Interviews With the Artists Behind the Best Albums of 2020

Interviews with the artists behind some of the best albums released in 2020.

Curated byJorge Patino, Hark Editor

12 CLIPS39 MINS

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"Rare" by Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez reflects on how letting go of social media, and the need to find herself, ended up influencing and shaping the message behind her latest album, "Rare." From The Zane Lowe Interview Series podcast.

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

3 MINS

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"The Slow Rush" by Tame Impala

Tame Impala's Kevin Parker goes over the inner process of making his forth studio album “The Slow Rush," and how he was inspired to compose music again by the beat of Pharrell Williams' song "Señorita." From the Broken Record podcast.

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

3 MINS

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"Set My Heart on Fire Immediately” by Perfume Genius

Mike Hardeas, aka Perfume Genius, talks to playwright Jeremy Harris on how truly biographical are his lyrics, and about those 20 dollars he claims to have stolen in his latest album's song “Jason.” From the Talkhouse podcast.

"Set My Heart on Fire Immediately” by Perfume Genius

Talkhouse Podcast

1 MIN

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"Chromatica" by Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga explains how her most recent album, “Chromatica,” is representative of both her constant struggle with fame and trauma, and her wish to stop being famous while still remaining close to her fans. From The Zane Lowe Interview Series podcast.

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

3 MINS

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"Circles" by Mac Miller

Mac Miller's posthumous album "Circles” released on January 2020, almost two years after his death. And to remember him, here's an interview of the rapper talking about the music that influenced his art. From The Come Up Show podcast.

The Come Up Show

2 MINS

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“Manic” by Halsey

Halsey’s Ashley Frangipane talks to actor Dax Shepard about how she uses her music as a vehicle to let go of trauma, and address the reality behind mental health issues and drug abuse. From the Armchair Expert podcast.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

4 MINS

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“Miss Colombia” by Lido Pimienta

Lido Pimienta unpacks the meaning behind the name of her album Miss Colombia, and how it’s connected to her perception of Colombian culture, Steve Harvey’s 2015 Miss Universe mistake, and her identity as an artist. From the Kreative Kontrol podcast.

Kreative Kontrol

3 MINS

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“Dinner Party” by Dinner Party

Terrace Martin and Kamasi Washington, reflect on their collaboration with music producer 9th Wonder in “Dinner Party,” and the inner need and social prevalence to embrace the Self’s duality through art. From The Zane Lowe Interview Series podcast.

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

5 MINS

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“Punisher” by Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers goes over the process of writing the song, “I Know The End,” from her latest album “Punisher,” and how she has to whisper when composing new music. From the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast.

Rolling Stone Music Now

2 MINS

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“Folklore” by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift reveals how the storytelling aspect of her album, “Folklore,” opened the door for her to be able to write music based on experiences different than her own. From The Zane Lowe Interview Series podcast.

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

2 MINS

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“Good News” by Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion reminisces about the time when she met Beyonce at a pajama party, just before they collaborated on the hit song, “Savage,” featured in her debut album “Good News.” From The Breakfast Club podcast.

The Breakfast Club

2 MINS

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“Regresa” by Buscabulla

Puerto Rican music duo, Buscabulla, talk to Roberto Lange, aka Helado Negro, about the social, spiritual and cultural relevance behind the release of their debut album “Regresa” during the Covid-19 pandemic. From the Talkhouse podcast.

Talkhouse Podcast

3 MINS

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Interviews With the Artists Behind the Best Albums of 2020

"Rare" by Selena Gomez

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

"The Slow Rush" by Tame Impala

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

"Set My Heart on Fire Immediately” by Perfume Genius

Talkhouse Podcast

"Chromatica" by Lady Gaga

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

"Circles" by Mac Miller

The Come Up Show

“Manic” by Halsey

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

“Miss Colombia” by Lido Pimienta

Kreative Kontrol

“Dinner Party” by Dinner Party

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

“Punisher” by Phoebe Bridgers

Rolling Stone Music Now

“Folklore” by Taylor Swift

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

“Good News” by Megan Thee Stallion

The Breakfast Club

“Regresa” by Buscabulla

Talkhouse Podcast

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