Off The Record - An American Songwriter Podcast

In this episode of Off the Record, Grace Potter joins host Lisa Konicki for a wide-ranging conversation about her upcoming album Trespasser, songwriting, creativity, family life, and the experiences that shaped her latest music. Potter reflects on the 15th anniversary of “You and Tequila,” her friendship with Kenny Chesney, and the creative freedom she found while traveling across the country and writing songs inspired by the people and places she encountered.Listeners will hear Potter discuss the themes at the heart of Trespasser—belonging, wandering, identity, and self-acceptance. She describes the album as a deeply personal journey, saying, “I think the masks have come off,” and explains how the songs reflect a fuller understanding of who she is as an artist, wife, mother, and storyteller. The conversation also explores the unusual stories behind songs such as “Lost Cafe,” “Gasoline,” and “War On The Mountain.”Thoughtful and humorous, Potter sums up the album’s spirit with a memorable observation: “No matter how crazy you feel at any moment in your life, you can find solace in knowing that there is a weirder fire burning in a different dumpster somewhere right over the horizon.”Let’s go Off the Record with Grace Potter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring episode of Off the Record, host Lisa Konicki sits down with reggae legend Ziggy Marley to discuss his new album, Brightside, a project that he describes as a healing journey. Marley opens up about songwriting as therapy, mental health, embracing vulnerability, and creating music that reflects his own experiences. “I made this album for myself. It was never like, ‘Let me make this album for the world.’ This music was for me,” Marley shares.Listeners can look forward to an engaging conversation that goes beyond music. Marley reflects on the legacy of his father, Bob Marley, the inspiration behind songs like “Many Mourn For Bob” and “Racism Is A Killa,” his fascination with the healing power of music, and his unique approach to creativity. Throughout the episode, he shares personal stories and life lessons, offering a glimpse into his world.Whether you're a longtime fan of Marley, a music lover, or someone looking for inspiration and positivity, this episode offers an honest look at an artist who continues to evolve while staying true to himself.Let’s go Off the Record with Ziggy Marley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off the Record its first season with a brand new episode. In the final episode of the season, Episode 11, available now, Host Lisa Konicki sits down with actor/singer/songwriter Luke Grimes.In this episode of Off The Record, Grimes reflects on his growth as both a musician and actor since his debut album, touching on fatherhood, loss, and the persistence of imposter syndrome.Discussing his role in The Marshals, Grimes explains the need to evolve his character beyond a “happy ending,” saying, “If we're going to do another show about him… there had to be some sort of drama. It couldn't just be happy ever after.”Grimes’ new album Red Bird, a deeply personal and autobiographical project, is the central focus of the interview. Grimes emphasizes its emotional honesty, saying, “It’s honestly all over the place… we were trying to take sort of a portrait of a person at a time.” In the podcast, Grimes dives into the stories behind the songs, his collaborative songwriting process, and how fatherhood and grief influenced the record.Grimes will also be discussing, the emotional and creative journey behind Red Bird, the transition from Yellowstone to The Marshals and the parallels between acting and music as forms of storytelling. Let’s go Off the Record with Luke Grimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off the Record continues its first season with a brand new episode. In Episode 9, available now, Host Lisa Konicki sits down with Grammy-winner and CMA female vocalist Carly Pearce.Pearce joins Off the Record for an honest and emotional conversation that tackles topics from wine to the weight of chasing a dream. Pearce shares how her partnership with Conundrum Wines came together, down to designing an exclusive label inspired by her Hummingbird era, wildflower tattoo, and a hummingbird illustration.The episode goes deeper as Carly unpacks her new music rollout, why she’s previewing songs differently this time, and what fans can expect from an album she says is “done and then some” (with nearly 20 songs recorded). She opens up about “Dream Come True,” a deeply autobiographical track about success and the sacrifices of life on the road. “This fame/success has come with a price,” Pearce says.You’ll also hear Pearce break down the controversy and meaning behind “Church Girl,” her health journey with recurrent pericarditis, and what to look forward to on the Inside the Dream Tour.Let’s go Off The Record with Carly Pearce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki, 'Off the Record' features in-depth conversations with top music artists, exploring their musical journeys, the craft of songwriting, and personal stories behind the music.'Off the Record' continues its first season with a powerful new episode. In Episode 7, available now, Konicki sits down with actress Evan Rachel Wood for an indepth musical conversation—covering her new 3-song EP under the pseudonym Lenore Pink, the personal side of her artistry that goes beyond her iconic on-screen, and how Linda Perry had a hand in catapulting Wood’s foray into music.In this intimate conversation, Wood opens up about her long relationship with music and why now finally felt like the right moment to release her first solo EP. She traces her musical roots from musical theater and lifelong singing to years of self-doubt, perfectionism, and protecting music as a sacred refuge.Across the episode, Wood reflects on pivotal moments that shaped the EP’s three songs, including the origins of “Nest,” which began over a decade ago with Linda Perry, later blooming into a piano-driven recording with Mike Garson. Along the way, Wood shares stories about performing in duos, collaborating with artists like Adam Duritz, and why releasing music under an alias allowed her to let listeners meet the songs without preconceived ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki, Off the Record features in-depth conversations with top music artists, exploring their musical journeys, the craft of songwriting, and personal stories behind the music. Off the Record continues its first season with a powerful new episode. In Episode 5, available now, Konicki sits down with Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar þórhallsson of Of Monsters and Men for an in-depth conversation about the band’s new album, All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade. In this introspective interview with Of Monsters and Men, we take a journey between Icelandic culture and the story behind their new album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade. When host, Lisa Konicki, reveals that the band inspired her to book a Nashville-to-Iceland flight, Nanna and Ragnar share must-do local tips—chase south-coast waterfalls, and soak in the local pools and hot tubs where Icelanders famously “talk politics” (even if it’s all in Icelandic). The band unpacks the album title and the push-pull of love and pain that runs through the record. We also learn how the group formed from Nanna’s solo beginnings and how the pandemic break reshaped their lives—kids, cabins, and Nanna’s solo album How to Start a Garden. During the interview we learn the find out the literal origin of “Tuna in a Can,” the raw, live cabin recording of “The End,” Ragnar’s favorite part of performing “Styrofoam Cathedral” (he gets to scream), their blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Game of Thrones balcony cameo, and a final toast with Icelandic Reyka vodka to close it all out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki, Off the Record features in-depth conversations with top music artists, exploring their musical journeys, the craft of songwriting, and personal stories behind the music.Off the Record continues its first season with a powerful new episode. In Episode 3, available now, Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki sits down with Paul Klein, frontman of the platinum-selling band LANY, for an in-depth conversation about the band’s new album, Soft. Klein opens up about the personal journey behind the record—one that began with a life-altering car accident that reshaped his creative perspective. After the accident, Klein found himself rediscovering vulnerability and turning life’s challenging moments into his most compelling songwriting yet.“I think there's a lot of growth happening on the inside that was just somehow reflected in the songs coming out of me,” Klein says. “As I fought to get my softness back, I noticed that I was using better words, and I just felt like I had a deeper well to pull from. I just felt like the songs were more honest and beautiful and coming from a better place.”It’s honest. It’s raw. It’s everything fans love about Off the Record.Whether you're a longtime LANY listener or love hearing artists get real about their craft, this episode delivers a look behind the curtain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this intimate conversation with host Lisa Konicki, Colbie Caillat reflects on her musical journey —from why she wanted to reimagine her hit songs to being turned down by American Idol. “I was nervous, and I just didn't have the look,” Caillat says. “I didn't have any of the things. And so, 10 seconds in, they were like, ‘Next!’" Caillat also opens up about the moment she and a young Taylor Swift wrote “Breathe,” a collaboration that would earn them a GRAMMY. “She was so sweet,” Caillat says. “She brought me a gift. I was just so impressed at her confidence and her talent and her wisdom in general, but especially at that age. I was blown away.” The episode dives into Caillat’s experience recording This Time Around with friends Maren Morris, Walker Hayes, Gavin DeGraw, and Hillary Scottof Lady A, and how the Malibu, California native found herself in Nashville, Tennessee, and was drawn to country music. She also shares the one thing fans might be surprised to learn about her, giving listeners a glimpse into the woman behind the music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices