From the very beginning, Pete Ganbarg loved music. He listened to everything he could get his hands on. He pored over copies of Billboard Magazine, starting at age 13. And...

For a while, ABIR’s songwriting didn’t quite match her reality. Not having been in one, she was “writing these heartbreaking songs as if I’d been in a 10-year relationship.” But...

The genre-defying duo joins to discuss their full length album, “Love Me / Love Me Not.” Knowing they had “more to offer” in the sophomore LP, HONNE set off on a...

Zeena Koda has done just about everything in the music world. She toured and played in a band. She interned at a record label, working heavy metal albums. She was...

The Swedish songwriter joins to discuss her 2018 EP, “Sorry For Writing All The Songs About You.” The bold concept behind the release — it details the peaks and valleys of a...

A childhood fandom (and eventual tattoo) of Elvis. A deep love of My Chemical Romance and concept records. A range of influences stretching from Taylor Swift to Danzig. With such...

Jerry Mitchell, director for the recent Broadway run of “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” knew immediately that songwriting duo Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”) matched his production. “Bryan...

When songwriting trio A R I Z O N A talks creativity, it’s in lockstep with authenticity. “It’s a funny sort of thing to pursue, because there’s being creative in...

With the release of ‘Pink Floyd The Later Years,’ a massive new box set from one of the greatest bands the world has ever seen, comes your chance to hear...

You’re probably familiar with the idea of musicians (especially Robert) describing their career as a journey, but sometimes songs go on travels themselves. Since being recorded for Robert’s second solo...

With the release of “Pink Floyd, The Later Years,” a massive new box set from one of the greatest bands the world has ever seen, comes your chance to hear...

With the release of “Pink Floyd The Later Years,” a massive new box set from one of the greatest bands the world has ever seen, comes your chance to hear...

With the release of “Pink Floyd The Later Years,” a massive new box set from one of the greatest bands the world has ever seen, comes your chance to hear...

In this episode, we get to know the title track from Robert’s most recent album from 2017. Ably supported by The Sensational Space Shifters, it’s another whirling blend of sounds...

He sang about love and death — sometimes in the same song — up until the very end. Harry Nilsson, says one friend, had a boxing problem with God. Harry’s...

With the release of Pink Floyd, The Later Years, a massive new box set from one of the greatest bands the world has ever seen, comes your chance to hear...

Stretch and Bobbito are back with a new podcast series, The Actual Stretch and Bobbito Show, where the two iconic DJs discuss music, culture, sports, social justice issues and beyond....

In 1967, as he was recording his first album, Harry Nilsson made a startling discovery: the father he thought killed in World War II was still alive. His music dreamed...

Everyone has a story. Especially when it comes to working in the music world.

In 2010, Robert assembled a new group — The Band of Joy — and recorded an album of the same name. It included cover versions old and new by artists...

John Lennon and Paul McCartney declared Harry Nilsson their favorite artist and invited him to London during the recording of the White Album. He wrote and recorded with all four...

Harry Nilsson was one of the greatest singers and songwriters of the 1970s, but by the time of his death in 1994 he hadn’t released an album for more than...

A preview of Final Sessions, season 1, centered on Harry Nilsson’s “Losst And Founnd.”

One of the joys of this series is that we span the whole of Robert’s career so far. We also get to enjoy the rare pleasure of the man himself...

Robert discusses “Ohio,” recorded for Patty Griffin’s 2013 album “American Kid.”

A new season of Digging Deep! New songs, new stories and new journeys to take. Season 2 finds us once again in the company of Robert and this time we...

A preview of “Korn Presents: The Nothing.”

In the final episode of the first series, we discover what happened when Robert Plant got into the studio with a collection of legendary guitar gunslingers like Jeff Beck, Nile...

In 2007 Robert and Alison Krauss released an album called “Raising Sand.” Something of an instant classic, its huge Grammy-winning success is only superseded by the beautiful musicianship and stunning...

The next stop on our musical map is Robert’s first post-Led Zeppelin album, “Pictures at Eleven,” from 1982. A step into brand new territory, but which featured a killer list...

This episode covers one of the most epic Led Zeppelin songs as Robert reveals the story and personal trauma behind the mighty “Achilles Last Stand.” Starting our journey at the...

Robert’s next choice of song is “Bones Of Saints,” a track from his 2017 album “Carry Fire,” and this week he tackles Henryk Górecki, the Welsh mountains of Bala, the...

We start our journey with a track lifted from the 1993 album “Fate Of Nations” with Robert looking back at the creation of a pretty bold song lifted from that...

“Every album you go into it thinking, ‘this is going to be the album where I say something.’ And I feel like I did accomplish that.” “Know.,” the 2018 album from...

Brent Cobb can sure tell a story. Whether recalling his musical origins, retelling old family tales, or speaking on the creative process, the rising country artist pulls you in with...

Prior to landing at Neon Gold and Atlantic Records, Matt Maeson honed his skills on some daunting stages. As part of his family’s ministry, he played “songs about salvation” at...

College was, to say the least, a very busy time for Brynn Elliott. She would play “something like 260 shows” while excitedly pursuing her degree at Harvard, the two passions...

For their new album, “One Shot,” the world-renowned a cappella group wanted tracks relating to their collective journey. First, find out how they put together a Boyz II Men and...

When following up 2017’s “Reaper,” Joe Mulherin aimed to explore his more minimal side. From production choices, to a speedy creative process (it was written and recorded in two weeks),...

For their new album, “One Shot,” the world-renowned a cappella group wanted tracks relating to their collective journey. First, find out how their rendition of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Homeward Bound”...

Members of the famed a cappella group discuss late night rehearsals at Indiana University, talk their early albums (Holiday Spirits, Under The Influence), and reminisce about breaking big on a...

It’s not just Jordan Benjamin’s musical ambitions that set him apart in his role as alter ego and Fueled by Ramen artist, grandson. His thrilling genre bend — one described as...

Members of the famed a cappella group discuss recording their 2008 album, “Holiday Spirits,” describe the fateful call on a New Year’s Day that would eventually lead them to Atlantic...

“It’s you giving 110 percent of yourself.” That advice from Snoop Dogg to KYLE was not taken lightly. A 2018, confident debut record, titled “Light of Mine” and featuring 4-time platinum single...

For a band primed to be one of the next great pillars of rock music, you’d expect a more rollicking origin story. “We became friends through our moms. Sounds funny,...

“Give yourself every opportunity.” From starting in music management to hitting the top of the charts, the story of the English singer-songwriter is anything but traditional. Discover this journey, from...

“It’s as intimidating as it is liberating.” From the origins of the stage production, to the “unique challenges” presented by cast recording albums, to what the artists thought of the...

It took another singer bailing on the California State Fair for Emily Armstrong to step up to the mic. She hasn’t stepped back since. The singer and guitarist of Dead...

Following up a massive hit, strumming on a junky guitalele, and solving the mysteries of songwriting. Discover how the Melbourne folk artist crafted 2018’s “Nation of Two.” Interviews: Vance Joy, Stefan Max...

It’s all about authenticity for Savannah Conley. From her parents telling her to “never do anything that’s not you,” to her respecting fellow musician Brent Cobb for being “forever and...

“I did. I found it. There is necessity inside me to write Dashboard songs.” Ending a nine-year gap between full length albums, Chris Carrabba’s journey to 2018’s “Crooked Shadows” was...

A preview of season one of Inside the Album.

We talk to Elderbrook about the limits of a guitar, waking up with a smile, and the things we do when we’re young.

We talk to Antonio Cuna AKA Sweater Beats about growing up around skate culture, the special place Bossa Nova has in his heart, and hearing himself on the jukebox.

Paolo Gregoletto of the band Trivium talks to us about the stories behind emotional songs, finding records at the flea market, and getting to those eureka moments in the studio.

We spoke to Molly Kate Kestner about fitting in in high school, listening to Prince as a kid, and hearing her brother sing the national anthem.

We talk to Chicago-based producer Whethan about mishearing song lyrics, remixing anything he could find, and the importance of having a place to create.

Danish musician Soleima talks about discovering the Beatles, hip-hop nostalgia, and going out on her own.

We speak with singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko about singing on family road trips, middle school angst, and her dream of being in a boy band.

Chappell Roan talks to us about the meaning of her name, performing in talent shows, and the secret sounds hidden in her songs.

We talk to Lil Skies about growing up in a small town, putting his own spin on The Sauce, and making music for the world.

Musician and songwriter Josie Dunne joins us to talk about singing to herself under the covers, teaching Justin Bieber songs to children, and being a little fish in a big...

Singer, songwriter, and poet MILCK joins us to discuss writing to the underdog, growing up listening to The Carpenters, and the high of magical songwriting.

We talk to award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz about paying the bills, being your own first fan and surrendering to the track.