Behind the Setlist

At Behind the Setlist, we talk to artists to get the stories about the songs they play live. Most artists are known best for their recordings, but they love to be on stage. That's where the music feels at home. That's where they connect with the audience. How do they pick the songs to take the audience on a journey? Why do they cover other artists' songs? How many new songs can an artist fit into a 16-song set when people want to hear the classics? We find out.

Hosted by Glenn Peoples (Billboard) and Jay Gilbert (Label Logic).

Music
Music Interviews
Entertainment News
1
Phantogram
Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter talk new album, upcoming tour and more.
36 min
2
John Cooper (of Skillet)
Cooper talks touring the world, lessons learned in music business.
43 min
3
Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith (of Tears for Fears)
Tears for Fears on live album, concert film and striving for greatness.
29 min
4
Gene Simmons
Gene talks about touring with The Gene Simmons Band, his entrepreneurial pursuits and where he got his work ethic.
49 min
5
Lake Street Dive
Rachael and Mike talk about new album and headlining Madison Square Garden
36 min
6
Gin Blossoms
Robin Wilson and Jesse Valenzuela talk about Gin Blossoms '90s hits and staying together for 37 years.
36 min
7
Sixpence None the Richer
Leigh Nash and Matt Slocum talk new EP, Rosemary Hill, and reuniting the original lineup
36 min
8
Colin Hay (of Men at Work)
Hay talks about Men at Work and starting over as a solo musician.
37 min
9
Daryl Hall
Singer talks about his new album, D, his incredible house band and his stage performance.
23 min
10
Paul Stanley (of KISS)
KISS frontman talks selling band's IP, continuing its legacy and his love of classic soul music.
34 min
11
Lindsey Stirling
Violin-playing pop/rock artist talks new album, latest tour.
26 min
12
Brandon Boyd and Mike Einziger (of Incubus)
Talk about Morning View tour, re-recordings and new material.
30 min
13
Perry Farrell (of Jane's Addiction)
Jane's Addiction singer talks new single, band dynamics and upcoming U.S. tour.
24 min
14
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa talks about her TV docuseries and the resulting live album.
29 min
15
Mat Kearney
Nashville-based singer-songwriter talks new album, his music's early '80s yacht rock vibe and much more.
36 min
16
Pat Monahan (of Train)
Train's singer talks about his current tour, his wine business and much more.
25 min
17
Adam Lazzara (of Taking Back Sunday)
Singer for Taking Back Sunday talks new album, life on the road and jokey concert t-shirts.
35 min
18
Chayce Beckham
Rising country star hit No. 1 with the song "23"
25 min
19
Birdy
British singer-songwriter talks about latest album,
33 min
20
K.Flay
"High Enough" and "Blood in the Cut" singer talks about her latest album, Mono.
40 min
21
The Black Keys
The Nashville-based duo from Ohio talks the origins and sounds of the upcoming album, Ohio Players.
29 min
22
Neil Finn (of Crowded House)
A chat about the new album, Gravity Stairs, its first single, "Oh Hi," and much more.
33 min
23
Ed Robertson (of Barenaked Ladies)
Ed talks new album, playing the hits and performing over a 35-year career.
35 min
24
Eugene Hütz (of Gogol Bordello)
We talk touring, growing up in Ukraine and his wide-ranging influences.
49 min
25
Andy Summers (of The Police)
The guitarist for The Police talks photography, touring solo and performing in South America.
35 min