LSQ
Interviews focus on key moments of discovery, and the songs/artists that have soundtracked the guest's life. Hosted by journalist and radio presenter Jenny Eliscu (@jennylsq), these are laid-back but in-depth discussions about the journey to find their creative voice and process, and how it has evolved over their career. Episodes also occasionally feature clips from Eliscu's extensive archive, which includes 25 years' worth of interview audio.
- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 127
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Imagine Dragons - Dan Reynolds // Busy Philipps
Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds discusses his creative journey, examining influences ranging from Harry Nilsson and ska music to spiritual crisis and self-acceptance. And actor-activist Busy Ph…
01:10:00 |
Wed 12 Jun 2019
Perfume Genius - Mike Hadreas // Archive clip: Cat Power - Chan Marshall
Singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas, who releases his intensely captivating music under the name Perfume Genius, talks about early creative influences including the Edward Scissorhands soundtrack, Liz Pha…
00:41:11 |
Thu 23 May 2019
Kevin Morby
Singer-songwriter Kevin Morby discusses some of the defining influences on his music, including musical heroes such as Bob Dylan and Mountain Goats, as well as the bigger life stuff: the midwestern c…
01:10:12 |
Fri 03 May 2019
Chvrches - Lauren Mayberry // Archive clip: PJ Harvey
The magnetic and sharp-witted Lauren Mayberry joins Jenny in Los Angeles for a chat about her creative journey, from growing up in Scotland idolizing artists like Gwen Stefani and Kathleen Hanna to d…
00:43:22 |
Fri 12 Apr 2019
Twin Shadow - George Lewis, Jr. // Archive clip: Nick Jonas
Twin Shadow's George Lewis Jr. delves into the evolution of his sound, from the time he was a little kid emulating Boyz II Men, through his early years playing punk and indie rock, and his more recen…
00:52:20 |
Thu 21 Mar 2019
Bob Mould // Archive clip: Mavis Staples
Indie rock icon Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar) discusses his creative journey -- a childhood obsessing over jukebox 45s he got from his dad, his experiences in the Minneapolis/St. Paul punk scene, his …
00:45:41 |
Thu 28 Feb 2019
Kurt Vile // Archive clip: Weezer - Rivers Cuomo
Don't even get me started on how much I love Kurt Vile's music, and his entire presence as a dude. In this episode, hear the singer-songwriter discuss his musical evolution and his new album, Bottle …
00:41:08 |
Thu 07 Feb 2019
Sharon Van Etten // Archive clip: Gwen Stefani
Proving herself a master multitasker, singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten made a brilliant new album in the midst of going back to college, starting a new side career in acting, and welcoming the birt…
00:47:58 |
Thu 17 Jan 2019
Eleanor Friedberger // Archive clip: Amy Winehouse
Singer-songwriter Eleanor Friedberger (formerly of Fiery Furnaces) joins Jenny for a discussion of the creative influences that shaped her early songwriting endeavors; how a long trip to Greece inspi…
00:43:42 |
Thu 29 Nov 2018
Dirty Projectors' David Longstreth
Few artists of David Longstreth's generation have pushed back as persistently at the boundaries of their own sound. But does that make Dirty Projectors' music "experimental"? That, among other nerdy …
00:48:06 |
Thu 08 Nov 2018
Leon Bridges // Archive clip: Jack White
One of modern R&B's most intriguing new artists, singer-songwriter Leon Bridges discusses how his childhood love of dance evolved into the look and sound he's developed since his excellent 2015 debut…
00:36:59 |
Wed 24 Oct 2018
Conor Oberst, Part Two
The second half of a rare, candid conversation with Conor Oberst about his life in music.
00:32:21 |
Thu 04 Oct 2018
Conor Oberst, Part One
The first part of a two-episode special with Conor Oberst, featuring a rare, candid conversation about his life in music.
00:42:22 |
Thu 27 Sep 2018
Waxahatchee - Katie Crutchfield // Speedy Ortiz - Sadie Dupuis
Interviews with two exceptional young singer-songwriters: Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield and Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis. Both artists discuss early musical influences, including, for Katie, the imp…
00:48:00 |
Thu 06 Sep 2018
Death Cab for Cutie - Ben Gibbard
Benjamin Gibbard, leader of indie rock icons Death Cab for Cutie, discusses key moments in his musical journey, from teen years spent taking the ferry to Seattle to see all-ages shows, to making Deat…
00:46:10 |
Thu 16 Aug 2018
Best Coast - Bethany Cosentino // Archive clip: Christina Aguilera
A lively chat with Bethany Cosentino, leader of Los Angeles indie rock duo Best Coast, about her creative journey and how missing home helped her discover her voice as a songwriter. Plus, from the LS…
00:46:22 |
Thu 26 Jul 2018
Rostam // Archive clip: Beck
An exceptional multi-talent, the singer, songwriter, producer, & composer Rostam joins Jenny for a wide-ranging conversation examining his creative evolution: his classical music studies and early wo…
00:54:19 |
Mon 09 Jul 2018
Hot Chip - Alexis Taylor // Archive clip: Dave Matthews
Alexis Taylor -- singer, songwriter, guitarist & keyboard player for U.K. electronic outfit Hot Chip -- discusses his early musical influences, from the Farfisa at his grandmother's house to the loca…
01:03:58 |
Thu 14 Jun 2018
Haim - Danielle Haim // Archive clip: Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
Jenny visits Haim's middle sister and musical leader, Danielle Haim, at home in Los Angeles, for a conversation exploring the singer, songwriter and guitarist's creative journey -- from playing at a …
00:38:09 |
Wed 23 May 2018
The Kills - Alison Mosshart // Archive clip: Kanye West
Alison Mosshart (The Kills, The Dead Weather) discusses her evolution as a songwriter and artist, her early experiences on the road in the punk band Discount, and what she looks for in a musical coll…
00:51:50 |
Thu 03 May 2018
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