Vegas residence. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via

This week, engineer/producer Adam Kivel checks in from Madrid after an incredible weekend at Mad Cool Festival. That check-in includes not one, but three interviews! First up, This Must Be the Gig welcomes in Chuck D, DJ Lord, and Tim Commerford from Prophets of Rage to discuss their first concert experiences. Next, R&B singer NAO joins the podcast to discuss how reading keeps her creativity fresh while on tour. Finally, electronic mastermind Tourist stops by to chat about how running through each city on his tour brings him focus and calm. Head here for more info on Prophets of Rage. Head here for more info on NAO. Head here for more info on Tourist. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor:

This week's episode is sponsored by BandBox. When one guest just isn't enough, we bring in three. That's right, this week This Must Be the Gig welcomes in the hook-heavy and heart-thumping indie punk trio Potty Mouth. Ally, Abby, and Victoria recently released the superb sophomore record SNAFU, and this week they chat with host Lior Phillips about their move from Massachusetts to California, their shared love of The B-52s, the origins of their new album, why they prefer doing interviews together, and so much more. Head here for more info on Potty Mouth, and their new album, SNAFU. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week's episode is sponsored by BandBox. Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson has released album after heartbreaking album of material under The Tallest Man on Earth moniker since 2006, after previously leading the band Montezumas. His most recent record, I Love You, It's a Fever Dream. glimmers with an innate warmth, a fireside glow that carries through in his voice even over the phone. In this cozy little conversation, Kristian and host Lior Phillips chat about developing a frenetic performance style despite often playing acoustic guitar solo, his punk leanings in his younger years, the struggles of maintaining relationships while on tour, the way he's changed his tour life as he's grown older, and the horses he raises back in Sweden. Head here for more info on The Tallest Man On Earth, and his new album, I Love You. It's a Fever Dream. For more from Lior Phillips and This Must Be the Gig, follow along on Instagram or Twitter, or like the show page on Facebook. Be sure to