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

Lol Tolhurst, drummer and co-founder of The Cure, discusses the band's 'goth period' and making their albums. He also talks about his recently released book on goth genre history and his new album with Budgie featuring guest appearances by The Edge and James Murphy. They explore the impact of songs, authenticity, self-discovery, the sound evolution in 'Faith', misinterpretation of The Cure's music, recording 'Pornography', and band dynamics.

Mark Mothersbaugh, the lead singer and keyboardist for Devo, is an avant-garde, new wave pioneer. The podcast explores his upbringing in a chaotic household with exotic animals, his quirky sensibility, and the DIY ethos of Devo. They also discuss his successful career scoring for TV and film, including collaborations with Wes Anderson. Mark shares a story about Richard Branson suggesting that Johnny Rotten join Devo after the Sex Pistols broke up.

24-year-old multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Laufey discusses her rise to fame during the pandemic, blending classical, pop and jazz in her music. She talks about her start in singing jazz standards online, the sacrifices her Chinese family made during the Cultural Revolution, and performs two original songs, including her single 'From The Start'.

Swiss-Ecuadorian brothers, Hermanos Gutiérrez, take a minimalist approach to instrumental guitar. They discuss their recent album and collaboration with Dan Auerbach. They also share stories of brotherly spats, performing during a volcanic eruption, and Auerbach's immediate desire to work with them. They play live from Auerbach's studio in Nashville.

Pete Townshend, legendary guitarist and songwriter for The Who, discusses his innovative music, from rock operas to synthesizers. He shares his thoughts on technology, targeting a male audience, and the Grateful Dead. The podcast explores his failed project, Lifehouse, and the influence of Leslie West. Pete also talks about his radical approach to music and his relationship with the speaker's father.

Paul McCartney and Irish poet Paul Muldoon have in-depth conversations about McCartney's lyrics and songwriting process, revealing personal details about his life. They discuss topics such as the success and breakup of the Beatles, Wings, family life in Liverpool, and the inspiration behind the song 'Back in the USSR'. They also explore censorship in Russia and the power of music as a beacon of freedom. Subscribe to Pushkin+ for the entire first season on Apple Podcasts.

Texas-born singer/songwriter Amanda Shires joins the podcast to discuss her collaboration with Bobbie Nelson, her comfort singing about societal issues with The Highwomen, and her wild experience gambling in Vegas.

Ludwig Göransson, Grammy and Academy award winning producer and composer, discusses his collaborations with Christopher Nolan, the loneliness of life in Los Angeles, and the use of artificial intelligence in Hollywood and the music industry.

DJ Drama, the iconic mixtape DJ, talks about his influential mixtapes, his battle with opioid addiction, and his signings to Atlantic Records imprint Generation Now. He also shares the story of Lil Jon recording his drops in Drama's laundry room.

Renowned guitarist Johnny Marr talks about scoring movies with Pharrell and Hans Zimmer, performing in stadiums with The Pretenders, and buying a Fender Stratocaster with Noel Gallagher that led to writing one of his best solo songs.