In Service Of

On this week's mini sode cohost and veteran music journalist Steve Baltin, shares one of the key secrets to why everyone from ASAP Rocky to Travis Barker has been a friend and fan -- being a music fan! He talks about the importance of supporting emerging artists, like Izzy Escobar, and taking a chance on new music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of, Nanaa, from Icelandic alternative favorites Of Monsters And Men, joins Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to talk about the band's superb new album, her love of comic books, the fantastical world of Iceland, her dog and so much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this new mini episode of In Service Of , a regular Friday feature for season two, co-host and veteran music journalist Steve Baltin celebrates the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith’s  Horses and makes the case for 1975 as the greatest year in album history. He breaks down the landmark releases—from Born to Run and Blood on the Tracks to Physical Graffiti , A Night at the Opera ,...

On this week's In Service Of, the impossible to define Orville Peck, a superb hybrid of country music and indie attitude, joins Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to discuss his new EP, his annual festival, "Rodeo," Dolly Parton, his friendship with Noah Cyrus, learning to be comfortable not fitting in and how wearing a mask has shaped his identity. A fascinating conversation.  See omnystudio.co...

On the first mini episode of In Service Of, a new regular Friday feature for season two, co-host and veteran music journalist Steve Baltin (LA Times, Forbes, Rolling Stone, Billboard) looks at this weekend's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in L.A,  shares memories of his friendship with late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell and talks about the other honorees.  S...

On the second season premiere of In Service Of true rock star Lenny Kravitz and his longtime guitarist Craig Ross join hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to discuss the 30th anniversary of his breakthrough album "Circus," his love of gospel music. recording in the Bahamas versus New York versus Paris, why he will never tire of the studio and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

On a special episode of In Service Of for World Hunger Day Grammy-nominated British singer/songwriter/actress Yola joins Steve Baltin to discuss her work with Why Hunger? and why this particular cause is so important to her.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2004 Steve Baltin went on tour with Linkin Park to do a book with them. So when guitarist Brad Delson and bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell sat down with Baltin in separate interviews for In Service Of it felt very much like old friends catching up. Now you can sit in on the conversations on the season one wrap up of In Service Of.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of British singer/songwriter Tom Odell joins co-hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to talk about his wonderful new album, spending the summer opening for Billie Eilish on her European tour and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode all four members of London-based rock band Wolf Alice sit down with co-host Steve Baltin for a lively conversation about the band's new album, their favorite music, touring with bands like Queens of the Stone Age and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of Go-Go's lead singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Belinda Carlisle takes co-host Steve Baltin on a journey back to  the 70a and the music of her childhood as she discusses her wonderful new covers album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of Old Dominion's Matthew Ramsey sits down with Steve Baltin for a powerful conversation on the healing power of music. Ramsey talks about the little girl who moved the whole Old Dominion camp to tears at a recent show, as well as hanging with Bruce Springsteen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of iconic jazz bassist and composer Christian McBride joins co-hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to discuss his upcoming Christian's at Sea cruise and his long history with jazz cruises. He also talks his role as ambassador of the genre.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of, Empire Of The Sun's Luke Steele sits down with Steve Baltin for a deeply personal and moving conversation on grief as Steele opens up about losing his father right before the last tour and the catharsis music provided during this time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of 5 Seconds of Summer's Michael Clifford sits down with Steve Baltin to discuss Clifford's solo debut, 'Sidequest,' how being a dad changed his perspective, working with electronic superstar Porter Robinson and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of, The Black Keys join hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava for a wide-ranging conversation on the band's new album, being on the road, collaborations and an insane story of how their music helped fuel the raid that took out Osama Bin Laden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a bonus episode of In Service Of rising jazz star, and dedicated activist, Samora Pinderhughes joins cohosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to discuss his music and philanthropy and how they intersect in his world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of rapper/actor/entrepreneur Ice Cube sits down with host Steve Baltin to talk about his upcoming arena tour, working with greats like Bootsy Collins and George Clinton, writing and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of Maren Morris sits down with cohosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to talk about her Dreamsicle album, her love of artists like Patty Griffin, Julia Michaels and Qveen Herby, songwriting, her upcoming tour and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of Maneskin frontman  Damiano David sits down for an incredibly revealing conversation with co-host Steve Baltin. David owns up on being an introvert, why he made his solo album so sonically different, his admiration for Lana Del Rey, wanting to tour with artists like Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of artist/songwriter/entrepreneur Julia Michaels joins hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to discuss songwriting, being a label head and the power of f**k off.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a special bonus episode of In Service Of Steve Baltin sits down with Gary and Jon of the iconic Australian band Inxs. One of the biggest rock bands in the world in the late 80a and early 90s Inxs sold over 60 million albums. Now they are celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of their biggest albums, Listen Like Thieves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of Grammy-winning jazz giant Esperanza Spalding joins cohosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to talk about the artist sanctuary she is building in Portland, and how helping run a business has given her a new joy in playing live.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz sits down with Steve Baltin to discuss the band's new album and tour, sone of their most memorable songs, musical friends and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's In Service Of Sophie Hawley-Weld, the Sophie in electronic duo SOFI TUKKER, joins Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to talk about the duo's new Brazilian music album. Hawley-Weld talks about where her love for the music originated, why the album now and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.