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Recorded live at the 2026 Web Summit in Doha, this special return episode of Inside the Studio finds Jordan Runtagh exploring the intersection of cutting-edge technology and timeless human expression: music. His guest is Dana Al Meer, widely hailed as Qatar’s first homegrown pop superstar — a cultural pioneer who performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and later represented her country at the Innervision Song Contest. Beyond the global stage, Al Meer serves as director of Music Lab Qatar, mentoring the next generation of artists — and in this conversation, she reflects on creativity, identity, and what it means to find your voice in a rapidly changing world.

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Founding members Robert Lamm, James Pankow and Lee Loughnane discuss Chicago's new album 'Chicago XXXVIII: Born for This Moment' as they gear up for a new tour celebrating the band's 55th anniversary.

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The guitar hero opens up about 'Freedom,' Journey's first new album of new material in over a decade. He also discusses recent changes to the group's lineup, their epic upcoming tour, and exactly how he wrote the iconic solo for "Don't Stop Believin'."

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The singer-songwriter discusses the recording of his new album Face the River, inspired by the back-to-back deaths of his parents. The double loss changed him irrevocably, and this new record finds him coming to terms with the grief and the resulting growth.

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The guitarist reflects on recording the band’s latest record ‘Dropout Boogie,’ including sessions with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons. Auerbach also looks back on the 20th anniversary of the Black Keys’ debut, his early blues heroes, and what’s to come for the Black Keys’ summer tour. 

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The pop-punk trio discuss their latest single "Assassin," the pros and cons of TikTok, and the challenges of forming a new band in the midst of the pandemic. 

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The singer talks all things Judy Garland as he releases his stripped-down tribute to her iconic Carnegie Hall concert, recorded live with a jazz quartet at Hollywood's historic Capitol Studios in front of an audience of one — Renée Zellweger, who also inhabited the legendary performer in the 2019 biopic 'Judy.'  

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Jordan talks with the pioneering country artist about her new EP 'One of These Days,' performing on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' and their shared love of ghost stories.

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The singer, songwriter and mental health activist discusses the recording her latest album 'Freewheeling Woman,' her first collection of original material in seven years. She also opens up about using songwriting as a form of self-therapy to transcend her difficult upbringing, and describes her current relationship to older songs like "Hands" and "Who Will Save Your Soul." 

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The British pop-soul crooner discusses the deluxe reissue of his 1987 smash Whenever You Need Somebody, which features remixes and new versions of classics like “Together Forever” and the immortal “Never Gonna Give You Up” reimagined as piano ballads. He also opened up about secretly singing on Disney’s ‘The Lion King' soundtrack, the mystery of his missing music video raincoat, and — yes —the Rick Rolling phenomenon.

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The singer-songwriter opens up about her the new Showtime documentary, ‘Sheryl,’ which traces her journey from elementary school teacher to musical superstar responsible for classics like “All I Wanna Do,” “Soak Up the Sun,” and “My Favorite Mistake.” The film documents her battle against sexism, agism, and at times her own perfectionism, but ultimately it’s a story about finding happiness on her own terms. Crow discusses her early years of fame, her writing process, and what it’s been like to look back. 

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The folk-pop outfit discuss the recording of their long-awaited fifth record 'Every Shade of Blue,' whether they've ever dreamed a song, and how the pandemic has forced them to redefine their relationship to home. 

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The multi-talented artist discusses "Every Little Moment" and "Freedom," the lead singles off his upcoming record 'Jude' — his first new album in a decade. He also describes the catharsis of performing his father's song "Imagine" for the first time publicly in an effort to raise money for Ukrainian aid, and his NFT fundraiser featuring artifacts from his personal connection of Beatles memorabilia. 

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The rock icon talks trading her electric guitar for an acoustic on her new album Changeup, which finds her revisiting 25 career-spanning cuts.

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The legendary multi-instrumentalist behind classics like "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride" details the recording of his musical tribute to his late brother, Johnny Winter. Due out April 15, the album 'Brother Johnny' is equal parts all-star tribute and musical memoir, tracing the blues guitar titan's life and influences through 17 songs with the help of luminaries like Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo, Derek Trucks, and Taylor Hawkins. 

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The multi-talented musician opens up about her Grammy nominations for her album 'Jubilee,’ scaling the New York Times bestseller list with her deeply moving memoir ‘Crying in H-Mart,’ and gearing up to write her first feature film. 

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The rock 'n' soul legend opens up about revisiting four decades of his solo career with a new retrospective, 'BeforeAfter.' Over the course of the conversation, he reflects on making music with the likes of Robert Fripp and Dave Stewart, his early years working for Philly Soul icons Gamble & Huff, whether superstition plays a role in his songwriting process, and what's next for his beloved webseries-turned-cable program, 'Live from Daryl's House.'

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After decades of dazzling millions with his skills on the keys, Harry Connick Jr. is here to let fans in on the fun of playing piano — “play” being the operative word. On March 29 he’s launching Piano Party, an online course designed to teach the basics of piano through lessons he’s learned over the course of his legendary career. The project is part of Harry's new metaverse platform The Neutral Ground, an online community designed to connect his fans and share in his passion for music, food and family. He and Jordan discussed this immersive new digital space, the finer points of piano, New Orleans jazz, songwriting techniques, and Harry's latest album 'Alone with My Faith,' recorded completely solo during the pandemic lockdown.

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Fusing bone crunching riffs, radio friendly hooks and theatrical flair, Ghost have become one of the most exciting acts in metal. During his conversation with Jordan, frontman Tobias Forge outlines the band's philosophically complex new record Impera, which explores the rise and fall of empires. He also delves into his love of horror movies and ABBA — which are not as mutually exclusive as you might think! 

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We're dipping into the Inside The Studio vault this week to bring you something special from our formidable archive — an interview with Sir Paul McCartney! It was recorded around the release of his 2018 album ‘Egypt Station,’ a record brimming with McCartney's undiminished — and seemingly boundless — energy and trademark gift for melody. In honor of Macca's recently announced Got Back tour of North American, we decided to revisit these words from the master. 

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Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith discuss the difficult creation of 'The Tipping Point,' the band's first record in nearly two decades. The album took shape after numerous false starts over the course of almost 10 years. Early sessions with a crew of outside songwriters left them so uninspired that they nearly parted company once again, but then the pair got back to basics, holing up in a room with acoustic guitars, just like that did when they first teamed up as teens. The resulting record is a stunning display of musical virtuosity and radical vulnerability, inspired in large part by the death of Orzabal's wife. Occasionally dark and moody — but never maudlin — it's a hopeful meditation on mental health, mortality, and moving on. 

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Frontman Dave Le'aupepe and bassist Max Dunn open up about the false starts, writer's block and personal grief that went into the band's ambitious third album, 'Angel in Realtime.' Inspired by the death of Le'aupepe's father, the album is a meditation on god, grief and growth, drawing musical textures from his Samoan heritage, as well as English drum and bass, and stripped back American folk.

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The Nashville-based singer/songwriter details his ambitious new multi-media project 'The Joy of Music' — an album, short film and tour that had help from the likes of Kenny G, Snoop Dog, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and even the Jim Henson Creature Shop. 

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The guitarists detail the creation of Korn's 14th studio album Requiem, recovery from COVID, and getting back to basics with stripped-down guitar parts and analog audio equipment. 

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The soulful frontman discusses the many influences that went into the band's genre-blending new album 'The Alien Coast' — from hip-hop to sampling, and 17th-century sculptures to dystopian sci-fi. Janeway also opens up about how his upbringing in the church impacts his musical choices, and also shares the best records to check out if you want to start learning about gospel.

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The rock icon details his latest album, The Bridge, his affinity for water themes, bass playing tips, and what inspires his highly detailed brand of musical storytelling. 

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The Lumineers frontman details the recording of the band's fourth studio album 'Brightside,' a trip back to his NJ high school for a music video shoot, and his bond with longtime musical partner Jeremiah Fraites

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The country star opens up about his "Big Big Plans" for 2022, which include his new song "Stop Coming Over" and a winter tour. When he's not hard at work on his music, he's busy adjusting to being a new parent along with wife Lauren Bushnell. 

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Jordan gets a rock 'n' roll history lesson from consigliere of the E-Street Band. On the heels of his new memoir, 'Unrequited Infatuations,' Van Zandt revisits his early days with Bruce Springsteen, the musical education he received from the Beatles and the Stones, and his passion for acting spawned from his role in the groundbreaking HBO series 'The Sopranos.' 

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The legendary singer-songwriter goes deep on his 1971 classic 'Teaser and the Firecat,' which is being explored in an expansive new box set, and the cult classic film 'Harold and Maude.' He also reflects on his conversion to Islam in 1977 and the circumstances that lead him after to embrace his musical legacy after decades away from the entertainment industry. 

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The multi-talented smooth jazz icon discusses his upcoming album ‘New Standards,’ and the new HBO documentary ‘Listening to Kenny G,’ which chronicles his ascent to unlikely global phenomenon. He also opens up about his impressive practice regimen, early influences, and how he deals with the occasional hater or two. 

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The co-founder of the legendary Bay Area funk outfit opens up his 50-year career, including the tales behind chart toppers like “You’re Still a Young Man” and “What Is Hip.” He also gets real about encounters with The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones and more.

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The outspoken musical activist opens up about his recent pair of records, The Atlas Underground Fire, and the newly announced Atlas Underground Flood. In addition to collaborating virtually with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Chris Stapleton and Bring the Horizon, Morello has also been busy in lockdown teaching his young son the finer points of shredding and trying to create a more just world. 

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The guitar god recalls sessions for his latest album, 'Blessings and Miracles,' which features appearances by Kirk Hammett, Chick Corea, Diane Warren, Chris Stapleton, G-Eazy and more. He also opens up about making music with his children, how he gets in "The Zone" for a solo, and how he's been staying balanced during COVID. 

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The singer reflects on teaming up with Memphis music legends like Carla Thomas and Lester Snell for her latest album The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers. She also gets real about life in lockdown, becoming an author, and how she overcame the naysayers to pursue her career in music.

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The singer-songwriter discusses the difficult year that led to her soul-bearing new album, 'Ocean to Ocean.' She also opens up about her unique writing process, which involves communing with her Muses and testing her songs out in her garden, and what compels her to compose in the first place. 

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Jordan talks to the They Might Be Giants cofounder about the group's new album 'BOOK' and the 144-page hardcover volume that accompanies it, which features original work by Brooklyn street photographer Brian Karlsonn alongside song lyrics and typographic illustrations by graphic designer Paul Sahre. They also discuss the upcoming tour celebrating the (belated) 30th anniversary of TMBG's breakthrough album 'Flood,' the artistic merits of city living versus country living, and some serious Beatle nerdery. 

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The Motley Crue cofounder dives into his early memories and musical influences in honor of his upcoming memoir, 'The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx.' He also opens up about his addiction and recovery, and why the pandemic is an especially difficult time for those struggling with substance abuse. 

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Brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch discuss the convergence of emotions and musical influences that yielded the Driver Era's sophomore album, 'Girlfriend.' They also open up about why songwriting is similar to meditation, and how it feels to get back out on tour after 18 months in lockdown. 

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The up-and-coming pop singer goes deep on her 'Queens Gambit'-inspired new single "Checkmate" and its surreal music video — which features a little help from Lady Gaga's choreographer. She also discusses her passion for fashion (especially vintage!) and how her Cuban heritage influences her songwriting.  

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The lead singer of newly minted Rock 'n' roll Hall of Famers the Zombies joins Jordan to discuss the creation of the 1968 baroque-pop masterpiece 'Odessey and Oracle,' the 50th anniversary reissue of his cult-classic solo debut 'One Year,' and the band's unlikely journey from '60s obscurity to late-career headliners revered by the likes of Dave Grohl and Paul Weller. Blunstone also opened up about returning to Abbey Road for a special concert live stream — filmed just steps from where they recorded 'Odessey and Oracle' over half a century ago. 

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The rising star discusses his new single "Wildfire," writing music on the set of Netflix's 'A Week Away,' and his diverse musical influences. Quinn also opens up about how he made it through a private rough patch thanks to his faith and his music. 

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Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty discuss the making of their new album 'Screen Violence' while separated by an ocean during the pandemic. The band also open up about their passion for '80s slasher movies, working with Robert Smith, and how they first came together as CHVRCHES 10 years ago this September.

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The National guitarist and composer discusses the making of his new Big Red Machine record with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, 'How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last,' which features appearances by musical friends like Fleet Foxes, Anaïs Mitchell, Sharon Van Etten and Taylor Swift. He also opens up about what it's like to win an Album of the Year Grammy (for his work on Swift's 'folklore'), his love for the Grateful Dead, and how it feels to sing his first set of lead vocals — at age 45! 

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The singer discusses his pair of new synth-tinged singles, "She" and "HER," his adventure on the 'Wheel of Fortune' set, becoming a husband and a father during lockdown, and advice from his own dad, Dr. Phil. 

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The legendary singer-songwriter is using her one-of-a-kind voice in a new way — hosting a podcast! Collins opens up about her new interview series Since You’ve Asked, and goes deep on her new songs and beloved classics. 

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Raine Maida details 'Spiritual Machines II,' the upcoming sequel to the band's seminal 2000 sci-fi concept album featuring futurist Ray Kurzweil. The singer and burgeoning tech titan also explains how NFTs could help get the music industry back on track and outlines the intimate pre-COVID lockdown album he made with his wife, singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk.

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The Eagles guitar legend teamed up with sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan and Ayaan on a new EP called Prayers. Together, they forged a unique blend of rock and classical Indian music. The four spoke to Jordan about the challenges of melding these two very different sounds, how they've coped with the pandemic, and the healing benefits of music. 

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The band open up about then euphoric anthem of self-acceptance, “Can You Handle My Love,” their upcoming album Heights, and the thrill of returning to the road after 18 months in lockdown. 

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Today MTV is a cultural institution, and this summer MTV is celebrating its 40th anniversary! But people forget what a long shot it was to get the channel off the ground. Bob Pittman led the team that created MTV. In this special episode, he reminisces with co-founders and friends John Sykes, Judy McGrath, Fred Seibert, Tom Freston and Jarl Mohn about what it was like to create the '80s version of a start-up, and lead a TV revolution by dreaming up the rules as they went along. From why the first MTV logo was designed on crinkled paper (it spent a little time in a trash bin), to how a tiny record store in Tulsa helped save the business, to why you should really think twice about going on a Lost Weekend with Van Halen... all the way to how a terrible cereal inspired one of the greatest ad slogans of all time: “I want my MTV,” we’ve packed this episode full of stories that marketers, fans and entrepreneurs will all want to hear.  

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