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#AlternativeFacts

Enjoy debating font sizes on festival lineups? Or better yet, ever make a fake Coachella poster and fill it with emo bands? This is your podcast. Each Thursday morning, Billboard staff writer Chris Payne chats with musicians and music writers about what"s going on in alternative music; we"ve got behind-the-scenes stories, chart insight, ~inspirational moments~ and yes, RED HOT TAKES straight from Billboard"s New York City office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:14

The Maine

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2015/05/15

The Maine’s John O'Callaghan and Jared Monaco stopped by Billboard’s New York office and chatted with Chris Payne about new album “American Candy,” the Arizona rock scene, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and outgrowing MySpace and the pop-punk tag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:14

Incubus

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2015/05/08

Incubus discusses its new EP “Trust Fall (Side A),” touring with Deftones, “Star Wars,” the relationship of drugs and music, and much more with Chris Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:48

Wolf Alice

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2015/05/01

Host Chris Payne talks with London quartet Wolf Alice. The band describes the sound of its forthcoming debut album "My Love Is Cool," compares England's rock scene to America's, and explains why it relates to "James and the Giant Peach." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:46

Streaming Advice For Indie Artists

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2015/04/17

Streaming has been a hot-button topic for the music industry for years, and the arrival of Tidal is pushing it to the top of the business discussion. We all know what A-listers like Jay Z and Taylor Swift think about streaming, but what about independent artists? Host Chris Payne spoke to writers Andrew Flanagan, William Gruger, and Emily White, who broke down the business side of streaming into simpler terms and offered advice for smaller acts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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35:21

All Time Low

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2015/04/10

Billboard’s Chris Payne chats with All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth and Rian Dawson on the release day for their new album “Future Hearts.” Topics include their role in the upcoming film “Fangirl,” recent Blink-182 drama, and the fact that All Time Low fan fiction is a thing that exists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:04

The Early November

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2015/04/03

The band discusses its new album “Imbue,” how to stay relevant after reuniting, and looks back on how the Drive-Thru Records roster has grown up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:07

Alt In Our Stars Podcast: Tanlines Interview on New...

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2015/03/20

Host Chris Payne interviews Tanlines (Jesse Cohen and Eric Emm) about their new album "Highlights," as well as the band's album art, their "winky sad" logo, and Cohen's own podcast, "No Effects." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:53

Alt In Our Stars Podcast 2/27: Andrew McMahon Talks...

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2015/02/27

Andrew McMahon reflects on his latest project "Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness," which released its first album in 2014. Also, he discusses his Broadway debut, NBC's "Smash," and his past with Jack's Mannequin, Something Corporate, and Drive-Thru Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:33

Alt In Our Stars Podcast: Hear New Kim Gordon Song,...

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2015/02/20

Billboard's alternative music podcast premieres the first 5 minutes of the audiobook version of Kim Gordon's autobiography "Girl in a Band," along with a never-before-heard Gordon song called "Close Your Eyes," and commentary from host Chris Payne and Billboard editor/writer Tye Comer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:45

The Alt In Our Stars 2/13: Behind the Scenes at the...

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2015/02/13

Did Beck deserve to beat Beyoncé? Would Kanye have protested Pharrell, Ed Sheeran, or Sam Smith winning? What alternative musicians could surprise us at the 2016 Grammys? How does the voting actually work? Chris Payne discusses these and more with Billboard writers Joe Levy and Jason Lipshutz, who were both in Los Angeles for Grammy weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:59

The Alt In Our Stars 2/6: Screaming Females Talk...

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2015/02/06

How does this band keep getting better? The Screaming Females discuss their killer new album “Rose Mountain,” and recount the band’s early days. Billboard’s Chris Payne does some New Jersey bonding with the punk trio, who talk Don Giovanni Records, New Jersey Transit, and their upcoming tour plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:05

The Alt In Our Stars 1/16: New Politics Talk New...

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2015/01/16

Billboard's Chris Payne chats with New Politics about their forthcoming third album "Vikings" -- what it sounds like, when to expect it, how New York inspired it, and yes, actual vikings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:50

The Alt In Our Stars 12/2: Pete Wentz Talks New Fall...

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2014/12/02

For the first episode of Billboard.com's alternative music podcast, host Chris Payne chats with Pete Wentz about Fall Out Boy's forthcoming album "American Beauty/American Psycho." Also, Billboard rock charts manager Emily White talks about Brooklyn's rapidly-closing D.I.Y. venues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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