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Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
Music and storytelling meet on Broken Record, where artists across genres and generations sit down to explore the joy, chaos, and vulnerability of creating—and what it means to devote a life to music. From legendary icons to groundbreaking new voices, each episode captures artists in conversation sharing the inspirations and experiences that shape their craft.
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Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondSublime
30 years ago, Sublime released the album that defined Southern California’s music scene for a generation. Now the band is preparing to put out their…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondThe Favors (Finneas & Ashe)
Word first broke about the band The Favors back in February, when cryptic posts revealed that Billie Eilish’s producer and brother, Finneas, was making…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondGene Simmons
What was meant to be an hour-long interview with Gene Simmons turned into one of the stranger conversations we’ve had on Broken Record. As co-founder…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondLoudon Wainwright III
In 2022, at 75 years-old, Loudon Wainwright III released Lifetime Achievement—an aptly titled album from a songwriter whose debut came more than fifty…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondInfinity Song: Live From Tribeca Festival
Great musical chemistry often starts at home. Think of family bands like Sly and the Family Stone, The Beach Boys, the Bee Gees, Haim, Oasis, AC/DC, and The…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondMargo Price
Margo Price’s new album, Hard Headed Woman, was recorded in the heart of Nashville at the legendary RCA Studio A—the very place where the…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondAnnahstasia
Soaring, lush and steeped in soul, Annahstasia has a voice that feels distant and intimate all at once. She was scouted in high school for a career in pop…
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Spellling
Chrystia Cabral is the experimental, often mystically-inclined Oakland artist who records as Spellling. Since her 2019 debut, she’s built a reputation…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondDaron Malakian
Daron Malakian first made his name as the enigmatic guitarist and songwriter behind System of a Down. Between 1998 and 2005, the band released five…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondBilal
Today, we’re joined by one of the most inventive and electrifying vocalists in modern soul music: Bilal. Since the release of his debut album 1st Born…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondMike Shinoda
Mike Shinoda took a bold step last fall when he reintroduced Linkin Park with a new lineup featuring drummer Colin Brittain and singer Emily Armstrong as lead…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJesse Malin
Jesse Malin quite literally came of age onstage in the gritty clubs of New York City. At just 12 years old, he fronted Heart Attack—one of the earliest…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondHaim
The youngest Haim sister, Alana, started playing music with her older sisters, Danielle and Este, when she was just four years old. Back then, the three of…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondBootsy Collins
Today on Broken Record, we’re joined by the one and only Bootsy Collins. Bootsy burst onto the scene in the early ’70s as James Brown’s…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondPaul Stanley
Today, Justin Richmond is joined by the Starchild himself—KISS co-founder and frontman, Paul Stanley. Born and raised in New York City, Paul fell in love…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondShirley Manson
Shirley Manson rose to '90s fame as the magnetic front woman of Garbage, but she was already a seasoned singer when guitarist Steve Marker spotted her in a…
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Rewind: Jeff Tweedy
Today, we're revisiting a gem from our archives. In late 2020, Wilco's frontman and acclaimed songwriter Jeff Tweedy released his compact yet powerful book…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondBen Kweller
For close to three decades, Ben Kweller’s been crafting deeply personal indie rock that's both intimate and expansive. From his early days fronting the…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondKali Uchis
Over the past few years, Kali Uchis has released three standout albums: Red Moon in Venus, Orquídeas, and now her latest, Sincerely. Each has made a…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRico Nasty
Rico Nasty is a genre-defying force in contemporary hip-hop, known for her raw, unapologetic style and fearless experimentation. Rico started releasing…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondDaryl Hall
Daryl Hall stands as one of the greatest pop songwriters in music history. As the iconic half of Hall & Oates, his classic tracks like "Sara Smile," "Rich…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRichard Thompson
Richard Thompson is a London-born guitar virtuoso whose career started in 1967 as part of the groundbreaking folk band Fairport Convention. The following…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJim James
Jim James, the frontman of My Morning Jacket, has lived many lives over the band’s 27-year career. He started as a hopeful young musician, chasing the…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondDaniel Lanois: Live From On Air Fest
Join us for an intimate conversation with legendary producer and songwriter Daniel Lanois, captured live at Brooklyn's premier podcast event, On Air Fest. Host…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJustice
Justice, the French electronic music duo composed of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay is the gift that keeps on giving. They just released an…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondAdam Duritz
Adam Duritz is no stranger to the spotlight. Counting Crows’ 1993 debut album, August And Everything After, sold over seven million copies in the U.S…
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Business of Art: The Entrepreneurial Mindset & Music
Join Justin Richmond and Ben Walter, CEO of Chase For Business, for a special conversation about finding success in the music industry through non-traditional…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmondesperanza spalding
A month ago at the Grammys, Alicia Keys gave a beautiful speech while accepting the Global Impact Award. Part of her speech was dedicated to the women…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondAlice Randall
Alice Randall is a country music songwriter, a New York Times bestselling author, and a newly minted memoirist. She calls her new book, My Black Country, a…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondBilly Corgan
In the 30-plus years since Billy Corgan hit it big as the lead singer/songwriter of The Smashing Pumpkins, he’s become many things including the owner of…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondThe Black Keys
The Black Keys are gearing up to release their latest album, No Rain, No Flowers. The Akron, Ohio duo consisting of Dan Auerbach on lead vocals and guitar, and…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondTunde Adebimpe
Tunde Adebimpe is a creative powerhouse. He's a cartoonist, a painter, a director, a Hollywood actor, and for the past 20 years, he’s been the lead…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondCymande
The British funk band Cymande released their self-titled debut in 1972. The album’s deep calypso and reggae rhythms are inspired by its member’s…
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Will Smith
Big Willie is back! He's traded his larger than life, excessively positive raps for something more dark and complex but equally inspiring. Anyone following…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondPushkin Loves Love Songs: Babyface, Broken Hearts, and the Best Genre for Love
Nothing says romance like a perfect playlist—except, maybe, a special network-wide episode about love songs. In this Valentine’s Day special…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondSmokey Robinson
As if having one of the most beautiful and distinctive voices of all time weren’t enough, Smokey Robinson is also one of the greatest songwriters ever, a…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondNada Surf
Indie rock band Nada Surf first hit big on college radio in 1996 with their driving, guitar forward song, “Popular.” The band started playing…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJerry Cantrell
Jerry Cantrell has been the lead guitarist and songwriter for Alice in Chains since the band formed in 1987. By the mid ‘90s after a run of…
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LA Fire Disaster Relief From MusiCares
Today Justin Richmond has a quick chat with Laura Segura, the Executive Director of MusiCares—a Recording Academy non-profit that's currently offering…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondSonny Rollins
Coming off the loss of Quincy Jones, Benny Golson, Roy Haynes and Lou Donaldson at the end of 2024, it’s truly a treat to bring you a fresh interview…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondAlejandro Escovedo
Alejandro Escovedo is a Texas-born singer/songwriter who comes from a rich family of musicians including his niece, Sheila E. Alejandro started out in the…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondSt. Vincent
2024 has been a career-defining year for St. Vincent. In April she released her self-produced seventh album, All Born Screaming. Then in November she released…
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Introducing Hit Parade from Slate: "What’s 1984 Got to Do with It Edition Part 1"
This week we're sharing an episode from one of Slate's podcasts called Hit Parade. A decade ago, Rolling Stone magazine called 1984 “Pop’s Greatest…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondConor Oberst
Conor Oberst's music is dynamic, deeply smart, captivating, funny, and sometimes biting. His extensive catalogue dates back to the early '90s and includes…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondHiatus Kaiyote
Hiatus Kaiyote is an incredibly talented group of four Australian musicians—vocalist and guitarist Nai Palm, drummer Perrin Moss, bassist Paul Bender and Simon…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondAoife O’Donovan
Today we have Aoife O’Donovan on the show who was nominated for two Grammy awards this year: Best Folk Album for her latest release, All My Friends, as well as…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondKim Deal
Kim Deal is an indie-rock icon. In the mid-80s, she joined The Pixies as the band’s original bassist and co-vocalist. After the release of their debut album…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondSoccer Mommy
Soccer Mommy is one of the stand-out singer/songwriters to emerge over the last half decade. She was born Sophia Allison and raised in Nashville, Tennessee…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondBilly Bragg
Billy Bragg came up in East London—Barking, Essex to be exact. It's fitting given the characteristic howl of his vocals. Listening to him these days, it’s hard…
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Julian Lage/Don Was
We occasionally field emails and DMs from Broken Record listeners telling us who they’d like to hear on the program. The past handful of years, one name has…
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Charles Lloyd/Don Was
A conversation with Charles Lloyd feels like a veritable interaction with the pages of history. I was continuously surprised throughout my conversation with…
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Meshell Ndegeocello/Don Was
Meshell Ndegeocello doesn’t fit neatly into any “jazz” label - or any label of any kind for that matter. She’s a phenomenal bass player, deep songwriter…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRon Carter/Don Was
We’re continuing our celebration of Blue Note Records’ 85th Anniversary this week with a conversation with a certified living legend: Ron Carter. For starters…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondNorah Jones/Don Was
Blue Note is one of the first and longest standing institutions of Jazz music. Since its formation in 1939 the label has put out albums by Robert Glasper, Lee…
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Wesley Morris & Robert Margouleff on Stevie Wonder
We have a two-part episode for you today in honor of the great Stevie Wonder. First we will hear the Pulitzer Prize winning writer Wesley Morris talk about the…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondLainey Wilson
At just 8 years-old, Lainey Wilson announced to her family that she was destined to become a country music star. There were no other musicians in her family to…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondCrowded House
Crowded House had one of the most enduring hits of the 80s with “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” The commercial and critical success of that song launched the…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRaphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq is one of the great R&B writers and producers of the last 30 years. He started out fronting and playing bass in the group Tony! Toni! Toné! with…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondSuki Waterhouse
Suki Waterhouse started professional life as a model and actress in the UK. A full-fledged music career might’ve seemed far-fetched but she quickly found an…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondIntroducing One Song: The Smashing Pumpkins "Cherub Rock"
This week we're sharing an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, One Song. You'll hear hosts Diallo Riddle and Luxxury tackling “Cherub Rock” by The…