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Inside the Studio

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iHeartRadio presents “Inside The Studio,” an in-depth series featuring intimate conversations with some of music’s biggest stars and emerging talents. Each episode features an unscripted sit-down with artists on the verge of releasing new material – rounded out with a tour through their lives and discographies. “Inside The Studio” reveals previously unseen sides of artists, giving fans the sort of access that is missing from much of today’s music coverage. Inside the Studio is hosted by music journalist Jordan Runtagh (People, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, VH1), Co-Host of the iHeartMedia podcast "Rivals: Music's Greatest Feuds' and host of iHeartMedia's new podcast "Off The Record.'
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Episodes

ITS Home Edition: JoJo

The pop diva opens up about her sultry new studio album Good to Know , inspired by love, lust, and her years-long battle to earn control of her voice after label problems threatened to end her musical career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 202033 min

ITS Home Edition: Chase Rice

The country star discusses his ongoing, multi-part album project, compares the music industry to his stint on Survivor, and explains why he has a crossbow range in his house. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202029 min

ITS Home Edition: Saweetie

One of hip hop’s brightest new stars opens up about sampling a Bay Area classic in her new song “Tap In”, how social media has changed the rap game, and what it takes to be a budding media mogul. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 04, 202023 min

Katy Perry

Just a few weeks before the birth of her baby girl, Katy Perry talked with host Joe Levy about the long road to her new album, "Smile" (Capitol Records) — which was two years in the making, and chronicles of the ups and downs of her last three years. The California Gurl and "American Idol" judge opened up about the intensive, week-long therapy program that helped turn things around, and how she writes songs that embody what she calls a Phoenix from the ashes Scorpio archetype. Learn more about y...

Aug 28, 202054 min

ITS Home Edition: Jason Mraz

In a time of stress and uncertainty, Jason Mraz is promoting positivity and gratitude with his new LP, Look for the Good . On the latest socially distant edition of ‘Inside the Studio,’ the singer-songwriter discusses his reggae-tinged album, citing influences ranging from Bob Marley to Mr. Rogers. He also opens up about quarantine life on his avocado ranch and the legacy of his modern wedding standard “I’m Yours.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omny...

Aug 26, 202036 min

ITS Home Edition: Jimmie Allen

The country powerhouse opens up about his star-studded new EP ‘Bettie James’ (which features appearances by Brad Paisley, Charlie Pride, Noah Cyrus, Darius Rucker and more!), his experience raising an infant during a pandemic, and his passion for all things Disney. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 21, 202029 min

ITS Home Edition: Anthony Ramos

The multi-talented star opens up about his new single “Stop,” his upcoming role in the film adaptation of 'In the Heights,' and his star-making turn in the Broadway phenomenon 'Hamilton.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 202030 min

ITS Home Edition: Melissa Etheridge

On the latest socially distant episode of ITS, the rock icon opens up about staying in touch with fans through EtheridgeTV, the television studio she built in her garage, and how the power of music helped her heal following the death of her son Beckett in May. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 12, 202029 min

ITS Home Edition: Parmalee

Matt Thomas of Parmalee opens up about life in lockdown, an optimistic new single "Just the Way" with Blanco Brown, an early collaboration with Nikki Sixx, and the group's long, challenging road from local family band to country hitmakers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 07, 202028 min

ITS Home Edition: Ryan Tedder

Ryan Tedder has crafted smashes for Beyonce, Taylor Swift, the Jonas Brothers, Paul McCartney and so many more. On the latest “socially distant” episode of Inside the Studio, the master hitmaker breaks down his songwriting process, opens up about the emotional challenges of quarantine, and offers a taste of the upcoming LP from his own ultra successful band, OneRepublic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 31, 202033 min

ITS Home Edition: Car Seat Headrest

Will Toledo, the maestro behind Car Seat Headrest, opens up about his expansive new album, ‘Making a Door Less Open’, injecting some theatricality into his stage act, and why he started wearing a mask before it was cool. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 202032 min

ITS Home Edition: All Time Low

On the latest “socially distant” episode of ITS, pop punk princes Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat of All Time Low go deep about quarantining on a farm, their real life ‘Spinal Tap’ moment, and why their new album ‘Wake Up Sunshine’ is a throwback to their early days in a Baltimore basement. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 17, 202034 min

Run the Jewels

Call them Yankee and the Brave or call them El-P and Killer Mike. The hiphop legends from Run the Jewels have made a fourth album that's being hailed as one of the year's best, and they go in-depth with host Joe Levy on how they put together tracks that have become instant protest anthems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 15, 202059 min

ITS Home Edition: JP Saxe

Singer-songwriter JP Saxe opens up about the buzzy duet “If the World Is Ending,” which became a pandemic anthem for many quarantining together with their loved ones. He also explains how his relationship with cowriter (and singing partner!) Julia Michaels went from professional to romantic as they recorded the track. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 10, 202026 min

ITS Home Edition: X Ambassadors

On the latest “socially distant” edition of Inside the Studio, X Ambassadors frontman Sam Harris details the origins of “Zen,” the band’s new song about finding peace in the midst of lockdown. The outspoken singer also opened up about how the group are moving forward with a new album, and explained why he broke quarantine to protest systemic racism and social injustice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 03, 202029 min

ITS Home Edition: Trevor Daniel

Our latest "socially distant" episode features Trevor Daniel, whose rebound anthem "Falling" cracked the Top 20 after blowing up on TikTok. Daniel opens up about performing his hit for the ex who inspired it, the challenges of releasing his debut album in the midst of a pandemic, and navigating the high highs and low lows of love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 26, 202031 min

ITS Home Edition: Ashe

IHeartMedia’s new “socially-distant” version of Inside the Studio explores how artists are coping with the COVID-19 lockdown and how it’s impacting the way they make music. The first episode of our new series features ASHE, the voice behind the triumphant “Moral of the Story” — which has been embraced as an empowering post-breakup anthem. The singer-songwriter opens up to "Quarantine Correspondent" Jordan Runtagh about the personal pain that inspired "Moral of the Story," and how it wound up in ...

Jun 19, 202029 min

Sam Hunt

Sam Hunt talks with host Joe Levy about how he went from college football quarterback to one of Nashville’s best songwriters, and why his Southside album was six years in the making. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 05, 202057 min

Stone Temple Pilots

On the latest Inside the Studio, host Joe Levy sits down with Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz of the Stone Temple Pilots to talk about their latest album, Perdida , how the band kept going after the tragic losses of singers Scott Weiland and Chester Bennington, and the surprising connection between STP and Karen Carpenter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 01, 202048 min

Adam Lambert

On the latest Inside the Studio, host Joe Levy is joined by Adam Lambert, whose new album, “Velvet” (More Is More/Empire), was four years in the making. Adam talks about his time on “American Idol,” how performing with Queen has helped drive his own recording, and how he’s found the freedom to make the music he wants. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 03, 202057 min

Niall Horan

This time around on Inside the Studio, host Joe Levy is in London with Niall Horan to discuss “Heartbreak Weather” (Capitol Records), Niall’s second album since One Direction went on hiatus. Niall opens up about how he started writing songs while recovering from both sinus surgery and a breakup, shares details about recording at a studio in the Bahamas that has a champagne bottle vending machine, and talks about his upcoming tour with Lewis Capaldi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

Mar 13, 20201 hr

James Taylor

Inside the Studio returns, as host Joe Levy sits down with the one of the all-time great singer-songwriters James Taylor to discuss Taylor’s first album in five years, “American Standard” (Fantasy Records), as well as Taylor’s new audio memoir, “Break Shot.” Taylor opens up his childhood, his high-school band with his older brother, and how the songs and struggles he grew up with influenced his new record of classics from the Great American Songbook. Follow Inside the Studio on iHeartRadio, or s...

Mar 09, 202053 min

Andrea Bocelli

Global superstar Andrea Bocelli is back with “Si” (Decca/Verve Records) -- his first album of newly written songs in 14 years, featuring collabs with Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and many others. We had a chance to sit down with Andrea and his son/protégé Matteo (who also appears on the album) to discuss his stellar career, the process of making this album and what his most dangerous hobbies might be. Follow Inside the Studio on iHeartRadio, or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about...

Nov 06, 201928 minEp. 7

Garth Brooks

Just back from his history-making concert at Notre Dame University, Garth Brooks - the ‘Guru of Nashville’ - invites us into his home studio to deliver a sermon on the inspiration behind his latest release, “The Anthology Part III Live” (Pearl Records). Not to mention, drop some exclusive details on his upcoming tour and studio album. Follow Inside the Studio on iHeartRadio, or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

Nov 19, 201850 min

Steve Perry

You know the voice and you know the songs: “Any Way You Want It,” “Oh Sherrie,” and of course, the perennial fist-in-the-air power ballad (and “Sopranos” finale soundtrack) “Don’t Stop Believin'.” All those great lyrics and melodies came out of the heart, mind and larynx of one man: Steve Perry. After leaving Journey and stepping back from his successful solo career due to what he calls “PTSD,” he’s back with “Traces” (Fantasy Records). Get the full story on his long hiatus, the heartbreaking mo...

Oct 30, 201839 min

Paul McCartney

This time around, we head north to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Why, you ask? Why, to sit down with some scrappy newcomer named Paul McCartney. Sir Paul lays out the process of making his new album – “Egypt Station” (Capitol Records), his first #1 chart debut in 36 years – and he also divulges some new stories from the Beatles days, everything from on-stage volume wars to the band’s mindset as they crafted their final masterpieces. Follow Inside the Studio on iHeartRadio, or subscribe wherever you listen...

Oct 16, 201842 min

Lenny Kravitz

Join us, dear listener, on a journey into the dream life of Lenny Kravitz, who sits with our host Joe Levy and opines on his 30-something years as a rock and roll icon and hitmaker. Lenny breaks down the serpentine process of making his brand new album “Raise Vibration” (BMG Records), his unorthodox songwriting methods and his take on the state of the world. Special thanks to Lenny, BMG Records, Johnny Cash (you’ll see why) and the whole crew. Follow Inside the Studio on iHeartRadio, or subscrib...

Sep 04, 201842 min

Dave Matthews

This time around on iHeartRadio Presents: Inside the Studio, host Joe Levy goes deep with Dave Matthews, on the heels of the release of his most recent (and record-setting) #1 album “Come Tomorrow” (RCA Records). Levy probes everything from the recent changes in the Dave Matthews Band lineup, Dave’s response to the backhanded compliment he receives in the hit film “Lady Bird” and why it looks like there’s no end in sight for the 50-something rocker. Special thanks to Dave and RCA Records. Follow...

Jul 17, 201843 min

Mike Shinoda

On the debut episode of Inside the Studio, host Joe Levy sits down with Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda to discuss his first official solo album, “Post Traumatic”, and the process of creating music after the passing of his bandmate and friend Chester Bennington. Mike walks us through the inspiration for his new album and tracks like “Hold it Together”, “World’s on Fire” and more. Special thanks to Mike Shinoda, Linkin Park and Warner Bros. Records. Follow Inside the Studio on iHeartRadio, or subscrib...

Jun 12, 201844 min

iHeartRadio Presents: Inside The Studio

Launching June 12th. Follow Inside the Studio on iHeartRadio, or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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