Welcome back to Consequence's Annual Report, celebrating the best music and entertainment 2024 had to offer on the Consequence UNCUT: Annual Report podcast exclusively on Amazon Music ! On this episode we speak with our Producer of the Year - though recently he could have been the producer of almost every Year - Jack Antonoff. He discusses being behind the boards for Sabrina Carpenter’s breakout album Short ’n Sweet , how to treat a voice as perfect as Taylor Swift’s, and what his trademark tape...
Dec 13, 2024•8 min
Welcome back to Consequence's Annual Report, celebrating the best music and entertainment 2024 had to offer on the Consequence UNCUT: Annual Report podcast exclusively on Amazon Music ! On this episode, we present our Composers of the Year - Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Reznor and Ross previously received this accolade in 2020, but, in the years that have followed, their soundtrack work for film and television has only gotten more exciting. In 2024, they delivered two stunning scores for the m...
Dec 12, 2024•9 min
Welcome back to Consequence's Annual Report, celebrating the best music and entertainment 2024 had to offer on the Consequence UNCUT: Annual Report podcast exclusively on Amazon Music ! In this episode, we present our film performer of the year, Timothée Chalamet. In this interview with Senior Entertainment Editor Liz Shannon Miller, the Dune and Wonka star talks about taking on one of the most challenging roles of his career for A Complete Unknown , which required him to learn the guitar and si...
Dec 11, 2024•4 min
Welcome back to Consequence's Annual Report, celebrating the best music and entertainment 2024 had to offer on the Consequence UNCUT: Annual Report (see the full list on Consequence.net !) podcast exclusively on Amazon Music ! On this episode, we are celebrating the Festival of the Year: The Newport Folk Festival. The timing is perfect with this being Newport Folk's 65th anniversary and Newport Jazz Festival's 70th! Consequence is marking the legacy of both events with an in-depth retrospective ...
Dec 10, 2024•8 min
Welcome back to Consequence's Annual Report, celebrating the best music and entertainment 2024 had to offer on the Consequence UNCUT: Annual Report podcast exclusively on Amazon Music ! On this episode, we speak with Heavy Band of the Year Judas Priest who have been firing at all cylinders, still touring after 50 years in the business, and dropping their new album Invincible Shield. In candid and heartfelt conversation Judas Priest’s Rob Halford speaks with Managing Editor of Heavy Consequence S...
Dec 09, 2024•7 min
Welcome back to Consequence's Annual Report, celebrating the best music and entertainment 2024 had to offer on the Consequence UNCUT: Annual Report (see the full list on Consequence.net !) podcast exclusively on Amazon Music ! On this episode, we present our Comedian of the Year - the one only Niki Glaser . Glaser has long been a stand-up star, but had a particularly massive 2024. Her stand-up special, Someday You'll Die, received Emmy and Grammy nominations, she killed at the Roast of Tom Brady...
Dec 05, 2024•7 min
Welcome back to Consequence's Annual Report, celebrating the best music and entertainment 2024 had to offer on the Consequence UNCUT: Annual Report podcast exclusively on Amazon Music ! On this episode, we present our full Filmmaker of the Year interview with writer-director Jane Schoenbrun . After debuting with the festival darling We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, Schoenbrun has wowed us again with the A24 release I Saw the TV Glow (which topped our list of the Best Films of 2024 !). In thi...
Dec 04, 2024•6 min
Consequence continues our Annual Report, celebrating the best music and entertainment 2024 had to offer on the Consequence UNCUT: Annual Report podcast exclusively on Amazon Music ! On this episode, Senior Entertainment Editor Liz Shannon Miller speaks with Anna Sawai, our TV Performer of the Year , to celebrate her performance as Lady Mariko in the 2024 FX series Shōgun. They also discuss her upcoming projects and more. Listen to this brief preview of the episode, and check out the full thing n...
Dec 03, 2024•6 min
The pop culture experts at Consequence are back with our Annual Report, celebrating the best music and entertainment 2024 had to offer. For the first time, we're also presenting the new Consequence UNCUT: Annual Report podcast exclusively on Amazon Music ! To kick us off, Editorial Director Ben Kaye is joined by Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa and Editorial Coordinator Jonah Krueger to discuss the 50 Best Albums of 2024 (see the full list on Consequence.net !). Listen to this brief preview of the ...
Dec 02, 2024•6 min
As we wrap up 2024, the pop culture experts at Consequence are back with our Annual Report, celebrating the year’s best in music and entertainment. And this time, we’re bringing you something extra — a brand new podcast series exclusively on Amazon Music! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 29, 2024•1 min
Morning View by Incubus is a classic. With the band shifting from nu metal to a more alternative rock style, the album spawned hit singes like "Wish You Were Here," "Drive," and "Warning." In 2021, the band celebrated the album's 20th anniversary with a livestreamed full-album performance at the Malibu location where the LP was originally recorded. The celebration continues this year with the release of a freshly re-recorded version of the LP dubbed Morning View XXIII (out May 10th) and an upcom...
May 08, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Today on Consequence of Sound, we are sharing an episode from In Defense of Ska. P-Nut, the bass player for 311, joins hosts Adam Carnes and Adam Davis to talk about how 311’s journey overlapped with the rise of ska in the 90s, and how the group existed in a space adjacent to the music. The group is influenced by ska and reggae, amongst other genres of music. So, P-Nut follows take listeners down this rabbit hole and talks about playing Bob Marley at early 311 rehearsals, playing shows with Fish...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min
For our latest episode of Consequence UNCUT , the recently engaged couple from Season 28 of The Bachelor talk through 10 albums to create the perfect romantic soundtrack, from Taylor Swift to John Legend and more. Listen to episode in the latest episode of Consequence Uncut , and read the accompanying article on Consequence.net . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 03, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today on Consequence of Sound, we are sharing an episode from The Spark Parade . The Aces' front woman Cristal Ramirez was obsessed with Paramore's Riot! from the moment it was first played for her. The energy and lyrics both blew her pre-teen mind, but it was Hayley Williams who really caught her attention. A flame-haired teenager who lead a successful rock band in a male-dominated industry, Williams provided endless inspiration for Ramirez as her own musical aspirations took flight. As a dedic...
Mar 29, 2024•36 min
Today on Consequence of Sound, we are sharing an episode from The Story Behind The Song. One of the most renowned American indie rock bands, The Shins have carved a lasting legacy with their distinctive blend of folk, pop, and indie rock. Formed in 1996 by frontman James Mercer, a chance inclusion of “New Slang” in the indie movie classic Garden State helped to take their indie buzz mainstream just as their breakout sophomore album, Chutes Too Narrow, propelled them to indie stardom. On this epi...
Mar 22, 2024•45 min
Today on Consequence of Sound, we are sharing an episode from Beyond the Boys Club. Rising country star Brittney Spencer , known for her soulful vocals and honest lyrics, is turning heads with her genre-bending sound. This Baltimore native rose to fame through a viral cover of the Highway Women's "Crowded Table", and has since graced major stages and captivated audiences with her vulnerability and social activism. Her upcoming debut album, My Stupid Life , promises to further cement her place as...
Mar 15, 2024•40 min
For our latest episode of Consequence UNCUT , Heavy Consequence contributor and author Greg Prato speaks with Deep Purple band members Ian Paice and Roger Glover to celebrate Machine Head and “Smoke on the Water” ahead of the release of a super deluxe edition. Paice and Glover talk about the bizarre series of events that preceded the recording of the album, including the infamous incident that inspired "Smoke on the Water." Listen to Deep Purple band members Ian Paice and Roger Glover deep dive ...
Mar 14, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today on Consequence of Sound, we are going to share a Crate Diggings interview from Consequence UNCUT . Electro-funk duo Chromeo selected 10 essential funk albums that emerged from Dayton, Ohio's legendary music scene in the '70s and '80s. In a Crate Digging interview with Consequence's Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa, Chromeo's Dave 1 and P-Thugg track the evolution of Dayton's funk output, from the "bizarro Parliament Funkadelic" group The Ohio Players to Slave, to the legendary work of Roger T...
Mar 08, 2024•43 min
The Consequence of Sound feed is back! While it has been a while since we posted here, the Consequence Podcast Network has been busy creating some amazing content. To keep you hooked on the best in audio content, we'll be serving up a curated selection of episodes from the entire network right here. If you like what you hear, check out the link in the show notes so that you can dive into the full catalog and subscribe to never miss an episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...
Mar 08, 2024•46 sec
For our latest episode of Consequence UNCUT , Sheer Mag 's Tina Halladay and Matt Palmer take us through their brand new album, Playing Favorites , Track by Track. The duo explores some of the album's classic rock influences and speak to the album's air of tenderness and devotion. Halladay and Palmer also discuss the recording process, getting Mdou Moctar to perform a guest solo on the album, the meaning behind much of the album's lyrics, and their experience so far working with their new label,...
Mar 01, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 21
For our latest episode of Consequence Uncut , we explore aesthetic changes in film over the last 50 years, as bodybuilding culture changed Hollywood’s idea of what’s possible. To delve deeper into the reasons behind this, features editor Wren Graves speaks with Dr. Mike Israetel, a professor in the strength and hypertrophy masters program at Lehman College. Together the two discuss what people at the top of Hollywood know about physique training and preparing actors for roles, the influence of w...
Feb 29, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In 2022, K-pop singer AleXa made history by becoming the first female solo artist from South Korea to participate in the American Song Contest, representing her home state of Oklahoma. Her song "Wonderland" captivated audiences, propelling her to victory in the competition. But her story didn't stop there. Just one year later, AleXa became the first K-pop solo female artist to grace the stage at iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball, further showcasing her talent and expanding her global reach. On this epis...
Feb 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
For our latest episode of Consequence Uncut , we join electro-funk duo Chromeo as they select 10 essential funk albums that emerged from Dayton, Ohio's legendary music scene in the '70s and '80s. In a Crate Digging interview with Consequence's Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa, Chromeo's Dave 1 and P-Thugg track the evolution of Dayton's funk output, from the "bizarro Parliament Funkadelic" group The Ohio Players, to Slave, to the legendary work of Roger Troutman and Zapp. As funk enthusiasts, Chrom...
Feb 15, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In celebration of Baroness' new album, Stone , frontman John Bailey sat down with Heavy Consequence editor Spencer Kaufman to run through some of his favorite metal albums from the 1990s. From Death to Deftones, Bailey's picks are varied and hard-rockin'. In addition to gushing over his favorite tunes, Baizley chats about the process of writing and recording Stone , a record that saw the acclaimed metal act charting new waters. It also landed the band on a slew of year-end lists, including Heavy...
Jan 23, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 17
American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has been capturing hearts with her relatable lyrics and raw emotional vulnerability and this year may have been her best year ever. She toured with Olivia Rodrigo, opened for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, and even received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 66th Grammy Awards! On this episode of Consequence UNCUT, Gracie Abrams talks with Associate Editor Mary Siroky about her new album, opening for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, the Grammy nomination, h...
Jan 10, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Creating a sequel to the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was no small feat. However, the directorial trio of Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K.Thompson created a synergy that is already having audiences beg for more. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is simply the most visually stunning and action-packed superhero film of the year -- if not in years -- while also managing to create an intense story with emotional depth. Thus, it makes sense that these three are Cons...
Dec 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Nate Bargatze has been a respected standup comedian for years, but he's never had a year like 2023 -- which is why Consequence is naming him our Comedian of the Year . With his relatable, clean humor mining everyday situations for laugh, Bargatze broke records with both his new Amazon Prime Video special Hello World and his "Be Funny Tour," which smashed attendance records at Bridgestone Arena in his Nashville hometown. He also turned in one of the best Saturday Night Live hosting gigs in years....
Dec 18, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
James Ford made a name for himself by refusing to be pinned down and this year is no exception. In addition to the release of his first solo LP, The Hum , Ford produced Jessie Ware’s That! Feels Good! , Geese’s 3D Country , Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori , the self-titled debut from Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall’s The WAEVE, and Blur’s first album in eight years, The Ballad of Darren . Not only that, he worked with breakout newcomers The Last Dinner Party and Fat Dog. On this episode of Cons...
Dec 13, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Blondshell burst onto the indie rock scene and captured our sardonic hearts with her self-titled debut, and that's why she's Consequence 's 2023 Rookie of the Year . We caught up with the artist aka Sabrina Teitelbaum in the middle of her tour with Liz Phair. Calling in froma Minneapolis hotel room, Blondshell spoke with Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa about her grungy songwriting, toxic relationship habits, and being on the road for Phair's Welcome to Guyville 30th anniversary celebration. Read o...
Dec 11, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Zac Brown Band have captured their deep-seated passion for the stage and the open road on their new live album, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers . Their third live collection, the LP showcases the unexpected twists, surprises, and spontaneous guest appearances that make their shows so unforgettable. On this episode of Consequence UNCUT, frontman Zac Brown talks with Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa about his love for live performance, the inspiration behind From the Road , and the current state of...
Nov 21, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11