Sabrina Carpenter, a dynamic singer and actress recently celebrated for her album Short N Sweet, teams up with Grammy-winning producer Jack Antonoff to delve into the making of her hit song "Please Please Please." They discuss the emotional themes of young womanhood, their first collaboration and the nervous excitement of studio work. The duo explores blending classic and modern sounds, the quest for artistic authenticity, and the unique vulnerability involved in live performances. Their candid insights reveal a delightful journey of creativity and musical exploration.

Producer and musician Jack Antonoff from Bleachers discusses studio magic, unconventional mixing techniques, and his songwriting process with host John. Topics include using random instruments, unique panning strategies, and emotional crafting of songs. The conversation touches on balancing parenthood and music productivity, and the significance of collaboration and artistic vision in creativity.

In this conversation, Jack Antonoff, a five-time Grammy winner and frontman for Bleachers, shares his unique perspective on art and humor. He discusses the creative interplay between musicians and comedians, emphasizing the value of 'daring to suck.' The duo explores identity in artistry, revealing how personal experiences shape storytelling. They tackle mortality with humor, showcasing how comedy acts as a coping mechanism for grief. Friendship, mutual support in the arts, and advocacy for LGBTQ youth through the Ally Coalition are also highlighted, making for an engaging exchange.

 A Taylor Swift album is just not a collection of new music, it’s an exploration of a theme. For the last eight years, each release has embodied a single idea. Reputation marked a turn to the dark side, Lover a return to the light, and her pair of albums Folklore and Evermore painted acoustic, fictional landscapes. Each album propels fans to find covert lyrical connections to her personal life, and easter eggs to past compositions.Whereas Swift's pop star contemporaries have focused their energies on becoming business moguls, Swift has gone deeper into songwriting and receiving accolades in the process. In September 2022, the Nashville Songwriting Association International awarded Swift the Songwriter of the Decade award. In her acceptance speech she says, “writing songs is my life’s work and my hobby and my never-ending thrill.”Now she continues that thrill collaborating with her frequent producing partner and friend of the show, Jack Antonoff, on Midnights, her 10th studio album (not counting her recent “Taylor’s version” re-recordings of past releases). On Midnights Swift builds a lyrical and sonic world that takes place across “13 sleepless nights.” Nate and Charlie listen closely to hear how she constructs this late night feeling.  More Nate’s article on “Taylor Swift and the Work of Songwriting” for the Contemporary Music Review Journal John Hull's Soundfly course on Advanced Synths and Patch Design for Producers Music Discussed: Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero, Lavender Haze, Maroon, Question, Snow On the Beach, Mastermind, Bejeweled, Vigilante Shit, Labyrinth, Midnight Rain, You’re On Your Own Kid, You Belong With Me, Stay Kevin “Reese” Saunderson - Just Want Another Chance Ray “Renegade” Keith - Terrorist P.A. Mix Burial - Archangel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ann Powers and Hazel Cills discuss new albums by Jack Antonoff, Norah Jones, Moor Mother, and Kim Gordon. They compare Gordon and Antonoff's styles, and explore Jones' evolution. The podcast also covers upcoming releases and diverse new albums in a fun and engaging way.

Jack Antonoff, an 11-time Grammy winner and celebrated rock star, returns for a lively chat with Mike. They dive into Jack's amazing performances with Taylor Swift and his collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter. The duo discusses the importance of authenticity in live shows and how cynicism has no place in music. Jack shares fond memories from a Taylor concert that highlight the emotional connections formed during performances. Plus, they unveil a fresh theme song, blending humor and creativity in the process!

Jack Antonoff, a producer, singer, and songwriter, discusses surviving grief, regret, and life's uncertainties with Rachel Martin. They explore topics like coping with grief, anxiety's impact on creativity, and the profound influence of grief on shaping one's worldview.

Jack Antonoff, pop music's super producer du-jour, is analyzed for his strengths and weaknesses as a producer. The podcast explores the changing nature of pop stardom, the influence of social media on society, and the visionary approach to music through Antonoff's collaboration with Lana Del Rey.

Lana Del Rey and Jack Antonoff discuss her upcoming sixth studio album, 'Chemtrails Over The Country Club'. They talk about the revelations, rumors, release date expectations, co-producers, possible tracks, release date delays, and their excitement for the album despite the delays caused by COVID-19.

Bleachers is the moniker of Jack Antonoff, a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. He won two grammy awards as a member of the band fun., and another for his production work on Taylor Swift’s album 1989. He’s also co­-written songs with St. Vincent, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lorde, Sia, and more. In June 2017, Antonoff released his second album as Bleachers, Gone Now. In this episode, he breaks down a song from that album, called “I Miss Those Days" and traces the process of making it—from the original demo, to a version he discarded, to the final song. songexploder.net/bleachers