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).
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Nick Hexum and Chad Sexton (of 311)
The singer/guitarist and drummer from the rock band 311.
34 min
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Gavin Rossdale (of Bush)
Bush frontman talks touring, new album and getting political.
35 min
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Lee Loughnane (of Chicago)
Trumpeter for Chicago joined by documentary producer Peter Pardini.
40 min
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Michael Sweet (of Stryper)
Singer/guitarist of Christian metal band Stryper
43 min
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Brett James
Nashville songwriter talks about his many hits and the life of a songwriter.
47 min
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John Waite
The chart-topping singer talks about his career, songwriting, Jimi Hendrix, country music and performing live.
59 min
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Josh Groban
Singer Josh Groban talks outdoor venues, British rock and pop, Stephen Sondheim and more.
44 min
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Hailey Whitters
Country singer-songwriter talks touring with John Pardi, Grammy nomination
41 min
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Ani DiFranco
Ani talks about her newest album, Revolutionary Love, her anti-gun violence song "To The Teeth" and more.
37 min
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Curt Smith (of Tears For Fears)
The band's co-founder talks writing the new songs, covering Radiohead and being covered by Lorde.
30 min
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Ann Wilson
Going song-by-song through Ann's show at the Neptune Theatre on Oct. 13, 2021.
31 min
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Andy Grammer
Andy Grammer talks about building a setlist, reading poetry, choosing covers and how to connect with an audience.
29 min
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Behind the Setlist preview
Billboard has a new podcast about concert setlists and the songs artists perform.
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