My Turning Point: Recent Episodes
Steve Baltin
Music journalist Steve Baltin and singer/songwriter Sage Bava get personal with major artists and explores the stories behind pivotal moments that changed the course of their careers. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
Faced with the tragic loss of both of his parents, singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to music for comfort. As he explains to host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point the result is the deeply personal, moving and profound 'Face The River' album.
Gavin DeGraw's parents, his heroes as he calls them, are felt on every part of his stunning new 'Face The River' album. On this week's incredibly personal My Turning Point he talks about them and how his late mother wrote this album.
While known as a guitar hero, Johnny Marr has been a frontman for years as well. Hear him discuss that role, as well as his new album, and the singers, from Patti Smith to Ray Davies, that shaped his vocals.
Grammy winning R&B superstar Maxwell is back with a highly anticipated arena tour and a new album later this year. On a fascinating My Turning Point he joins host Steve Baltin to talk about fame, longevity and why he is glad to be considered a R&B singer and not a pop star.
Superstar DJ Alison Wonderland has an eagerly awaited new album, 'Loner,' due May 6. On this week's My Turning Point she tells host Steve Baltin the album, though born out of a difficult experience, is the most optimistic record of her life.
Three years after her last album, Australia's Alison Wonderland has an upcoming tour and album, 'Loner.' The album is very much an expression of who Wonderland is in 2022, as she says proudly it has no collabs and she considers it the best body of work of her career. On this week's MTP she talks about the record and why it is so personal to her.
Band Of Horses frontman Ben Bridwell discusses his band's superb new album, Nick Cave, and why the Atlanta Braves need to change their team name to honor the legendary "Hammering" Hank Aaron.
Rock icon Dave Grohl joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the Foo Fighters' horror comedy movie, "Studio 666," why Bonnie Raitt is so cool, and which Foo Fighter improvised his whole script.
Avril Lavigne joins host Steve Baltin to talk about returning to her pop/punk roots on her new album "Love Sux," working with boyfriend Mod Sun, painting, and more.
Rock legend Slash joins host Steve Baltin to talk about how recording in Nashville influenced "4," his new album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, as well as playing with both GN'R and the Conspirators.
Bastille is ready to embrace the future with their new album, "Give Me The Future." Frontman Dan Smith joins host Steve Baltin to talk technology, movies, and much more.
Sebastián Yatra is living a dream, literally. The Colombian singer gets to celebrate his heritage in the new Disney film 'Encanto.' On this week's My Turning Point Yatra talks to host Steve Baltin about the the film, his new album and much more.
Superstar DJ/producer Marshmello does very few interviews, but he joins host Steve Baltin for a rare chat about the making of his Grammy-nominated "Shockwave" album, touring, his friendship with Post Malone, and more.
Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer John Mellencamp has a brilliant new album Strictly A One-Eyed Jack. He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to talk about the new album, his fantasy poker game, why he is still amazed at the success of "Jack And Diane" and more.
British soul singer Joss Stone joins host Steve Baltin on the first My Turning Point of 2022 for a fascinating conversation on how motherhood has changed her, the perils of fame, new music and much more.
L.A. rockers Dead Sara released one of the best rock albums of the year with "Ain't It Tragic." Rock star frontwoman Emily Armstrong joins host Steve Baltin on the final My Turning Point of 2021 to talk about the album, the ultimate California songs, and much more.
Grammy-winning British soul singer Corinne Bailey Rae hits the U.S. in 2022 for a co-headlining tour with Joss Stone. Rae tells host Steve Baltin about the tour, touring with family, her favorite U.S. experiences, and more.
Old Dominion's Matthew Ramsey joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to talk about how the band's excellent new album, 'Time, Tequila And Therapy,' is made up of equal parts of all three.
Legendary duo Tears For Fears return in 2022 with "The Tipping Point," their first album in 18 years. The duo's Roland Orzabal joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new album and more.
Legendary Rock And Roll Hall-Of-Famer Rod Stewart has a new album, "The Tears Of Hercules." Stewart joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new record, being more comfortable now as a songwriter than ever, and sex.
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Aimee Mann joins host Steve Baltin to talk about her brilliant new album and how a neurological disease she had in the last year gave her a new appreciation for music.
Three years after starting to tease her debut solo release, former Fifth Harmony member Lauren Jauregui has finally shared "Prelude.." She joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the album, her influences, Halloween, and more.
Alice In Chains guitarist/singer/songwriter Jerry Cantrell finally found some down time from the band to record "Brighten," his first solo album in over 18 years. He joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the record, Elton John, Prince, and much more.
Belinda Carlisle and her Go-Go's band mates are inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this Saturday. Carlisle joins host Steve Baltin on My Turning Point to talk about the Go-Go's journey to the Rock Hall.
Before he headed off to the final frontier for real, William Shatner sat down with host Steve Baltin to talk about his incredibly autobiographical and personal spoken word album, "BILL," which features Joe Jonas, Brad Paisley, Joe Walsh, and more.
With a new album, "Future Past," out this week, bassist John Taylor of rock icons Duran Duran joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss the band's 40-year career, new music, and more.
On this week's "My Turning Point," for the one hundredth episode, My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way shares how he relates to Dave Chapelle, his friendship with Billy Corgan, why he is enjoying music more now, and much more. This is a can't-miss conversation.
Back with "Firebird," her first album in six years, Natalie Imbruglia joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about new music, motherhood, and much more.
On this week's "My Turning Point," rock icon Billy Idol joins host Steve Baltin for an incredibly revealing and powerful conversation about the perils of fame, how it nearly destroyed him, his new EP, and much more.
After becoming a pop culture celebrity for her tattoos, makeup, TV work and more, Kat Von D has just realized her debut album. But as she tells host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point, music has been part of her life since she started playing piano as a kid.
On this week's "My Turning Point," rapper/actor Common joins host Steve Baltin to talk about his new album and how being a high school point guard helped pave the way for his ability to collaborate.
Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" for an incredibly candid conversation on the band's new Rick Rubin-produced album, what the song "Radioactive" really means, and the first song that made him cry.
Actor and author-turned-musician David Duchovny joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about his third album, "Gestureland," his most embarrassing moment on stage, seeing Prince pre-"Purple Rain" and much more.
U.K. band Wolf Alice have released one of the best rock albums of the year in "Blue Weekend." They join host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about the new record and how it is a very Belgium-influenced work.
Jungle has a superb new album, "Loving In Stereo." The duo's Josh Lloyd-Watson joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about the new album, their excitement at playing live again, and becoming independent artists for the first time.
The Killers have a brand-new album, "Pressure Machine," that takes frontman Brandon Flowers back to his formative years in Nephi, Utah. Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. join host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss the record and more.
Iconic Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point for a very candid conversation on mental health.
Electronic music superstar ILLENIUM just dropped his fourth album, the excellent 'Fallen Embers." On this week's "My Turning Point," he takes host Steve Baltin through the making and writing of the album, his early days in the dance scene, and much more.
One of the most revered and respected songwriters of all time, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Jackson Browne is back with a new album, 'Downhill From Everywhere.' Browne joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to discuss the new music, his friend Warren Zevon, his legendary career and so much more.
As RZA returns to his Bobby Digital alter ego for the first time in 13 years, the Wu-Tang Clan legend joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about what prompted the reemergence of Bobby Digital and much more.
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about the band's reunion tour and the thirtieth anniversary of their seminal debut album, "Shake Your Money Maker."
K. Flay's new EP, "Inside Voices," finds her working with guests like Tom Morello and Travis Barker. On this week's "My Turning Point," she joins host Steve Baltin to discuss going to Stanford, how college opened her up, and working with her special guests on the EP.
On this week's "My Turning Point," Wolfgang Van Halen joins host Steve Baltin to discuss his highly anticipated debut album, his upcoming tour with Guns N' Roses, and growing up with the last name Van Halen.
An alternative rock icon, Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson is one of the baddest, most candid, outspoken and interesting people in music today. And she does not disappoint on this week's "My Turning Point," telling host Steve Baltin about the band's new album, her musical heroes, and more.
One of the rising stars in rock, Mod Sun joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss his love of Bob Dylan, his friendship with Machine Gun Kelly, and more.
One of the best live rock bands on the planet, UK duo Royal Blood are back with their new album, 'Typhoons.' On this week's My Turning Point the band's Mike Kerr joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new album and working with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age.
With his new Travis Barker-produced project, "Survivor's Guilt: The Mixtape," out June 11, and an opening spot on Machine Gun Kelly's fall tour, KennyHoopla is about to break out in a big way. He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about working with Travis and how music has flowed through him.
With a new suite of music out this week, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz joins hosts Steve Baltin on "My Turning Point" to discuss new music, as well as some of the band's most iconic songs and more.
More than 40 years into her Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame career, Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson is finally stepping into the spotlight with her first solo album "You And Me." Wilson joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss why now was the time for her solo debut.
After a 14-year absence from the studio, sister duo Aly & AJ are back with a superb new album. They joined host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to discuss the new album and much more.
Greta Van Fleet's Josh and Sam Kiszka join host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" for a candid and often hilarious conversation about the band's new album, "The Battle At Garden's Gate," changing up rock radio, why this album will piss some fans off, and why their memoir should be titled, "When To Give A Fk and When Not To Give A Fk."
Glass Animals have one of the hottest songs in the world right now with "Heat Waves." On this week's "My Turning Point," frontman Dave Bayley joins host Steve Baltin to talk about how the song's blistering success in the midst of a pandemic has been a huge surprise to him and the band.
After more than a decade fronting his Tantrums, frontman Fitz has made his first solo album, "Head Up High." He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to explain how the pandemic, turning 50, and more led to the solo record.
Mike Posner is back in the news for his attempt to climb Mt. Everest. He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about how loss, including his friend Avicii, and his quest to be a better songwriter brought about his adventures.
One of the most versatile and artistically uncompromising frontmen in rock, Mike Patton is known for his work with Faith No More, Mr. Bungle and Tomahawk. On this week's "My Turning Point," Patton joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new Tomahawk album, the artists that inspired his own artistic freedom, and more.
On this thought-provoking and compelling episode of "My Turning Point," superstar Harry Connick Jr. joins host Steve Baltin to discuss Connick's superb new album, "Alone With My Faith," and how the COVID pandemic led to reexamining his faith and this album.
The Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites has stretched out with a classical piano album, "Piano, Piano." He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss the new record, meeting Dave Grohl for the first time, and more.
System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss his new documentary, "Truth To Power," the role activism plays in his life, System, poetry, and much more.
Shortly before live music shut down Seattle favorites Head And The Heart had a triumphant homecoming playing a rooftop show at Seattle landmark Pike Place Market. The show was recently celebrated in an Amazon documentary. The band joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss the film, new music, writing during COVID, and much more.
Rock legend and original shock rocker Alice Cooper goes back to his Motor City roots on his new album, "Detroit Stories." On this week's "My Turning Point," Cooper joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new album and his early days in Detroit.
In her first interview since releasing music after a seven-year absence, actress/singer Victoria Justice joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about her new songs, songwriting, Coldplay, her favorite romantic comedies, and much more.
On a special Valentine's Day-themed "My Turning Point," Pentatonix's Kevin Olusola returns to the show to talk to host Steve Baltin about the band's new album of originals, his favorite date, romantic movies, and how he met his wife.
From YouTube to Rolling Stone and her own cosmetics line, Qveen Herby has followed her own path to millions of followers. She joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about her journey, astrology, counting J Lo among her fans, and more.
KISS icon Gene Simmons joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss his new partnership with Gibson and reflect on his early days playing guitar and bass, seeing Jimi Hendrix and the Who, and more.
The legendary, one-of-a-kind Bootsy Collins joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss his new album, what it was like playing with George Clinton and James Brown, and much more.
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor joins host Steve Baltin on the first "My Turning Point" of the year for a deep conversation on sobriety, mental health, songwriting, and much more.
Newly nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance, Body Count frontman Ice-T joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about how a car accident sent him on the way to music and changed his life.
With a new holiday album, Pentatonix's Scott Hoying and Kevin Olusola join host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss their new album, their favorite Christmas memories, and more.
Electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling joins host Steve Baltin on this week's holiday-themed "My Turning Point" to talk about her favorite Christmas memories, music, movies, and more.
Josh Groban joins host Steve Baltin on "My Turning Point" to discuss his new album, "Harmony," some of his favorite vocalists, and more.
Hard rock legends AC/DC are back with a new album and they join host Steve Baltin on "My Turning Point" to talk about music and much more.
Jeezy joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to talk about his new single with Yo Gotti, learning the importance of giving back and much more.
Rock legend and pop culture icon Ozzy Osbourne joins host Steve Baltin on this unreal My Turning Point to talk life during Covid and reminisce about his late guitarist, Randy Rhoads.
Tool and Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenan joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new Puscifer album, how moving from Ohio to Michigan as a teen fostered his love of agriculture and indirectly led to his winery, and his ongoing fascination with the mystique of bands like Pink Floyd.
As Deftones release their highly anticipated album, "Ohms," frontman Chino Moreno joins host Steve Baltin to talk about when the band learned to follow their own voices and how his love of beer has turned into several successful business ventures.
Having delivered one of 2020's best albums, superstar hip hop duo Run The Jewels joins host Steve Baltin for a conversation covering all things cannabis, from the first time they got stoned to what makes a great stoner film and much more.
A multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rock star who grew up with a mother on the iconic TV sitcom "The Jeffersons," married a TV star and fathered a movie star daughter, Lenny Kravitz didn't think he had a story worth telling. In writing his memoir, "Let Love Rule," however, Kravitz learned a lot about family, especially his dad, and much more as he shares with Steve Baltin on this very revealing and in-depth interview.
Like many artists David Guetta's life has changed in quarantine. The French superstar DJ/producer got to spend his first summer holiday with his kids, and he made a lot of music, including the '80s-inspired "Let's Love" with Sia. Guetta joins host Steve Baltin to talk about his early successes, the secret to his successful working partnerships, and much more. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Growing up with dad Willie, Lukas Nelson has been around the music world since childhood. He joins host Steve Baltin to tell tales of golfing with Alice Cooper and Robby Krieger, sharing a stage with Neil Young and a manager with Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, and more.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Liz Phair was studying art at Oberlin College in Ohio when she began leafing through one of her text books. "I started counting how many (female artists) were in this book called Modern Art and it was something as horrifying as sixteen women before 1960 were included. I thought, 'It's gotta get better in the modern period after 1960.' And it was an incredibly small number," she tells My Turning Point host Steve Baltin. Wanting to make her mark is what led her to make the seminal "Exile In Guyville" album, and the rest is alternative music history.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
"The man in high school," as he puts it, an athlete, an entertainer, and more, Gashi dropped out of college and found himself depressed and in trouble with the law. Now his superb album "1984" finds him singing with rock icon Sting. On an incredible My Turning Point, Gashi takes host Steve Baltin through his up and down journey to stardom and his trip back to the '80s where artists like Michael Jackson, Phil Collins and George Michael changed his life.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee joins host Steve Baltin on My Turning Point to talk about his latest album, life in quarantine, and how his parents knew he would become a rock star when they saw the Crüe open for Ozzy Osbourne at the Long Beach Arena in the early '80s.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Before Jxdn teamed up with Travis Barker and become one of the hottest young stars on the rock scene, the 19-year-old battled depression and even thought about suicide. In this very revealing and powerful My Turning Point, he opens up to host Steve Baltin about overcoming those challenges, and why signing with Barker's record label was the best decision he ever made.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Twenty years after sweeping the Grammys and becoming an international phenomenon, Norah Jones joins Steve Baltin to talk about releasing new music during a pandemic, the songs that make her smile and cry, and much more.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Not sure what to do with his time during quarantine, Mike Shinoda started live streaming on Twitch every weekday, and that regular slot has turned into a series of three new albums. Shinoda joined host Steve Baltin to talk about the new music, making instrumental tracks, his fandom for Trent Reznor, and the director he'd love to score a film for.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
On this episode of My Turning Point, drummer, producer, label head, and rock icon Travis Barker joins host Steve Baltin to talk about playing Nirvana songs with Post Malone, why he is so excited about the record he made with Machine Gun Kelley, the people he's learned the most from, and of course Blink.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
While at home in Toronto, Grammy nominee Jessie Reyez jumped on a Zoom call with host Steve Baltin and opened up about the collaborations that she has learned the most from, the lyrics she is proudest of, overcoming her own trust issues, and being influenced by AC/DC and Amy Winehouse. "I remember hearing Back To Black," she says, "And feeling like I had a friend."For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Multi-platinum rock stars Evanescence are back, with the impending release of "The Bitter Truth." Frontwoman Amy Lee joined host Steve Baltin to talk about the new music, the early days of touring, her love of Bjork, and what she learned touring with Iron Maiden.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Superstar DJ/producer/songwriter Kaskade joins host Steve Baltin to talk about some of the biggest shows of his iconic career, from an early gig at Miami's Winter Music Conference to EDC and his landmark 2015 main stage set at CoachellaFor more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Grammy-nominated Wale joins host Steve Baltin for a thought-provoking conversation that covers everything from his days playing college football, his musical heroes, the importance of speaking out as an artist, and what kind of donut he would want named after him at popular L.A. spot Donut Friend.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
AWOLNATION mastermind Aaron Bruno takes a break from his own live streaming to join host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point for an in-depth conversation about AWOL's new album, becoming an interviewer during the pandemic and rising from the ashes of the Malibu fire.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Shinedown were among the first bands to join the fight against COVID-19 and help first responders by sharing the unreleased track "Atlas Falls" as part of a package to benefit Direct Relief. Frontman Brent Smith joined host Steve Baltin on "My Turning Point" to talk about life in isolation, where music will go after the pandemic, and the importance of giving back.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
On the heels of releasing her superb new album ("Love Is An Art") in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter spoke to Steve Baltin by phone about finding her artistic freedom, her love for Neil Young, and dealing with a sudden inability to tour.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
The legendary ELO frontman joins host Steve Baltin to discuss songwriting, producing the Beatles, and his friendships with Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and more. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Riding high on the track "Mistakes" with Paloma Faith, UK hit maker Jonas Blue continues his string of pop-friendly dance bangers. How did it start for him? "Back in the UK there was a program pretty much every week about Ibiza, the island. Being an 11-year-old kid I was like, 'Oh my god, what's this? People with nightclubs and people like Carl Coz and Erick Morillo and David Morales and all these classic Ibiza DJs.' I was like, 'I need to be part of this somehow.'" Blue tells host Steve Baltin the whole story on this week's "My Turning Point."For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Maria McKee is back with a stunning new album after a 13-year absence. The former Lone Justice lead singer, who toured with Dylan, U2, and Tom Petty back in the day, tells host Steve Baltin about where she's been and why she returned on "My Turning Point."For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Before he was in arguably the biggest rock band in the world, Taylor Hawkins was a struggling musician. On this edition of My Turning Point, Hawkins joins host Steve Baltin to discuss the beginning of his career, why he owes so much to Alanis Morissette, meeting Dave Grohl and playing with his other band, the Coattail Riders. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
To artists that have performed with him, including Dave Grohl and Usher, Greg Dulli is one of the most iconic frontmen in alternative music. The lead singer of early Sub Pop band Afghan Whigs, as well as the Twilight Singers, Dulli is branching out for his first official solo album, "Random Desire." On this episode of "My Turning Point," Dulli sits down with host Steve Baltin to explain why now was the time for his first aolo album, the concert that, as a child, inspired his dreams of rock stardom, and to assure fans the Whigs are still going strong.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Amber Liu has had a fascinating journey to her current musical state, moving from L.A. to Korea to become a superstar in the K-pop world, and then back to L.A. to find her solo voice--all while finding her own identity as she discussed in the song "Beautiful." "That song was just me talking about how life can suck," she explains. "But I'm gonna keep getting up and I'm gonna keep telling myself I'm beautiful the way that I am and I hope that's a message my fans and everybody in the world can understand."For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
A successful solo artist, frontman of Van Halen, businessman, and beyond, Sammy Hagar has enjoyed a lot of turning points in his storied career. On this fascinating episode of "My Turning Point," Hagar tells host Steve Baltin how moving to Cabo twenty years ago and building the Cabo Wabo Cantina changed his whole outlook on life. "I fell into a lifestyle without even thinking about it...It changed me." Hagar also talks Jimmy Buffet, Neil Young, his days in Van Halen and much more.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
After a big year with the album "Good Faith" and a sold out tour of the U.S., French electronic artist Madeon invited host Steve Baltin to his home for an intimate conversation on "My Turning Point." Join them as they discuss Daft Punk, Madeon's friendship with Porter Robinson, and much more.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
On a very lively My Turning Point, pop superstar Meghan Trainor sits down with host Steve Baltin to talk about her new album, which includes collaborations with Nicki Minaj and the Pussycat Dolls, being a wing man to her brother, and how the success of "All About That Bass" changed her life. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Before he played a sold-out show at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, Dallas Green, aka City And Colour, joined My Turning Point host Steve Baltin backstage to reflect on his more than 15-year career, working with Pink, enjoying the Toronto Raptors NBA championship last year and why he never cared about fame. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
On this incredibly personal and deep episode of "My Turning Point," Silversun Pickups' Brian Aubert opens up about his tight-knit family, and how his mom's cancer and subsequent passing shaped him as a person and a musician.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
"Zero" is Krewella's first album in three years, and the electronic sisters met up with My Turning Point host Steve Baltin in L.A. to discuss their new music, its hip-hop influence, their ongoing fandom of Keanu Reeves, and the ups and downs of making it through the good and bad times. "Do you have the patience and courage to stick through those periods to know there might be a Krewella sucks phase again?" they ask. "We're always in 'Krewella sucks' phase. But we're also always in 'Krewella is my favorite band phase.' They're simultaneous."For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Before he took the stage for a special set at the Grammy Museum in L.A., Hozier sat down with My Turning Point host Steve Baltin for a conversation on songwriting, music theory, Tom Waits and how he has learned to care less what others think as he's gotten older. "You realize there's nothing fucking subtle about the issues that piss you off," he explained "There is nothing subtle about the legacy of war, poverty, racism. It's fucking blinding and it's deeply upsetting. And so why be subtle about your approach to it? And you kind of just care less, what if I offend somebody? Who cares?"For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Universally regarded as one of the greatest metal vocalists of all time, "Metal god" Rob Halford has earned the right to do what he wants, including making a new Christmas album. On this holiday edition of My Turning Point, Halford sits down with host Steve Baltin to talk about the record, how Judas Priest inspired Marilyn Manson and why Halford still feels a "tingle" every time he steps on stage.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Skylar Grey has shared the Grammy stage with Eminem and Dr. Dre, she co-wrote "Love The Way You Lie," collaborated with Nicki Minaj, Diddy, David Guetta and Macklemore among others. She is one of the most respected and prolific songwriters of the last decade. If she hadn't escaped L.A., however, none of that would have happened...and she tells Steve Baltin the story behind it all.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
There is no one in rock quite like former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. No one as outspoken, candid and entertaining. In this My Turning Point you cannot miss Gallagher riffs on rock stardom, why he'll never be in AA, getting older and, of course, his brother Noel. Just don't listen at work!For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
In 2015, Grace Potter released her first solo album, "Midnight." While recording it, she fell in love with her producer, now her husband, and walked away from music after breaking up with her band. Four years later, she is back; get the full story on this revealing episode of My Turning Point. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Upon the release of his stunning memoir, "Acid For The Children," Flea invited My Turning Point host Steve Baltin to his home to discuss the book, his recent marriage, his tumultuous childhood, and his friendships with Patti Smith, Eddie Vedder and much more. This is one of the most intimate and joyful episodes yet of My Turning Point. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
In 2019 Joe Elliott and the rest of his Def Leppard bandmates made their long overdue, way into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. On the latest episode of My Turning Point, Elliott describes what it was like to be there, his first visit to America and hitting the ground running at L.A.'s iconic Rainbow, honoring Freddie Mercury onstage with the legendary David Bowie and much more.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Imagine being from a small town where the thinking is "backward" and you are influenced by Marilyn Manson, Lady Gaga and Bowie and you want to cross dress and wear makeup.That is how rising star Yungblud grew up. "All my life I felt like where I was from would never accept me for who I was," he tells Steve Baltin. How did Yungblud overcome all that to become a star? He shares his story on My Turning Point. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Deadmau5 is known for his candor, and he did not disappoint when he joined host Steve Baltin to take listeners behind the scenes of his sold-out Cube 3 tour. Listen in and find out what makes Deadmau5 unlike anyone else in the world of electronic music. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Finneas' "turning point moment?" Giving "Ocean Eyes" to his sister Billie Eilish. That's when everything changed, he explains, in this fascinating conversation on songwriting, his relationship with his sister and much more.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
On this very special episode of My Turning Point, host Steve Baltin sits down with the legendary Robbie Robertson to talk about his album, 'Sinemati,' and superb documentary about the Band, 'Once Were Brothers.' A living part of rock and roll history, Robertson talks about touring with Bob Dylan, collaborating with Bono and Peter Gabriel and his longstanding relationship scoring Martin Scorese's films, including the 'The Irishman.' For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd and guitarist Mike Einziger join host Steve Baltin for an incredibly in-depth conversation. At times funny and at times powerful, both open up about how the toughest of times dictated their path into music.For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/livexliveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
A$AP Ferg joins host Steve Baltin for a fascinating My Turning Point. Opening up, Ferg said, "Ask me whatever you want," the A$AP Mob member and rap superstar talked about a wide variety of subjects, from why he never liked the club scene to his diverse influences, from David Bowie and the visuals of Pink Floyd (which he calls "Fire") to the early work of Ludacris, Kanye and Pharrell. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/livexlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
The Cult's Ian Astbury opens up on a wide array of subjects, from losing his parents to cancer, to getting guidance from David Bowie, touring with Guns 'N' Roses and more on a powerful My Turning Point. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/livexlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
After 10 years apart musically, sisters Meg and Dia have reunited for a new album and dates on the 25th anniversary of Warped and the first Disrupt. Prior to releasing their new album, "happysad," they joined host Steve Baltin for their first joint interview in a decade. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/livexlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Mayer Hawthorne is back in a big way after focusing his attention on his Tuxedo project. He sat down with host Steve Baltin to talk about his Detroit roots, getting his musical independence and much more on this episode of My Turning Point. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/livexlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
My Turning Point host Steve Baltin visited Sum 41's Deryck Whibley at his home to talk about Whibley's love for Tom Petty, and how Duff McKagan of Guns 'N Roses became a role model for his sobriety. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/livexlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale on punk rock and his admiration for "John Wick" star Keanu Reeves, Neil Young, and more. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/livexlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Duff McKagan opens up about how punk rock and getting sober saved his life after years of partying with Guns 'N Roses. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/livexlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
Though Paul Banks knew he loved music as a kid, it was hearing Nirvana that made him the frontman he is today. He talks about that, golf and more. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/livexlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/
If not for being robbed at gunpoint as a teenager in Oklahoma City there might not be a Flaming Lips. Wayne Coyne explains. For more original LiveXLive podcasts and the best in streaming music and video, head to https://www.livexlive.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/livexlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livexlive/