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In 2013, an unlikely rapper catapulted to fame by popping tags while wearing an oversized fur coat, convincing millions of fans worldwide to go to the “Thrift Shop.” Macklemore continued his success by churning out several hits (including a pride anthem), winning a controversial Grammy award, getting married, and becoming a father.
Nearly a decade later, the Seattle native is making a comeback with new music, a new tour, and a new lease on life following some public battles with addiction. Join us backstage with Macklemore as he spouts off on what we can expect from him in 2023.
Very few artists can claim their music has 31 billion global streams. Even fewer artists have had multiple albums become certified 2x platinum. But this artist has exerted an impact beyond their music and even beyond the Grammy nominations (which is accomplishment enough). This artist aspired for even more, and has been named one of Time's Most Influential People, is starring in a series of feature films, and has become a NY Times Best-Selling author.
In this episode of the Spout Podcast, Host Tamara Dhia talks with Halsey, who opens up about their new music, acting alongside Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney, parenthood, friendship with K-Pop superstars BTS, and more.
With the internet birthing new stars every day, it's hard to stand out from the pack, but every once in a while, one of those stars turns into a supernova. Internet-savvy Montero Lamar Hill (better known as Lil Nas X) went from dropping out of college and sleeping on his sister's floor to winning Grammy Awards in the span of only a single year.
The super creative, sometimes controversial artist joins us for a second time to spout off on gaming, touring, fashion, fans, tour bus life, gas station food, and more.
While most people see the excitement of Country Music stardom, few can personally understand the trials and tribulations that litter the path of stardom better than Little Big Town. The multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Billboard award winners sit down with us for a fun and entertaining conversation with host Josh 'Bru' Brubaker. The Country quartet spouts off on Fashion Week, male rompers, Marvel movies, their beef with Susan Sarandon, why they don't have a lead singer, tour bus tales with Miranda Lambert and The Eagles, what they love about autumn, and their affinity for previous Spout guest Harry Styles! Karen, Kimberly, Phillip, and Jimi are an infectious group that even non-Country fans might fall in love with after hearing this episode.
You probably know Jax, who has racked up close to 12 million followers on TikTok, as the songwriter who penned the anthem “Victoria's Secret.” The self-acceptance hit has resonated with countless people worldwide struggling with their own body image and the relentless pressure to conform. Jax brings that same infectious energy on the newest Spout episode, joining host Tamara Dhia to spout off about more than just the song that inspired so many. She shares her journey from babysitter to popstar, the best and the worst advice she's ever received, what she finds more meaningful than a follower count or catchy lyrics, and also offers some hilarious stories about Mark Walhberg, John Stamos, Selena Gomez and more.
While Australia often brings to mind pristine beaches, kangaroos, and cool accents, several well-known musicians come from the land down under. From the Bee Gees to The Kid LAROI, Australian artists have significantly impacted the music industry. Vance Joy is one Aussie that has thrown another hit on the barbie. In this episode, Vance Joy spouts off on his time as a footballer, his secret musical focus group, how he feels meeting other famous people, Spanish wine, recording an album over Zoom, and more!
Demi Lovato is a multi-decade, multi-talented, multi-media global superstar. Starring in dozens of television shows and films, releasing seven studio albums, touring the world several times over, and mentoring future artists on The X Factor, all before turning 30, are accomplishments out of reach to most people. Still, few are built for it, and sometimes even those who are can crumble under the pressure. Demi joins host Tamara Dhia to explain the deep connection between her album and her sobriety, being non-binary and what lead her to that self-discovery, and her recent pronoun change. Demi also discusses her return to rock music and the real reason for stepping away from her previous pop sound. We even go back to Demi’s earliest time in showbusiness and reflect on her days on the Barney set with co-star turned bestie, Selena Gomez. This episode of the Spout Podcast proves once again that Demi Lovato is growing as an artist, person, and entertainer and still has much more on the horizon.
While Lizzo’s new album Special has only been out for 3 days we are already declaring it a no skip classic! In our “Special Special” Lizzo shares the meaning and purpose behind each remarkable song. Hear from the Grammy winner herself for the third time on the Spout podcast as she tracks through what we consider her best written, most dynamically delivered, and culturally important release to date. Plus, as is always the case when Lizzo joins us, she drops gems beyond her music. She shares with host Tamara Dhia the never-before-heard story of how she and Harry Styles became friends, why there are no features on her latest body of work, what moved her to make a million dollar donation to planned parenthood, the impact of one fan’s simple tweet, and much more. While the pun is intended, this is a special episode from a special artist.
Every year there is a Song of the Summer, and this year’s has to be 'Sunroof' from Nicky Youre. Growing up in California has left an indelible imprint on his music, but there is more to this O.C. native than a song that went viral on TikTok. In this episode, Nicky spouts off on more than what he's famous for, telling all about his years in business school, revealing his aspirations of becoming a pilot, why water polo is his go-to sport, and the deal behind his unique last name (that we still struggle to pronounce).
Becoming a member of one of the world’s most successful boy bands and graduating to one of the world’s biggest solo pop stars is no easy feat. It takes more than talent, good looks, and charisma, all of which Harry Styles has in spades. It also takes dedication, hard work, and something special that only comes along once in a generation. The French describe it as "Je ne sais quoi," but whatever “it” is, it’s like lightning in a bottle, and Harry is that lighting. In this event episode of the Spout Podcast, host Tamara Dhia sits down with Harry following the release of his new album, “Harry’s House,” which the world has been obsessing over for weeks. Now you'll hear directly from Harry on his personal favorite songs on the album, the motivation behind them, and what song almost didn't make the cut. As is always the case on the Spout Podcast, Harry spouts off on more than what he's famous for. He talks about his evolution as a creator, his fear of no longer making music, and his opinion on how relationships go from dating to falling in love. Plus, he even answers the million-dollar question about a possible 1D reunion!
Camila Cabello has been in the spotlight for close to a decade. We saw her rise from an X-Factor contestant to Fifth Harmony member to a chart-topping solo career and even turn into a fairytale princess as Cinderella. Interestingly when we sat down with Camila, she made us forget about her billions of streams, her duets with MGK and Ed Sheeran, or any version of her famous persona. In this week's episode, the Cuban-born superstar spouts off with host Erik Zachary on being an introvert despite being an entertainer, how she manages her choices to eliminate anxiety, the strength she finds in being alone, what type of wine she is drinking, and more.
With a last name like Dior, you might expect to hear about fashion this episode, but Iann Dior spouts off about everything but.
Iann joins Spout host Nick Major to talk skateboarding injuries, what it's like to be friends with MGK, the benefits of therapy, hating sushi, Tim Burton, his aspirations to become a director, and dealing with the passing of a friend.
Plus, the genre-bending artist explains the full story of how his name came to be, why J. Cole is his inspiration, and more!
Gayle joins us for another spout off session! In her second appearance, she reveals advice for excelling in any creative field and also explores the unique challenges she faces when writing songs with curse words.
Stay tuned to hear Gayle dish on the pressures of a debut album, reveal all about her tattoos, her inspiration that is Aretha Franklin, and her surprising debate with host Erik Zachary about America's best pizza.
Whenever Lizzo joins us, we know she’ll hit us with some gems, and that we might need to have our finger on the bleep button!
In her second appearance on the Spout Podcast, Lizzo spouts off with host Tamara Dhia on her new album, tour, TV Show, clothing line, and her rumored collaboration with Harry Styles.
She also goes beyond the music as she talks with us about childhood nicknames, becoming a CEO, the importance of prayer and mediation, and shares a beautiful perspective on loving yourself inspired by a heartfelt comment from a particular fan.
Eddie Benjamin, born Edward George Hendrix Benjamin, hails from Australia. With a name like that, a music career was destined. Since moving to the United States, Eddie has worked with Megan Trainor, Diplo, Labrinth, Shawn Mendes, and many others.
While some may just know Eddie as the boyfriend to actress, dancer, and model Maddie Ziegler, his name will soon be synonymous with Justin Bieber’s Justice Tour, where he’s the opening act.
In-between shows with The Biebs, Eddie caught up with us to spout off on his iPhone curse, why a beach is the ideal place to create, the importance of his parents in his career, his love for boots and vintage instruments, his beyond the grave connection to Michael Jackson, and his meeting with Will Smith.
Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Cordae joins DJ Automatic to spout off on everything from first jobs to dropping out of college to spending his 21st birthday with Dr. Dre.
He shares his five-year plan, what he learned from Anderson Paak, why he was voted “most likely to be famous” in high school, how a chance encounter linked him up with Eminem, and more!