Best Musc Interviews Podcasts (2025)

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Phoebe Rings 30:23

2d ago30:23

30:23

Our guests today are Aotearoa four-piece Phoebe Rings, a dream pop band crafting some of the most transportive music you’ll hear this year—blending jazz, Korean city pop, soul, and more. Dubbed a local supergroup, the band features members who’ve played with Tiny Ruins, Fazerdaze, and Lucky Boy, and recently released their stunning debut album Aseu…

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Linying 34:05

4d ago34:05

34:05

Our guest today on the podcast is alternative pop songwriter Linying. Originally from Singapore and now based in Los Angeles, Linying crafts dreamy, atmospheric pop that wouldn’t feel out of place alongside artists like St. Vincent, Mitski, or Men I Trust. In April, she released her stunning sophomore album Swim, Swim—a beautifully fluid record sha…

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renforshort 2.0 43:55

6d ago43:55

43:55

Our guest today on the podcast is Canadian alt-pop artist renforshort. The Toronto-born songwriter has spent the past few years carving out a name as one of pop’s most compelling new voices—blending elements of indie rock, folk, and experimental alt-pop into a sound that’s entirely her own. Influenced by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Nirvana, and Ell…

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The Ting Tings 30:18

9d ago30:18

30:18

Our guests today are British duo The Ting Tings. They shot to global fame in the 2000s with indie-dance hits like “That’s Not My Name” and “Shut Up & Let Me Go,” earning GRAMMY and BRIT nominations, and soundtracking everything from iPod ads to viral moments. A recent sync in Netflix’s The Life List sparked a new wave of discovery, sending streams …

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#272 - Agent Steve Murphy: 400 Kilos, CIA Lies, and a $300K Hit | The Real DEA Story Of HUNTING Escobar 2:45:50

10d ago2:45:50

2:45:50

What does it take to bring down the most powerful drug lord in modern history? In this gripping episode, DEA Special Agent Steve Murphy, one of the agents who helped take down Pablo Escobar, joins me to unpack the truth behind the manhunt that inspired Netflix’s Narcos. From gunfights in Miami and undercover stings gone sideways, to the 18-month ch…

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Tash Sultana 29:43

11d ago29:43

29:43

Our guest today is Australian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana. Over the past decade, Tash has become one of the country’s most celebrated artists—a one-person powerhouse known for their genre-blending sound and electrifying live performances. Last week, Tash released a new EP titled Return to the Roots—a raw, soul-searchi…

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Cil 23:01

13d ago23:01

23:01

Our guest today is rising pop star Cil. The Colorado-born, LA-based singer and songwriter makes hypnotic R&B-infused pop that’s as emotionally raw as it is sonically slick—and she’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting new voices in the genre. With co-signs from the likes of Stevie Nicks and praise from Billboard and V Magazine, she’s already …

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Mt. Joy 22:40

16d ago22:40

22:40

Our guests today are beloved indie-rock five-piece Mt. Joy. Originally from Philadelphia, the band has seen a huge rise over the past few years off the back of their 2022 record Orange Blood—selling out venues like Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks, touring with The Lumineers, and collaborating with artists like Maren Morris. Now, they return wit…

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Brandon 33:55

18d ago33:55

33:55

Our guest today is Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter Brandon. The multi-instrumentalist makes music that floats between alternative, R&B, and modern folk—crafting some of the smoothest, most delicate sounds you’ll hear this year. With the release of his entirely self-produced debut album Before You Go, Brandon has firmly carved out a space of…

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OK Go (Damian Kulash) 42:18

23d ago42:18

42:18

Our guests today are the beloved and endlessly inventive indie rock band OK Go. Originally from Chicago, the band has carved one of the most unconventional paths in modern music—catapulting to global fame with a viral video and going on to earn billions of streams, chart-topping hits, and accolades including three VMAs and a GRAMMY. Last month, OK …

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#271 - Sgt. John Mattingly: Breonna Taylor, The RAID, & The Aftermath 1:59:42

23d ago1:59:42

1:59:42

What really happened the night of the Breonna Taylor raid? In this episode, retired Louisville Sergeant John Mattingly shares his firsthand experience from the 2020 police operation that became a national flashpoint. Shot in the leg during the raid that left Breonna Taylor dead, Mattingly takes us beyond the headlines and social media narratives. F…

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Bliss N Eso 26:37

24d ago26:37

26:37

Our guests today are Australian hip-hop royalty—Bliss N Eso. Over the past two decades, the duo have carved out a legendary place in the country’s music scene, earning multiple ARIA Awards and releasing eight studio albums without ever compromising their unique voice. 2025 is already shaping up to be huge, with the release of their new single “Chem…

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Tyne-James Organ 2.0 29:13

1M ago29:13

29:13

Our guest today is Australian indie singer-songwriter Tyne-James Organ. Since first emerging in 2016, the Wollongong-born artist has become one of the country’s most beloved live performers, earning a loyal following through his emotionally resonant songwriting and captivating stage presence. Today marks the release of his brilliant second album Th…

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spill tab 28:06

1M ago28:06

28:06

Our guest today is the genre-defying alt-pop artist and producer spill tab. The project of Claire Chicha, spill tab blends elements of jazz, indie, pop, funk, and classical into a playful yet emotionally rich sound that’s hard to pin down—in the best possible way. With collaborations alongside Gus Dapperton and Matilda Mann, and tour dates supporti…

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Spacey Jane 28:48

1M ago28:48

28:48

Our guests today are none other than Aussie indie rock royalty, Spacey Jane. The Perth four-piece has spent the past few years rising to the top of Australia’s music scene—collecting ARIA and AIR Awards for their first two records Sunlight and Here Comes Everybody, and building a devoted global following along the way. Now, they return with their t…

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#270 - Adam Butler: Conversations with GOD, Angels, & Aliens | Exploring DMT 2:34:24

1M ago2:34:24

2:34:24

On this episode of The Zach Show, Adam Butler and Zach discuss DMT, the psychedelic molecule that Adam claims saved his life. From suicidal despair in the desert to conversations with God, demons, and dimensional beings, Adam recounts his transformation through DMT with brutal honesty and poetic grit. We unpack the “Miracle Molecule” from every ang…

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Anna Shoemaker 27:16

1M ago27:16

27:16

Our guest today is indie pop songwriter Anna Shoemaker. Now based in Los Angeles, Anna recently released her brilliant second album Somebody Should Stop Her—a bold, emotionally raw collection that moves away from the synth-led sound of her debut in favour of organic instrumentation and introspective songwriting that captures the messiness of young …

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Blondshell 16:08

1M ago16:08

16:08

Our guest today is the phenomenal indie rock songwriter Blondshell. The project of Los Angeles-based artist Sabrina Teitelbaum first made waves in 2023 with her self-titled debut, which earned critical acclaim worldwide for its raw, intense guitar work and sharp lyricism. Today, she returns with her second album If You Asked for a Picture, a bold a…

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Jensen McRae 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

Our guest today is the brilliant singer-songwriter Jensen McRae. Known for her ability to craft songs that are both deeply personal and strikingly universal, the folk-pop artist has toured with the likes of Noah Kahan, MUNA, and Amos Lee, and earned admiration from artists including Maisie Peters and Gretta Ray. Last week, Jensen released her stunn…

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Beach Bunny 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

Our guests today are Chicago-based indie favourites Beach Bunny. Originally launched as a solo project by front-woman Lili Trifilio, the band has grown into a powerhouse of guitar-driven power pop—earning multi-platinum singles, critical acclaim, and viral success with tracks like “Cloud 9.” This week, they return with their third album Tunnel Visi…

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Black Country, New Road 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Our guests today are the beloved British indie collective Black Country, New Road. The acclaimed art-rock band recently returned with their third studio album Forever Howlong—a bold and beautiful leap forward in both sound and spirit. Following the 2022 departure of frontman Isaac Wood—just before the release of their beloved second album Ants From…

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#269 - Dr. José Loiaza & Dr. Julie Labau: The REAL Story Behind Mosquito-Borne Disease | From The Jungle To The Lab 1:57:47

2M ago1:57:47

1:57:47

On this episode of The Zach Show, Zach sits down with Dr. Jose Loiaza and Dr. Julie Labau to discuss mosquito-borne disease, the biggest myths about mosquitoes, whether we're on the brink of a supervirus pandemic, a recent research expedition to the Darien Gap, climate change, the origin of the coronavirus, Trump's threats to take over the Panama c…

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Slowdive 16:45

2M ago16:45

16:45

Our guests today are shoegaze legends Slowdive. Formed in Reading, England in 1989, the iconic five-piece helped shape the genre’s soundscape with their seminal 1993 record Souvlaki. After reforming in 2014, they’ve continued to tour and create new music—most recently with their critically acclaimed 2023 album everything is alive. Following a succe…

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Isabel LaRosa 22:57

2M ago22:57

22:57

Our guest today is rising alternative-pop star Isabel LaRosa. The Maryland-born artist grew up in a musical household—her father played saxophone, and she was writing songs with her brother Thomas from a young age. Fast forward to 2025, and Isabel has become one of pop’s most exciting new voices. With over 2 billion Spotify streams and recent nods …

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Ruby Gill 2.0 38:11

2M ago38:11

38:11

Our guest today is the extraordinary Ruby Gill. The South African-born, Naarm-based singer-songwriter has built a reputation for crafting music that’s both deeply introspective and sharply observant—capturing life’s most vulnerable moments while reflecting on the world around us. Last week, Ruby released her stunning second album, Some Kind of Cont…

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Sleigh Bells 34:55

2M ago34:55

34:55

Our guests today are none other than indie icons Sleigh Bells. For the past 15 years, the genre-blending duo of Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller have fused hip-hop, punk, pop, thrash, and techno into a sound that’s loud, chaotic, and entirely their own. With tracks like “Tell 'Em,” “Rill Rill,” and “Comeback Kid,” they’ve carved out a legacy and are …

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Ball Park Music 2.0 31:11

2M ago31:11

31:11

Our guests today are Australia’s favourite indie darlings, Ball Park Music. For over a decade, they’ve been one of the country’s most influential indie bands, earning ARIA, AIR, and APRA Award nominations while becoming triple J favourites since their 2011 debut, Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs. Today, they return with their eighth studio album, …

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Liz Stringer 30:27

2M ago30:27

30:27

Our guest today is beloved Australian singer-songwriter Liz Stringer. An AIR Award winner and staple of the Aussie music scene since 2006, she’s built an incredible career through both her solo work and her collaborations with Dyson Stringer Cloher. While best known for her indie and rock roots, Liz’s new album, The Second High, sees her embracing …

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Perfume Genius 21:42

3M ago21:42

21:42

Our guest today is alternative songwriter and artist Perfume Genius, the musical project of Mike Hadreas. For 15 years, he’s evolved from sparse acoustics to ‘80s pop, chamber pop, and alt-rock—earning Grammy and GLAAD nods and collaborating with Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Sharon Van Etten. Today, he releases his seventh album, Glory, a record that sees h…

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My Morning Jacket (Carl Broemel) 27:10

3M ago27:10

27:10

Our guest today is the much-beloved American rock band My Morning Jacket. Since forming in 1998, the Louisville five-piece has built a sound that fluidly blends alternative, country, roots, and rock. Last week, they dropped their 10th studio album, is—a milestone for the band as they teamed up with an outside producer for the first time, bringing i…

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Mia Wray 24:40

3M ago24:40

24:40

Our guest today is Aussie indie-pop singer-songwriter Mia Wray. Her long-awaited debut album, hi, it’s nice to meet me, has finally arrived—a stunning collection of songs that trace her journey from the end of a long-term relationship to a new awakening, one that helped her embrace her queerness. The album beautifully captures this evolution while …

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#268 - James Mahaffey: The TERRIFYING History Of Atomic Accidents, The Manhattan Project, Chernobyl, Roswell, & The UFO Connection 2:06:36

3M ago2:06:36

2:06:36

On this episode of The Zach Show, Jim Mahaffey and Zach discuss how Jim became fascinated with nuclear history, the most infamous atomic weapons smuggler of all time, the high-risk environment of The Manhattan Project, what really went wrong at Chornobyl, a perfect explanation of what happened at Roswell, Cold Fusion, whether a nuclear powered Iron…

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Old Mervs 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

Our guests today are WA indie rock duo Old Mervs, who are gearing up to release one of the most anticipated debut records of 2025. Their self-titled album drops next week on March 21st, a sprawling debut recorded with legendary Aussie producer Chris Collins (Royal Otis, Pacific Avenue). Blending Britpop, grunge, indie rock, and acoustic folk, the r…

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SASAMI 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

Our guest today is alternative pop polymath SASAMI. The Korean American songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist is a true musical chameleon, seamlessly shifting between heavy metal, industrial, folk ballads, and alt-pop while touring with the likes of Mitski, Soccer Mommy, and Snail Mail. Today, she releases her most pop-focused record yet—…

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Franc Moody 31:50

3M ago31:50

31:50

Our guests today are the brilliant British electronic music duo Franc Moody. Composed of Jon Moody and Ned Franc, the pair has carved out a unique niche in the world of soulful disco grooves and textured electronic music, blending influences from artists like LCD Soundsystem, Daft Punk, and Jamiroquai. With their third studio album, Chewing the Fat…

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#267 - The Rendlesham Forest UFO Encounter: NUCLEAR Weapons, Laser Beams, Glowing Crafts, & UAP Coverup 1:29:23

4M ago1:29:23

1:29:23

On this solo episode of The Zach Show, Zach discusses the infamous Rendlesham Forest UFO Encounter, the much less discussed first-hand witness accounts of the UFO visiting the nuclear storage facility with live tactical nukes, the radar readings of the crafts from the encounter, the case for UAP transparency, the future of humanity as a species not…

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Matilda Mann 28:45

4M ago28:45

28:45

Our guest today is brilliant British singer-songwriter Matilda Mann. An indie-folk artist known for her beautifully intimate songs, she draws inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell, and Laura Marling. Since 2019, she has released four EPs, built a devoted fanbase, and toured with Beabadoobee and Arlo Parks. Now, she’s gearing up to release her…

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Sebastian Schub 27:52

4M ago27:52

27:52

Our guest today is an exciting new voice in singer-songwriter music—Sebastian Schub. The British-German artist first made a name for himself busking in London and Dublin before shifting to original music, leading to his breakout track Sing Like Madonna. With 15 million Spotify streams, the song is drawing comparisons to Hozier and Michael Marcagi t…

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Goo Goo Dolls 32:22

4M ago32:22

32:22

Our guests today are one of the most beloved alternative rock bands of the ‘90s and 2000s—it’s the Goo Goo Dolls. The multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated duo from Buffalo, New York, have sold over 15 million records worldwide, delivering unforgettable hits like Iris, Slide, Name, and Here Is Gone. 2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for the…

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The Wombats 25:34

4M ago25:34

25:34

Our guests today are none other than indie-rock royalty, The Wombats. The honorary Australian lads from Liverpool are back with their sixth studio album, Oh! The Ocean—a record that subtly expands their sonic palette while still delivering the anthemic energy fans love. In today’s episode, we welcome Matthew Murphy, aka Murph, back to the podcast t…

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#266 - BLACK SWAN Breakdown: Nina's Descent Into MADNESS, Lily Vs. Nina Rivalry, Fan Theories, & The Price Of Perfection | Dr. Julie Labau 1:38:40

4M ago1:38:40

1:38:40

On this episode of The Zach Show, Julie and Zach discuss Black Swan, more specifically the twisted journey of Nina's descent into madness, the erotic rivalry that unfolded between Lily and Nina, fan theories on the film, the price of perfection, and more. Guest bio: Dr. Julie Labau is a research scientist for the Smithsonian Tropical Research Insti…

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Mallrat 2.0 26:04

4M ago26:04

26:04

Our guest today is Australia’s very own Gen-Z pop princess, Mallrat. The Brisbane-born, now Melbourne and LA-based artist is back this week with her brand-new record, Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right—a stunning album that sees her weaving together obscure hip-hop samples, melancholic pop melodies, and introspective lyricism in a way that fee…

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Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory 20:10

4M ago20:10

20:10

Our guest today is the incredible Sharon Van Etten. A celebrated indie-rock singer-songwriter, Sharon has released six studio albums and collaborated with artists like Angel Olsen, Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, and Bon Iver. But today marks the start of a brand-new chapter, as she unveils the debut album from her newly formed band, Sharo…

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