This Must Be the Gig is joined by Ólafur Arnalds.Across his impressive career, the Icelandic composer's work has scored ballet, TV, and film, in addition to a stunning discography. Like a fusion of classical composition, modernists like Arvo P

Local Natives on Staying Connected During Quarantine and Obsessing Over At the Drive-In

Nov 4th, 2020 1h 8m

This Must Be the Gig is joined by Local Natives.As two of the founding members of the Southern California band, Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn first came together when they were just high schoolers. Not long later, Local Natives' debut record Goril

Netta on Winning Eurovision, Working With Will Ferrell, and Recording Her New Album

Oct 21st, 2020 51m 1s

This Must Be the Gig is joined by Netta.The Israeli artist won the esteemed Eurovision contest in 2018, sealing the victory with the brilliant and quirky "Toy". Utilizing a loop station to accentuate her resonant, powerful voice, Netta has sin

Tawny Newsome and Bethany Thomas on Ditching Genres and the Power of DIY

Oct 7th, 2020 47m 8s

This Must Be the Gig is joined by Tawny Newsome and Bethany Thomas.You may know Tawny as one of the stars of TV shows like Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Space Force, as well as the co-host of Yo, Is This Racist? and

Black Thought on the Origins of The Roots and Covering DeBarge

Sep 23rd, 2020 32m 22s

This Must Be the Gig is joined by Black Thought of The Roots. Long before he became the voice of one of the most essential hip-hop groups of a generation, Tariq Trotter started performing on the streets of Philadelphia with another young man n

The Cranberries on the 25th Anniversary of No Need to Argue

Sep 9th, 2020 1h 1m

This Must Be the Gig is joined by Fergal Lawler and Noel Hogan of The Cranberries.The group formed in 1989 in Limerick, Ireland, along with Noel's brother Mike on bass and later joined by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. Over the course of eight al

Emily Cross on Being a Death Doula & Musician in 2020

Aug 26th, 2020 44m 44s

This Must Be the Gig is joined by Emily Cross of Cross Record.The experimental project focuses on a powerful fusion of visceral muscle and ephemeral glow—most recently culminating in an incredible self-titled record in 2019. In addition, Emily

Dave Bayley of Glass Animals on Falling Off Stages and Baking Cakes

Aug 12th, 2020 1h 5m

This Must Be the Gig is joined by Dave Bayley, the brilliant and charming frontman of Glass Animals. The English outfit formed in 2010, and have since grown into one of the most thrilling acts on the festival circuit. Alongside long-time frien

Maya Hawke on Her Debut Album and the Family Vibe of Stranger Things

Aug 5th, 2020 1h

This Must Be the Gig is joined by actor, poet, and musician Maya Hawke.At 21, Hawke is making a name for herself in multiple artistic practices. You may know her as Robin Buckley from last summer's Stranger Things 3, where she scooped up jokes

Drew Dixon on Breaking the Silence and Growing Up With Go-go

Jul 29th, 2020 1h 23m

This week, we're joined by Drew Dixon, the accomplished former Vice President of A&R at Arista Records, a former Director of A&R at Def Jam Recordings, the former General Manager of John Legend’s independent label Homeschool Records, and the fo

Austra on Growing Up in Opera and Big Gigs in Eastern Europe

Jul 15th, 2020 48m

The brilliant Katie Stelmanis of Austra joins the show this week to discuss her latest album and adjusting to life in the pandemic. After performing in other bands, Katie launched the Austra project in 2009, and since then has been producing so

Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro on the Future of Touring and Underwhelming Lars Ulrich

Jul 8th, 2020 1h 29m

This week, we're joined by the incredible and hilarious Simon Neil, vocalist/guitarist of Biffy Clyro. Since their foundation in 1995, the Scottish hard rock band have built an incredible resume and an adoring following, drawing massive crowds

Jehnny Beth on the Power of Imagination and the Inspiration of Karen O

Jun 24th, 2020 55m 36s

On this week's episode, we're joined by the inimitable, the powerful Jehnny Beth. There are incredibly few performers with Jehnny's intensity, including in her time as the vocalist for post-punk band Savages. Seeing her walk across the outstret

Johnny Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls on Opening for Motörhead and Quarantine Discs

Jun 17th, 2020 1h 8m

This week, This Must Be the Gig is joined by Johnny Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls. Since emerging as one of the most exciting voices of the '90s with hits like "Slide" and "Iris", the Goo Goo Dolls have continued to incessantly tour the world, contr

Ana Perrote of Hinds on Endless Touring and Fighting Misogyny

Jun 10th, 2020 1h

This week, This Must Be the Gig is joined by Ana Perrote, vocalist/guitarist of Hinds. The Madrid-based indie rockers first made their name for raucous live shows and gleeful garage rock off their 2016 debut Leave Me Alone. As the years have go

Bonus

Black Lives Matter

Jun 3rd, 2020 4m

We at This Must Be the Gig wanted to share this brief recording to say that our hearts and our minds are with the communities perpetually devastated by police violence, and with the people protesting that tragic reality. We wanted to use this m

Rose McGowan on the Solace and Strength of Her New Album and Building a Better World

May 27th, 2020 1h 45m

This week, This Must Be the Gig is joined by actor, filmmaker, musician, and fearless activist Rose McGowan. Known for her roles in films like Scream and Jawbreaker and TV shows like Charmed, Rose's recent life has been dedicated to bringing th

Fan Favorites From the First 100! (Feat. Alicia Keys, Mike Patton, Jenny Slate & Jacob Collier!)

May 20th, 2020 1h 13m

On today's episode, host Lior Phillips and Engineer Adam celebrate 100 episodes of This Must Be the Gig. After compiling votes from listeners, the duo reflect on 12 fan favorite episode and share key clips. Special memories include Mike Patton

JoJo on Singing for Britney Spears, Learning From Robin Williams, and Her New Album

May 6th, 2020 57m 38s

JoJo burst onto the scene at only 14 years old with her 2004 debut single "Leave (Get Out)", an incredible, soulful jam that is already stuck in your head just from reading the title. After releasing two albums as a teen, a dispute with her lab

Sylvan Esso on the WITH Tour, Their New Concert Film, and Their Upcoming Album

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 24m

The absolute legends and loveliest of people, Sylvan Esso join the podcast this week for a delightful chat. The duo of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn produce some of the most propulsive, explosive, heart-pumping tunes and lead the biggest dance

Alex Ebert on Edward Sharpe, Meeting Jim Carrey, and His New Solo Album

Apr 22nd, 2020 57m 7s

This week we're joined by the Alex Ebert. In addition to leading ImaRobot and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Alex also won a Golden Globe for scoring the Robert Redford-starring film All is Lost. And now, Alex has just released his secon

Michael C Hall, Peter Yanowitz, and Matt Katz-Bohen of Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum

Apr 8th, 2020 1h 8m

This week we're joined by the exquisitely named Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum. The trio was founded after Michael C. Hall met Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen while starring in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Though they met on Broadway, t

Nigel Godrich & Laura Bettinson of Ultraista on Their New Short Film

Apr 1st, 2020 1h 6m

Fresh off the March 13th release of their new album, Sister, Nigel Godrich and Laura Bettinson of Ultraísta join This Must Be the Gig to premiere their brand new short film directed by the band and filmed throughout London, featuring a series o

Jacob Collier on Staying Energized and Creative in Self-Quarantine

Mar 25th, 2020 2h

As we all continue on our homebound journey, we bring you a conversation with Grammy-winning polymath, prodigy, and musical genius Jacob Collier. And because we know you're all in need of an extra bit of distraction, Jacob and host Lior Phillip

Zola Jesus on Coronavirus and the Music Industry

Mar 18th, 2020 1h 24m

We are all coming to terms with the new reality of a world dominated by COVID-19, only one aspect of which is the temporary shutdown of live music. With concerts and festivals being canceled or postponed, fans and artists alike are facing a who