Jeff Tweedy

Join Jeff Tweedy, the lead singer and songwriter of Wilco, as he dives deep into music's transformative power. He shares personal stories of alienation from his small-town upbringing and how they shape his songwriting. The conversation weaves through the intersections of music, identity, and emotional authenticity. Tweedy candidly discusses a panic attack triggered by weed, exploring the concepts of ego death and spirituality. His insights on life's challenges and connections through music are both moving and thought-provoking.

Andy Richter, a beloved comedian known for his work with Conan O'Brien, and Jeff Tweedy, frontman of the alternative rock band Wilco, share a delightful mix of laughter and nostalgia. They discuss their comedic journeys and the rich history of Chicago's improv scene. Personal anecdotes about family, the quirks of tour life, and humorous reflections on the music scene highlight their bond. They also explore the creative process in performance, blending humor with heartfelt moments, making for an entertaining and relatable conversation.

Wilco frontman and author, Jeff Tweedy, talks about music snobbery, criticism, Wilco's latest album Cousins, and his book World Within a Song where he writes about 50 tracks that rearranged his brain. They discuss the magic of listening to music, reflections on music criticism, Wilco's relationship with the press and industry, the power of music and personal connections, exploring nostalgia and resistance to change, and staying inspired.

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy is a prolific songwriter and he's ready to share his secrets. They're all in his new book, How to Write One Song. On today's episode, Tweedy shares some of his techniques with Malcolm Gladwell and explains why songwriting isn't, in his view, a mystical practice but a practical one. And at the end of the episode, he holds his own master class where he breaks down the song "Opaline" from his new solo album, Love Is The King.Subscribe to Broken Record’s YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcastYou can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/You can find some of our favorite Wilco songs + Tweedy's new album HERE — enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilco frontman and bestselling author Jeff Tweedy returns to discuss his latest book, 'World Within A Song', exploring the power of music and his favorite songs. They also delve into scary rumors about Alice Cooper and their reservations about popular songs by certain artists.