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Presave Daughter from Hell on Spotify. For Gracie Abrams, growing up means learning to look inwards instead of pointing fingers. It means understanding that we’ve been both the antagonist and the protagonist in conflict. Growing up is recognizing that most honest songs come from the hardest-won perspective. Gracie sits down with her friend and fellow songwriter Olivia Rodrigo to talk about her new album: a record two years in the making, built on tour buses, and finished in studios in London and New York. Gracie describes Daughter from Hell as more existential than diaristic. It’s less about relitigating the past, but rather understanding it with empathy and maturity. Together, the two songwriters discuss Gracie's creative evolution, swap stories from the road, and dissect the making and meaning behind tracks like “Daughter from Hell” and “Humming.” Between Olivia's genuine curiosity and Gracie's reflective nature, what unfolds is less an interview than a conversation between two artists who've watched each other grow. This is what it looks like when two of their generation's most gifted songwriters finally get a moment to just sit and talk. Listen to Gracie Abrams on Spotify.Listen to Oliva Rodrigo on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“I need to experience things so I can write later. I need to nurture myself to learn so that it inspires me at some point… what I experience is more important than what I write, because if I don’t experience anything, I can’t write anything,” says Trueno, who returns with TURR4ZO, a project shaped through lived experience and a deeper connection to his roots. Shot at El Obrero, a historic dining spot in La Boca, the neighborhood where he was born and raised. Trueno sits down with Argentine professional footballer Leandro Paredes to reflect on the making of the album, unpacking its direction, his evolution, and the responsibility that comes with representing Argentina on a global stage. Drawing parallels between music and sport, the conversation centers on cultural impact and what it means to be a voice for a new generation. Breaking down the creative process, he explains how TURR4ZO leans into classic Argentinian and Uruguayan influences and samples, a shift from the U.S. hip hop influences that defined his earlier work. He also speaks on the significance of the number 4, framing it as a defining element of the project and the album he connects with the most. Presave TUR4ZZO out on Spotify Listen to Trueno on Spotify “Necesito vivir cosas para poder después escribir necesito nutrí y conocer para que eso me inspire en cierto punto….lo que vivo es más importante que lo que escribo por que si no vivo nada no puedo escribir nada”, dice Trueno, quien regresa con TURR4ZO, un proyecto construido desde la experiencia y una conexión más profunda con sus raíces. Filmado en El Obrero, un bodegón histórico en La Boca, el barrio donde nació y creció, Trueno se sienta con el futbolista argentino Leandro Paredes para reflexionar sobre la creación del álbum, hablando sobre su dirección, su evolución y la responsabilidad de representar a Argentina a nivel global. Haciendo paralelos entre la música y el deporte, la conversación se centra en el impacto cultural y en lo que significa ser una voz para una nueva generación. Al hablar del proceso creativo, explica cómo TURR4ZO se apoya en influencias y samples clásicos argentinos y uruguayos, marcando un cambio versus las influencias del hip hop de Estados Unidos que definieron sus proyectos anteriores. También habla sobre el significado del número 4, viéndolo como un elemento clave del álbum y el proyecto con el que más se identifica. Gurrada TUR4ZZO en SpotifyEscucha a Trueno en Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“Every time I drop an album I’m like, ‘This is my best album.’ It’s because you keep leveling up,” says Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro, who returns with Cosa Nuestra Capítulo 0, a bold new record that puts the Caribbean sounds forward. Shot at El Refugio in Río Piedras, Rauw sits down with Puerto Rican legends Wisin and Ñengo Flow to reflect on the making of the album, unpacking its inspiration, his evolution as an artist, and the importance of identity. Breaking down the prequel concept, he explains how Cosa Nuestra centered on the story and sounds inspired by Puerto Rican migration to New York. With Cosa Nuestra Capítulo 0, the focus shifts to a project that pays homage to Caribbean culture at its core, anchored in the Caribbean connection. A conversation between three generations of Latin music, shared between laughs and a game of pool, offers a glimpse into how Rauw Alejandro has matured as an artist and how legends such as Wisin and Ñengo Flow see him as an important force for today’s generation. Presave Cosa Nuestra: Capítulo 0 out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4UHO4qC2DH23otYRzO7tH5?si=07818897e62a4f5f Listen to Rauw Alejandro on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mcTU81TzQhprhouKaTkpq?si=-8eN4SYtT2mhxnpnqPpPOg Listen to Wisin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wZtkThiXbVNtj6hee6dz9?si=kxAgEQ3dSwuiscVuG773Xw Listen to Ñengo Flow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/12vb80Km0Ew53ABfJOepVz?si=TQ_ekNCiTyGyi-pKseXX3A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In Cardi B’s world, owning your truth, speaking without hesitation, and refusing to shrink yourself when something isn’t right is worth causing a bit of drama. The iconic rapper returns with her long-awaited second studio album, “AM I THE DRAMA?” It’s a body of work that’s unapologetic, decadent and deeply intentional – reflecting exactly where Cardi stands seven years after her debut. In conversation with her friend, fellow icon and mom-confidante Kelly Rowland, Cardi opens up about love, fame, artistry and the power of authenticity. The two celebrate their bond, unpack the creative process and get candid about navigating emotion under the spotlight. Between Cardi’s signature unfiltered moments and Kelly’s warm and inquisitive nature, we get a look into the making of this era and a taste of everything fans can expect from one of music’s most commanding voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Zach Top, the reigning champion of returning neo-traditional country to the mainstream, is back with his sophomore record Ain’t In It For My Health. Between rounds of golf with his tour-mate and inspiration Dierks Bentley, the two dive deep into their shared bluegrass backgrounds, the process of creating this album, the songs and artists that shape Zach’s sound, and how preparing to take these new songs on the road shapes the way they are made in the studio. Presave Ain’t In It For My Health out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4aHpaG4kKhZfchu0hOeHvL?si=a2998fc176b943ee Listen to Zach Top on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FGPzWzgjURDNT7JQ8pYgH?si=T4PzQbszSXGciF7zYuoOcA Listen to Dierks Bentley on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7x8nK0m0cP2ksQf0mjWdPS?si=gkSXLKcRRCqxdV2eI4Vx-Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“This wasn’t going to happen, so the fact that it’s happening is a gift.” Pusha T and Malice—the legendary duo known as Clipse—are back. Their new album, Let God Sort Em Out, is a statement that arrives nearly sixteen years after their last release. Reunited and sharper than ever, Clipse recorded the project inside the Louis Vuitton headquarters in Paris—a place charged with high fashion, pressure and vision. The result? A body of work that’s raw, elevated—and laser-focused. When their longtime friend and Fear of God founder Jerry Lorenzo asked them to describe the sound, they didn’t hesitate: urgent. Shot at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, the conversation between Push, Malice and Jerry spans everything: hip-hop, spirituality, brotherhood, Malice’s time away, the intersection of creativity and faith, and the game that raised them. This is more than a comeback. It’s a reckoning. Presave Let God Sort Em out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/6hsKNrvpPmUzdhsQGvJsOU?si=3f9a9f5559fd44bf Listen to Clipse on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2J257euzcjnDLipsyJH3F2?si=K3k6I9k5T-2-OsXyHRkjpQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“When you are okay with yourself, it’s the most empowering thing.” No, thankfully, HAIM are not quitting music. They are, however, saying “I quit” to negative self-talk, overthinking, and anything that no longer serves them. To Este, Danielle and Alana, “I quit” is a mantra—a playful but empowering motto borrowed from the cult-classic film, That Thing You Do. This is a personal rallying cry—a reminder to let go of old patterns and step boldly into their truest selves. Far from calling it quits, the sisters are locked in and thriving on their fourth studio album—sounding more nostalgic, free and unapologetically honest than ever. With production by Danielle and longtime collaborator Rostam, the trio say they’ve finally nailed the sound they’ve been chasing for years. There’s nowhere better to celebrate this moment than the iconic Dresden in the Los Feliz neighborhood of LA—the same spot where That Thing You Do was filmed and where Danielle rang in her 30th birthday with a bang. That’s where HAIM meet up with a lifelong best friend: none other than Kesha. (Yes, HAIM and Kesha have been besties since way before the fame.) What follows is a joyful, open-hearted conversation between four women who’ve seen it all together. They swap stories about sneaking into shows in LA, lifting each other up, achieving their dream sound and concluding that: “parties change lives.” Presave I quit on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/17zf7IjtUccx1ZvlLLX4lp?si=5c790d7d6ee74653 Listen to HAIM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ui2kfOqGujY81UcPrb5KE?si=dJMCP49-RUCTq1C7axg0bg Listen to Kesha on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqNN22kT3074XbTVUrhzX?si=TuB2JEZWQJSpcBgliQCVfA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“Right now, I have no desire to do anything but be present.” With SABLE, fABLE, the fifth album from Bon Iver due April 11th, Justin Vernon honors his pain and steps into the light for the first time. Conceived during a breaking point and brought to life over five years of introspection and transformation, the album contrasts the sparse, solitary reflections of SABLE, with the lush, collaborative vibrancy of fABLE. It’s a love story at its core, shaped by contributions from Danielle Haim, Dijon, Flock of Dimes, and Rob Moose. For Vernon, this project represents a new chapter—one of self-acceptance, honesty, and growth. Undeniably his most positive album to date, it’s a celebration of stepping forward, letting go of the past, and embracing the beauty of connection and renewal.In this episode of Countdown To, Justin sits down with longtime admirer Lil Yachty in Las Vegas to reflect on the journey that led to SABLE, fABLE. They discuss how the past five years shaped the album, inspirations behind the music, and what drove Justin to create his most uplifting work yet. As fellow musicians, they connect on the healing power of music, and the courage to embrace a new way.Presave SABLE, fABLE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/7lVTN3M7bUfetLWNi8lKCH?si=668bf4c003504050 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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‘We got to do what we love with who we love.” On “I Said I Love You First,” the collab album from fiancés Selena Gomez and benny blanco, the duo explores themes of love, vulnerability, and their journey as a couple.The album was a way for them to let their guard down with each other, explore their love story, and create music in an entirely new way along with trusted collaborators including FINNEAS and Charli xcx. By creating the project almost exclusively in benny’s home studio – an environment neither one had ever created a full project in - Selena and benny were able to reach a newfound level of depth, comfort, and honesty in their shared music.In this episode of Countdown To, Selena and benny discuss their lives and their love story in benny’s home in Los Angeles, CA. The couple also cruise around the city reminiscing on their favorite dates and the early days of their relationship.Presave I Said I Love You First on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4hecGMYcqKj9t26Kp7CSa9?si=3bcc937912054f3f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EUSEXUA is a practice. EUSEXUA is a state of being. EUSEXUA is the pinnacle of human experience. FKA twigs aims to capture the feeling of true freedom on her upcoming album, EUSEXUA, dropping January 24th.The album, an electronic project inspired by her time living in Prague—where she found anonymity and immersed herself in rave culture and nightlife—was created by Twigs to explore vivid presence, a visceral connection to the body, and an escape from surveillance society. Along with the coining of the term EUSEXUA, FKA twigs has created THE ELEVEN: eleven pillars of movement, designed to be a form of self-healing, every one being informed by her lifelong study of movement as a dancer. Interviewed by her friend and renowned artist Imogen Heap, twigs and Heap touch on topics ranging from sexual liberation, the constraints of modern society, and the journey to realizing EUSEXUA. The two practice their rituals of movement and creation together in Los Angeles, CA.Presave EUSEXUA on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/7EXYEKsndkvd5QmRfipMoE?si=SvDDFqvtTFWQyxBR6Bl_AAListen to FKA twigs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6nB0iY1cjSY1KyhYyuIIKH?si=5G9opKCOQJKaOxDz2M6nbwListen to Imogen Heap on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Xb4ezwoAQC4516kI89nWz?si=05btfOqbRuqpzP06u7iV7Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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For Cryin’ Out Loud! is FINNEAS’ newest album, dropping October 4th. The project is a three dimensional and colorful album that feels intentional and full of energy. The recording process was entirely live and at first, an experimental process. After producing some of the biggest records of the last few years and releasing his first studio album in 2021, For Cryin’ Out Loud! marks a new chapter for FINNEAS in his artistic journey. The body of work illustrates his growth, willingness to take risks, and sonically gives fans a chance to hear a fully live-recorded album, something that is becoming more and more rare these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Beautifully Broken is Jelly Roll’s newest studio album, dropping October 11th. The project touches themes of addiction, recovery and self growth, rooted in first-person country storytelling. A follow up to 2023’s blockbuster Whitsitt Chapel, this new project is a continuation of the lyrical themes and sound that Jelly fans have come to know and love, while also an exploration into new production styles and sounds venturing into hip-hop and pop. While Whitsitt Chapel established Jelly as one of country music’s most promising breakouts, Beautifully Broken is set to solidify him as one of the genre’s current superstars. Jelly Roll is joined in conversation with friend and collaborator, mgk, in Salt Lake City, UT on the eve of his arena tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices