Spout Podcast

Tamara Dhia sits down with Two Feet for an honest conversation about creativity, sobriety, and finding his next musical direction. He opens up about his new EP Songs for February, why he’s releasing music faster than ever, and how fan feedback is shaping what comes next. Two Feet also reflects on creating from a sober place for the first time, the truth behind the “tortured artist” myth, and the l...

After more than 20 years away from music, the singer behind the Y2K hit “I Wanna Be Bad” returns with a deeply personal new album titled Amanda — named after her birth name and a reflection of who she is today. In this episode of the Spout Podcast, Willa opens up about her return to music, navigating fame during the early-2000s pop boom, and the journey that led her back to the studio. She shares...

Rachel Grae joins Tamara Dhia to unpack her debut album Turned Into Me, out March 6. She describes the record as “a hug to my younger self,” built in emotional pairs that contrast past and present — from codependency to independence, toxic love to healthy relationships, and the shift from shrinking herself to standing firm. Rachel shares the turning point behind the empowering opener “Run With the...

David Archuleta joins to talk about his deeply personal new memoir, Devout — and the raw three-song EP that accompanies the audiobook. David opens up about growing up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, wrestling with faith and sexuality, and the emotional toll of trying to reconcile religion with his identity as a queer man. He shares what it was like to feel called to honesty whi...

This week on The Spout Podcast, Tamara Dhia and Nick Major break down the biggest headlines in pop culture and there’s no shortage of drama. Bad Bunny is fresh off a massive Super Bowl halftime moment, but Devin Booker isn’t exactly applauding. With Kendall Jenner back in the mix, the love triangle narrative resurfaces and the petty shade continues. Maya Hawke secretly tied the knot in New York Ci...

This week on Spout, Erik Zachary and Tamara Dhia break down the most talked-about Super Bowl halftime shows of all time and why Bad Bunny’s performance landed so differently. From the sugarcane fields of Puerto Rico recreated on the field, to the now-iconic “human trees,” to surprise moments with Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, this wasn’t just a halftime show. Erik pulls back the curtain on the produ...

The Grammys gave us something we haven’t had in a while: a reason to actually watch live. Spout hosts, Erik Zachary and Tamara Dhia break down the biggest moments from music’s biggest night, from Bad Bunny’s emotional Album of the Year win to Olivia Dean taking home Best New Artist. They debate surprise wins, standout performances, questionable choices, and the moments that had everyone texting ea...

Mothica breaks down the world-building behind her new music and visuals, including the release of “Evergreen Misery” and “Save Your Roses,” and the upcoming five-song EP Somewhere In Between (out February 20). What started as an inside joke has evolved into a full creative universe — complete with lore, symbolism, and a heavier sonic direction fans are already calling “Rocka.” Mothica opens up abo...

Frank Zummo is in one of those rare chapters artists don’t plan for, but earn. Two years after his last appearance, the Sum 41 drummer returns to Spout fresh off a world farewell tour, the release of his debut book Unbreakable Rhythm, and a new era with Electric Callboy—all while redefining what longevity, wellness, and purpose look like in modern music. In this wide-ranging conversation, Frank op...

Addison and Rae of rosecoloredworld join Spout for a raw conversation about turning chaos into art—and surviving long enough to see it work. They talk about writing through wildfires and burnout, meeting in Hollywood days after Tom Petty’s death, and building a band the slow way—bedroom demos, relentless posting, and belief when no one was watching. We unpack how “Hanging On By a Thread” went vira...

Five years to the day after Villain changed everything, Lily Rose hits a career milestone most artists only dream about — a platinum record, a sold-out tour, and a fully realized debut album. In this conversation, Lily Rose sits down with Erik Zachary to talk about the long road from part-time jobs and basketball refereeing to standing on the Opry stage, sharing it with artists she grew up idolizi...

In this episode of Spout Podcast, host Erik Zachary sits down with global breakout artist WizTheMc for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about momentum, creativity, and what success really feels like once the numbers start exploding. Fresh off performing at London’s O2 Arena and riding the global success of his Yebo EP, Wiz opens up about the surreal experience of watching “Show Me Love” surpass...

In this episode of Spout Podcast, host Tamara Dhia sits down with cultural icon Daisy Fuentes for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about career longevity, reinvention, love after 40, and why aging is power. Daisy reflects on breaking into MTV during its absolute peak, becoming the first Latina VJ, and hosting House of Styleat a moment in pop culture that will never be replicated. She shares the...

On this episode of Spout, Nick Major sits down with the Virginia-born, LA-based artist to talk about her evolution from viral POV creator to full-throttle alt-rock force. Bailey opens up about her newest single “Critical,” her heaviest release yet, and what pulled her toward darker, louder sounds after growing up on pop rock, musical theater, and bands like Evanescence, I Prevail, and Slipknot. Sh...

Two weeks before releasing a twenty-song double album and two weeks before becoming a first-time father, Cooper Alan sat down with Erik Zachary — and yes, he’s feeling all the emotions at once. In this episode, Cooper talks about choosing “Starting the Show” for his Today Show debut and why it was the rare moment where one of his own songs actually made him cry. He explains how Winston-Salem turne...

On this episode of Spout, host Nick Major sits down with genre-bending artist Charlotte Sands for a wide-open conversation about touring, creativity, independence, and the strange, exhilarating world of being a musician in 2025. Charlotte opens up about her move from Nashville to LA, why touring feels like her “dream reality,” and how she balances stimulation, routine, and the chaos of life on the...

In this episode of Spout, host Tamara Dhia sits down with rising alt-pop force Sophie Powers—an artist redefining what it means to build a world, an aesthetic, and a career completely on her own terms. Sophie opens up about the wave of singles kicking off her 2025, why her long-awaited album won’t land until 2026, and how she’s building an entire sonic and visual universe to match it. She breaks d...

Ashnikko joins Nick Major for a wildly fun and unexpectedly heartfelt deep dive into Smooches, her bold new era filled with bunny-coded visuals, body-horror buck teeth, alter-egos, and the most personal music of her career. In this episode, Ashnikko opens up about:    •   The making of Smooches, her most autobiographical album yet    •   How Sunday Smooch became the mischievous lead character of t...

Days before his debut album There I Go dropped, rising country artist Vincent Mason sits down with Tamara Dhia to talk about the three-year journey behind the record and how heartbreak, hustle, and a John Mayer co-sign helped shape it. Mason opens up about writing his fastest-growing single “Damn I Do,” what he learned touring with Luke Bryan, and why playing the Grand Ole Opry still makes him ner...

Singer-songwriter Lily Lane joins Nick Major on Spout to talk about her bold new era and upcoming EP, Domesticated— a cheeky, soulful reflection on marriage, womanhood, and redefining what “happily ever after” really means. Lily opens up about the inspiration behind her latest singles “Don’t Stop,” “Crybaby,” and “Reciprocation,” and why her favorite unreleased track, “Amnesia,” might be her most...

Singer, songwriter, and guitar powerhouse Lindsay Ell opens up in this revealing episode of Spout. From touring the world with Shania Twain to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with John Mayer, Lindsay shares what it’s really like to play beside your heroes — and then realize you’ve become one yourself. She talks about walking away from Nashville’s country box to finally make the pop-rock music she’s...

Singer-songwriter Ellise joins Tamara Dhia to unpack the heartbreak, honesty, and Halloween energy behind her sophomore album Pretty Evil. From writing “Bite” in the middle of a toxic relationship to reclaiming her creative control after leaving a major label system, Ellise opens up about rediscovering her voice, the power of independence, and why darkness feels more natural than bubblegum pop. Sh...

On this episode of The Spout Podcast, host Tamara Dhia sits down with LANY — Jake and Paul — to talk about their sixth studio album, Soft. The band opens up about the record’s meaning, how Jake’s near-fatal car accident reshaped his outlook, and why holding onto your softness might be the hardest thing to do in a hard world. They unpack how Soft blends R&B roots, ‘90s nostalgia, and elevated music...

Content creator, actor, and Broadway hopeful Jess Val Ortiz joins Erik Zachary for a conversation that’s as funny as it is heartfelt. From viral sketches to real-life auditions for Wicked and Moulin Rouge, Jess opens up about her journey from musical theater student to digital powerhouse — and the grind behind chasing a Broadway dream. She talks about meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda (yes, it was just a...

Singer-songwriter Matteo Bocelli joins Spout to celebrate the release of his sophomore album Falling in Love—a project born out of late-night jam sessions, Tuscan wine, and real-life inspiration. Matteo opens up about writing heartfelt lyrics, collaborating with Ed Sheeran, performing with Will Smith, and even singing at Jeff Bezos’s wedding alongside a star-studded guest list. Host Tamara Dhia di...