Stagedive -9- Fun

07/12/12 • 4 min

Stagedive is a podcast where musicians tell their stories, and their music brings them to life. Fun is known for their hit single, "We Are Young," featuring Janelle Monae, but the fierce and fiery band has slew of killer songs featuring fervent violins and thundering piano riffs. Nate Ruess' earnest lyrics soar alongside Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff's melodies. In this story, Jack talks about seeing a local production of the musical "Pippin" that goes violently awry. All the music in this piece was by Fun and the 1972 Broadway cast of Pippin. Check out Fun's new album, Some Nights, and catch them on tour this summer!

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Stagedive -8- Neon Trees

Stagedive is a podcast where musicians tell their stories, and their music brings them to life. Neon Trees is an awesome pop-rock band that was on the road, trying to get to a huge festival with 120,000 screaming fans. But on the flight over, they are cornered by a furious FBI Agent/ stewardess. Will they be able to make it to the concert or will they wind up in jail? Thanks so much to Neon Trees for the interview and for the use of their music! Check out their new album, Picture Show. And thanks, BFD!

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Stagedive -10- Garbage's Butch Vig

Butch Vig is a legendary producer. You might have heard of his work--Nirvana's Nevermind, maybe? He's also the drummer for Garbage, one of the most prolific and recognized rock bands of all time. So Butch has performed a lot--over 1,000 shows, all counted. But his most memorable show of all was in Serbia. In a castle. Surrounded by zombies. All the music in this piece was by Garbage. Listen to their latest album, Not Your Kind of People. It is catchy and it kills. Thanks so much to Butch and the band!