"You are like Jimi Hendrix to me.”
Two leading lights of the current hardcore scene get serious
Half of Finom steps out and chats with the multi-talented Roberto Lange
Two powerhouse songwriters chat about life (and books)
“They are monsters who use the patriarchy for killing the spirits of women.”
The punk legend and her favorite songwriter talk process, Taylor Swift, Glen Campbell and more.
“So you aren’t secretly jealous that she married Berman?”
Ahead of Anderson's new record, Amelia, we're resurfacing this 2016 chat with Darren Aronofsky.
"Every show is life and death for me."
"You have to listen to your own music!"
“I don’t think I’ve ever heard anybody refer to Gastr del Sol as trashy.”
“It’d be sick to have some short bangers, you know?”
"Unfortunately I know where I was conceived...on the side of the road in Alabama."
“Stop Making Sense was the first live album that had the sonic power of a studio album.”
“When I play music it’s the only time I feel raceless and genderless.”
The WTF host tries out his singing voice with an old friend
Can rock and roll save us all? Discuss.
"And then the next day, the doom is back again. Is it like that for you?"
That's How I Remember It launches its third season.
“My first album was made for $60, which was the cost of mastering a cassette tape.”
Monsters of Shoegaze, the podcast
All these people drinking lover's spit...
How Long Gone meets a Vampire Weekend-approved salmon recipe
A roundtable with Foster the People's Sean Cimino and Isom Innis, plus Local Natives' Ryan Hahn and Nik Ewing.
“It’s so much work to even make something that’s shitty.”
"The book is like cake, you don’t want to eat it too fast!"
"The worst of human society comes out to tell me that I'm a big fat ugly c--- and I should die!"
Lana Del Rey, Christian Bale, Gummo and birdsong
Cybertrucks, the Three Stooges, and "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
“I'm really into video games, and I feel like making friends is the side quest of tour.”
"Let's give the audience that much respect. Let's get a little scared that you're gonna fucking suck."
Dirty Projectors meets Mount Eerie at Walt Disney Hall
"Making up words is great; I mean, somebody made 'em up at some point anyways, right?”
"Music is the only thing that makes me feel like a normal person."
Taking risks, making a lot with a little, and how running and performing can both be like exorcism.
Bathtime tips, health scares, Shudder to Think and more.
“I’m not a jammer. It usually drives me crazy.”
Two amazing drummers find each other's rhythm
There's a Cormac McCarthy-sized scoop in this brother-on-brother talk
Flight of the Conchords crash into Unknown Mortal Orchestra
“There’s something so intimate about talking to the person that you talk to the most, but in front of strangers.”
“You’re one of the illest melody writers I ever met.”
How many fucks do you have left to give today?
“Not to sound like some douchebag, but let’s write a song!”
“You should be like 90 with all the things you’ve done.”
"The only way to function is with your instinct."
"The only way to function is with your instinct."
“I'm really into video games, and I feel like making friends is the side quest of tour.”
“This is when having white friends went wrong. Remember mousse?”
"You can't accidentally write a good joke; you can accidentally write a good song."
“We like talking shit, which I guess is like the whole premise of this podcast.”
The "Feel It Still" songwriter chats up his Kanye-adjacent producer.
“I find myself not biking down streets where there are movie posters because of my own stupid neuroses.”
“We live in the suburbs of the music industry”
"I'm gonna be famous. I'm gonna sell out Madison Square."
“We were vegetables, and they were really waiting for their steak sandwich.”
A very mellow conversation that also touches on "angry yoga" and the joy of chokeholds.
These two incredible singers won't let great songs die.
“Oh my God, how far up my own ass am I crawling?”
"I'm gonna be crappy for a good part of the day, but for ten minutes I'm gonna be awesome."
Peptides, Banksy, and the indignity of pooping on tour
Two amazing drummers find each other's rhythm
A toe infection, skintight ski suits, and "Pyjamas"
On-stage banter, the proper joy/pain ratio, and songs that are like throw-up.
Five musicians, four amazing records
Black MIDI is a boy band?
Two legendary women of '90s alt-rock are still burning bright
Normally during shows you can’t see my dick!
Space is the place for this Sun Ra-focused chat
Flight of the Conchords crash into Unknown Mortal Orchestra
A COVID-created record, a Greek island, and a "metal as fuck" children's album.
A COVID-created record, a Greek island, and a "metal as fuck" children's album.
"I'm ready for people to tell me how much I suck, because I want to do better."
"On those good days, milk the cow, baby!"
"20 years later, all I have to say is it's a crapshoot. It's a bingo game."
There's a Cormac McCarthy-sized scoop in this brother-on-brother talk
"I can't draw that Crass symbol... It does my fucking brain in!"
Let's get emo, in a couple different ways
A toe infection, skintight ski suits, and "Pyjamas"
Cute story or "shit indie film"? You decide.
Troll behavior, the genius of Lil Yachty, and lots of TikTok
Return of the She-Punks!
Before you get on stage, be ready to be naked.
Gaffers, psychedelics, drunk Japanese businessmen, and more.
"What if it's rubbish?"
"Social media is going to kill us all."
She's their mom now, it's official.
By the time you read this, there may be five more King Gizzard records.
God is dead, and art is too. (j/k)
Acid, kitty cats, and lightsaber c**ksucking blues.
Sex, drugs, rock and roll (plus hip-hop, racism, and cigarettes)
The writer-director of You Resemble Me, the moving real-life drama out now in theaters, in conversation with Ramy's creator-star.
The Travis frontman chats with his old friend, Radiohead's "song doula."
"First of all, you can't shit on the bus."
Taylor Swift, Target, and real tears.
The National guitarist and the amazing singer-songwriter have kept remarkably busy this year.
"Were you the guy who gave me a bunch of weed?"
Punk, Ukraine, the youth of today and Youth of Today
The indie-horror auteur talks music with his Pearl composers.
Kanye's former DJ chats with French house legends.
Kitty cats and demons and green-room dicks.
Two similar songwriters from different eras on finding the magic.
The movie star and the Walkmen singer collide on an amazing doc series.
Whose mom helped him look like Simon Le Bon? At least one of these guys.
Deftones’ frontman Chino Moreno sat down for a chat with his old friend and tourmate, Reggie Watts.
It just takes some time, getting two emo kingpins on the pod.
Comedy vs music, the promise of murder, and a celebrity spouse.
Dildos, public nudity, and a fierce sense of independence unite these two.
On her transformation into a superhero, gibberish lyrics, and much more.
A cross-generational songwriting chat.
Is this the beginning of a beautiful collaboration?
Is this the beginning of a beautiful collaboration?
Lead singer disease is a blessing and a curse.
Lead singer disease is a blessing and a curse.
On podcasts, disillusionment, and writing through it all.
The Hold Steady frontman is your new favorite podcast host.
Tennis, track listings, and ethnic representation are bandied about.
Tennis, track listings, and ethnic representation are bandied about.
Two duos square off, and it's love-love.
Kierkegaard, eczema, and songwriting, oh my.
He's desperate, she's only happy when it rains.
The Heartbreaker talks to his fan and collaborator.
A transatlantic chat between two leading lights of modern psych.
It's a collaborative lovefest between artist and producer.
Which came first, the Jawbreaker or the Jawbox? Find out!
Music, religion, earlobe hair, and... penises?
The charming songwriters talk "getting on fucking Talkhouse" on more.
A Twitter beef moves into the real world (sort of).
Doing their part to shine a light on the real Yoko Ono.
Rapid-fire love, a Folk Implosion reunion, and more.
The emo kingpins are surviving the truth, together.
The music of laughter, and vice versa.
Legendary Texans collide.
Two guitarists get into their pasts and argue about math-rock.
In-demand actor Melling talks with writer-director Kramer about their movie Please Baby Please, biopics, his love of dance, and much more.
The Song Exploder host returns to his own music, with help from a current indie great.
The Waka Flocka and Jay-Z producer heads to the symphony.
They celebrate the magic of record stores and the new Other Music documentary.
The National guitarist and the amazing singer-songwriter have kept remarkably busy this year.
The alt-country or country or No Depression or Americana guys chop it up.
Creativity, depression, candy, and lumberjacks—this chat has it all.
The IDLES' frontman discusses toxic masculinity, collaborating with The Streets, and putting human ashes into his band's vinyl.
A decades-in-the-making conversation between the New York City legends.
As their new film This is Not a War Story comes out, longtime friends and collaborators Dawson and Lugacy sit down for an in-depth chat.
Houck needs no convincing to love Lowe's album The Convincer.
The current tourmates talk rock, protest, and Outkast.
Tim talks to the star of one of his Twitter parties.
On writing, collaborating, and being Zorked.
New New Pornos coming! And a killer debut from a former Kid These Days.
The man behind The Night Stalker chats with Oscar-winner Willmott about race, politics, duality, collaborating with Spike Lee, and more.
The pals talk pandemic, Yo La Tengo, and much more.
Two incredible musicians share stories across a generation.
They talk writing processes, the gentle joys of life, and how live performers need to be, um, doms.
The Nashville-based performers dive into the dirt.
Two storied songwriters share stories with each other.
Two very different musicians find creative common ground.
The two talented wordsmiths talk about their unusual kinda-sorta collaboration and more.
The R.E.M. bassist grills the Superchunk/Bob Mould bassist about their collaboration in Split Single.
The Australian multi-hyphenate meets the talented Belgian brothers for a chat about creativity.
Hyper-pop meets bedroom-pop in a fascinating conversation about music-making, Pride Month, and more.
Great career advices, great stories, and great songs abound in this cross-generational chat.
Half a century separates their careers, but they have lots in common.
The British director sits down for a delightful, movie-centric chat with the subjects of his new documentary, The Sparks Brothers.
A mega-star lends her wattage to an amazing young voice.
Tennis, track listings, and ethnic representation are bandied about.
The comedian and his musician pal talk about comedy, gators, and SKA.
A pair of accomplished producers/musicians/studio runners talk gear and inspiration.
They talk about the changing music industry, life as a musician in the time of COVID, and what “DIY” and “indie” mean in 2020.
How Arcade Fire brought them together, the night they met, a harp that lives in Prague, and more.
The Death Cab frontman chats with one of his favorite songwriters about pandemic life and the thrilling prospect of post-pandemic rocking.
The two songwriters (and friends) talk about meaning, songwriting, and more.
Listen to a wide-ranging chat between the masterminds behind Tame Impala and Caribou.
Two incredible (and incredibly different) songwriters collide to discuss process, creativity, and vomit.
The two Baltimore acts chop it up about COVID, songwriting, and sports jazz.
Two very funny people talk about one very funny book (and lots more).
The two old friends talk about their great new album.
The Dr. Dog drummer chats with one of his music idols.
Two punk-inspired Social Distortion and Lucero frontmen talk craft.
The singer-songwriters discuss their craft, their pasts, and the future.
The Rilo Kiley and Postal Service member chats with her latest collaborator.
The two friends chat about their newest music, from Buzzy Lee and HAIM.
Two excellent singer-songwriters and friends talk about process and the pandemic.
The funk legend connects with the Beastie Boys' turntable maestro for a wide-ranging chat.
The friends and collaborators celebrate the release of Tweedy's new book with a convo about the parallels between songwriting and woodworking.
Goodbye and thank you.
A new podcast where musicians talk to scientists about science as it connects to their most famous songs.
Three incredible WOC artists discuss issues of space and representation in indie rock, and share their thoughts on how to fix them.
The soul legend and the indie wunderkind talk releasing music during the pandemic, privilege in the industry, and making Pete Townshend cry.
The star, writer-director and composer of the new film The Nest, out now through IFC, have a fascinating discussion about their collaboration.
The virtuosic musical legends discuss never playing predictably, violating ones own musical expectations, and their wonderful new collaborative album.
The twins chat with their new fave band about intense intra-band relationships, "success," and their deep need for pets.
Hot off the release of Deftones’ new LP Ohms, frontman Chino Moreno sat down for a chat with his old friend and tourmate, Reggie Watts.
This week on the podcast, we revisit a conversation between the two gentle musical mavericks.
The brilliant musicians discuss their differing creative processes and confidence in art, plus take a deep dive on clutch music gear.
The two pop stars go deep on the art of songwriting and live performance, and share their very different origin stories.
They talk about the changing music industry, life as a musician in the time of COVID, and what “DIY” and “indie” mean in 2020.
The two brilliant rockers touch upon their new albums, the importance of mental health care, and how the music industry has evolved.
They discuss the magic of collaboration, improvisation, and other matters of cosmic music philosophy.
They discuss the intricacies of collaborating, their political work, and Paul's new band Muzz.
They discuss pushing boundaries and getting out of one’s comfort zone by showing the world one’s metaphorical—and literal—asshole.
They discuss country music's changing looks and sounds, and the genre's deep connection with hip hop.
The collaborators discuss the winding roads of their careers, both of which include Sir Elton John!
The longtime friends and collaborators talk the magic of Olympia, WA in the late 90s, their brand new releases, and much more.
They talk Little Richard, Flannery O'Connor, and why Beyonce is actually a blues singer.
They talk spirituality, mental health, and which folk star Shamir was in a past life.
In honor of Jarvis Cocker's new LP Beyond The Pale, we're rebroadcasting this wide-ranging talk between the songwriters.
They discuss synthesizers, controlling one's own artistic destiny, John Milton... and dick pics.
Three incredible WOC artists discuss issues of space and representation in indie rock, and share their thoughts on how to fix them.
They discuss their erotic writings, the importance of expressing inner darkness, and the powerful role of language in self-identity.
The friends and collaborators share the role of belief in their art, memories of David Berman and Jason Molina, and thoughts on “fluffing the nest."
They discuss releasing music during quarantine, the tight community of “everybody in New York that makes weird music in Spanish,” and much more.
The IDLES' frontman discusses toxic masculinity, collaborating with The Streets, and putting human ashes into his band's vinyl.
This episode was just nominated for a Webby!
They discuss subverting expectations in songwriting; reuniting with their estranged fathers; “one time only” sexual fetishes; and much more.
They celebrate the magic of record stores and the new Other Music documentary.
They talk writing processes, the gentle joys of life, and how live performers need to be, um, doms.
The two award-winning authors talk about why it’s important to read fiction right now and Jesus the Temple-trashing tough guy.
We celebrate the launch of The Tweedy Show by revisiting this wonderful chat.
The pair discuss the making of their powerful, emotionally vulnerable new works.
Their conversation touches upon protest music, the democratization of music via technology, and much more.
Fans of each others' music, the two musicians take a dive deep on embracing irony and ridiculousness in songwriting.
They talk road-dogging with Dylan, scoring for Scorsese, and creating the seminal Music from Big Pink.
The two legends hilariously celebrate the life and work of the game-changing comedian Garry Shandling.
The old friends talk Narducy’s new musical, shooting Knives Out, and hanging with Chrissie Hynde.
The music legends talk the early years of Devo, Brian Eno’s proclivity for ménage à trois, and the differences between poker and making records.
The two gentle musical mavericks—and mutual fans—discuss creative process and identity on this week's show.
The female rock icons discuss life mantras, astrology, and "pussy premiums."
The Talkhouse staff come together to share bonus clips, big collaborations, and some of the podcast's most memorable moments of 2019.
A look back at one of our fan favorites of this year.
Introduced through Sarah Silverman, the pair are now collaborating!
The guys share some mind-blowing SNL moments, the artistic benefits of boredom, plus Portugal. The Man's most epic onstage meltdown.
The two musicians give a glimpse into their worlds full of collaborations and success in the streaming age.
Grab your headphones for Talkhouse’s first ever bilingual conversation.
The experimental guitar legends talk avant-garde recording sessions, NYC music scenes through the years, and Wilco's instrument collection.
The two get conceptual on the future of creativity at Life Is Beautiful festival.
The two collaborators talk about the benefits and drawbacks of a musical education, navigating record labels, studios, and much more.
The two spill some serious Bachelor Nation tea on the most XXX Talkhouse Podcast episode ever.
As we wrap up Life is Beautiful 2019, we revisit this favorite episode from last year's festival.
The two musician/painter/writers talk inspiration, new work, and skate heroes.
Catch these legendary artists—and current tourmates(!)—in conversation, only on the Talkhouse Podcast.
The two intertwined artists go deep into mental health, dealing with fans, and Mal’s lack of boundaries.
Two rising stars from the Chicago music scene compare notes on their wild rides to success.
The three musicians pay tribute and remember the life of Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison in this live podcast.
A powerful conversation and musical collaboration backstage at FORM Fest.
This podcast dives head first into the nitty gritty of writing, recording, doing press, and touring.
The two ambient musicians sit down backstage at FORM for an in-depth conversation, alongside a wonderful improvised musical collaboration.
The three rock legends dive deep into the formative, intimate, and downright weird moments of their careers.
The trio spoof Queen and Beyonce, cover the Beatles, and much more.
In our first of six FORM Festival episodes, the two musicians sat down for a chat and an intimate, improvised performance.
In this special episode, we hear from Prince Paul and his son DJ PForReal, plus horror director Larry Fessenden and his filmmaking son, Jack.
We revisit this cross-cultural talk on the occassion of A$AP Ferg dropping his new track “Pups.”
The Magnetic Fields’ mastermind and accordionist Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) revisit the classic 69 Love Songs on its 20th anniversary.
The two discuss the "secret sauce" that goes into writing Animal Collective and Shabazz Palaces songs.
With a ton of music festivals approaching, we have a special bonus episode during last year's Pitchfork Music Festival.
The two sat down at Desert Daze to chat artistic community, DIY culture, and the restorative power of seeing live music.
In our 250th episode, we celebrate mothers and maternal figures.
The comedian and the musician jump into this freewheeling conversation backstage at the Life is Beautiful festival.
The gonzo comedy legend gets political with an experimental musician turned progressive candidate.
These longtime friends chat about Kate's Maharaja musical, toxic masculinity, and of course, their incredible new records.
In a scooter filled SXSW, two of indie rock’s prolific, veteran singer-songwriters drop some serious insider knowledge.
The two old friends catch up during Chicago's Tomorrow Never Knows festival, plus they play a few songs.
The trio get on "like a house on fire" backstage at Life is Beautiful.
A look back on this enlightening conversation on first-person narratives, people's preconceptions about athletes and rock stars, and so much more.
We hear firsthand stories from Waxahatchee and Kevin Morby, Heather Matarazzo and Heather Turman, Natalie Prass and Eric Slick, and more.
The two gifted composers will be reconnecting for another episode of the Talkhouse Podcast coming up at Pitchfork's Midwinter 2019.
In this reflective conversation, the two musicians talk overcoming their worst performing nightmares, inspirational food, and more.
Plus, a mini, bonus episode featuring Geoff Barrow (Portishead, Beak>) and Annika Henderson (Anika).
A rare chance to catch these electronic music legends, speaking one-on-one.
The two Mexican Summer artists recorded this podcast during last year's 10 year anniversary party for the label.
The two future tourmates talk religion and the surprising effect it’s had on their art.
Tweedy and Jacobson find common ground in this thoughtful and funny conversation.
The two longtime friends and collaborators chat about work, friends, family, and pets.
Recorded backstage at Life is Beautiful, the two creators talk songwriting, American Vandal season two, and coming out through your art.
The two music legends share a rich and fascinating conversation backstage at Desert Daze.
The two musicians sat down at Travelers' Rest Festival for this freewheeling chat and tarot card reading.
The musician and chef chop it up at Virgin Hotels Chicago.
Plus, the musical siblings premiere a new collaboration.
The two indie icons connect the dots from their teenage years up to their recent LPs.
The two labelmates sit down for a chat ahead of their upcoming tour together.
DeMarco invites the father-son duo into his Los Angeles garage studio for this chat.
Angel Olsen speaks with one of her favorite new singer-songwriters.
With the release of Terence Nance‘s acclaimed HBO series Random Acts of Flyness, we revisit this talk between the two multi-hyphenates.
Talkhouse teams up with the squad behind Basilica Soundscape for our first ever guest-curated episode.
Plus, the Talkhouse Podcast gets a shiny new theme song.
The two vocalists dive into diva moves for one's show rider, finding non-traditional places to warm up while on tour, and much more.
Listen to an incredible conversation between two of the breakout artists of 2017, recorded backstage at Pitchfork Music Festival.
These two brought their onstage energy to our trailer backstage at Pitchfork Music Festival.
Our staff rewind and reflect on unique, hilarious, and thought-provoking clips from the past few months.
The two multi-hypenates—who recently covered each other's music—talk spirituality, staying sane, and hallucinatory experiences.
Two of the hottest new directors of 2018 sit down at the Sundance Film Festival to discuss their contrasting paths to success.
For the holiday break, we revisit one of our favorite episodes of the past year.
Recorded at The Strand, Natalie Prass and her producer chat about the process behind creating her new LP, The Future and The Past.
The legendary proto-punk band sits down with the emerging punk band, Protomartyr, at Rough Trade in London.
One of the funniest women on television chats with her latest comedic co-conspirator, whose book Meaty is out in a new edition.
Australian actor turned writer-director Baker gets grilled by another thesp now behind the camera as his new movie Breath hits theaters.
