What's In My Bag? [The Podcast]

Josh Groban goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. The singer, songwriter & actor talks about some of the music that shaped him, from the Labyrinth soundtrack and "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" to Mel Tormé, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. Josh Groban's Cinematic , which pays tribute to iconic songs fr...

Eric André goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. The comedian and actor goes digging for '90s hip hop, library music, comedy albums, TV themes and film soundtracks, and recalls meeting filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky.  Eric André's musical project BLARF has released Film Scores for Films That Don’t Exist , which was inspired by iconic...

Jack Antonoff goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. The GRAMMY-winning producer, singer, songwriter, musician & Bleachers frontman talks about Saves the Day, Propagandhi, Nick Cave, getting in the van to play music at age 15, sampling spoken word, and the Kennedy assassination. Bleachers' fifth studio album everyone for ten minutes is...

CORTIS goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON & KEONHO share some of their favorite albums by Alice in Chains, Dominic Fike, Stevie Wonder, Oasis, Tyler, the Creator & much more! CORTIS' picks: • Alice in Chains - Jar of Flies (LP) • Dominic Fike - Sunburn (LP) • Future - MIXTAPE PLUTO (LP) • The L...

 Ben Gibbard and Nick Harmer from Death Cab For Cutie go record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. They talk about early influences from Bedhead and Built to Spill, Bill Callahan's earnest songwriting, two iconic soundtracks that epitomize the Pacific Northwest, and the juxtaposition of multiple lyrical viewpoints and narratives within rap groups....

Producer, singer, and songwriter Rostam goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. The multi-instrumentalist and founding member of Vampire Weekend takes us back to 1997 -- an exceptional year for music by The Verve, Radiohead, Daft Punk & more -- and talks about the importance of always keeping an open mind. Rostam's first new solo album...

Linda Perry, the acclaimed producer, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and 4 Non Blondes singer, goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. She shares some of the music that shaped her artistry -- from Mahalia Jackson and Sergio Mendes to Jesus Christ Superstar -- and recalls the moment she first saw Karen Carpenter playing drums. Linda Perry&apos...

Legendary hip hop group Digable Planets goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler, Mariana "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira, and Craig "Doodlebug" Irving talk about Fela Kuti, Cocteau Twins, '90s soul, horror movies, hip hop comics and much more. Digable Planets are celebrating the 30th anniversa...

Machine Girl goes record shopping at Amoeba San Francisco in this "What's In My Bag?" episode.  Given their genre-blending sound, it's no surprise that the electronic band has eclectic taste, spanning everything from '80s pop and Judas Priest to Madlib and John Zorn.  Machine Girl's Psycho Warrior (MG Ultra X) is available via Future Classic. Machine Girl's picks...

Douglas McCombs and John Herndon from post-rock band Tortoise go record shopping at Amoeba San Francisco in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. From Tom Verlaine, Silent Serpent, David Thomas of Pere Ubu, and Broadcast, it may seem like they only pick albums by dead musicians. But never fear, they talk about some living artists too! Touch , the first new Tortoise album since 2016, is...

Sam Beam of Iron & Wine goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. The singer-songwriter shares how Lindsey Buckingham's guitar picking and John Prine's songwriting helped shape his sound; talks about some of his favorite films, including La Strada & Paper Moon ; and reflects on the similarities between filmmaking and music-making...

Buck Meek, the singer, songwriter & Big Thief guitarist, goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. He talks about Steve Cropper's quintessential guitar sound, how Lucinda Williams uses repetition in her songwriting, and Milford Graves' study of the human heart impact on a drummer's rhythmic signature. Buck Meek's fourth sol...

FKA twigs goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. The English avant-pop singer, songwriter, producer, and dancer talks about Minnie Riperton's way of singing about love; Prince's ability to build a world incorporating music, fashion, and dancers; growing up on music that didn't have any rules, and finding her way in to darker indu...

Legendary filmmaker, writer, and cultural provocateur John Waters goes record shopping at Amoeba San Francisco in this "What's In My Bag?" episode.  He talks about some of the best bad girl groups, including The Shangri-Las and The Donnas, plus '70s New York punk rock, a critically-panned movie soundtrack & more. You can see John Waters live this April for his 80th birthday...

Maynard James Keenan of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. The musician, artist, writer, and vintner talks about some of the foundational artists in his life, from Ahmad Jamal and Joni Mitchell to DEVO and Minor Threat. Puscifer's first new album in over five years, Normal Isn't , is out now vi...

Peaches, the musician, producer, director & performance artist, goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. Drawn to all things drama, she talks about her love for Kate Bush and Diamanda Galás, her obsession with the film Tár , and the '70s horror/musical that helped shape her artistic world. No Lube So Rude, Peaches' first new album i...

Flying Lotus, the producer, DJ, filmmaker, rapper, and founder of Brainfeeder Records, explores the movie and book sections at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. FlyLo (aka Steve Ellison) shares some of his favorite childhood films, from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure to A Nightmare on Elm Street , and talks about how Steven Spielberg & John Williams helped spar...

 Eugene Hütz, the Ukrainian frontman for the New York City-based punk band Gogol Bordello, goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. He digs for New York hardcore, Greek rebetika, Einstürzende Neubauten, and an instrumental trio featuring former Fugazi members. Gogol Bordello's new album We Mean It, Man! is out now via Casa Gogol Records.  Go...

Platurn, a Bay Area DJ, producer & founder of the 45 Sessions, goes record shopping at Amoeba San Francisco in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. He digs for classic hip hop, soul, electronic & progressive rock records, and talks about the album that provided a spiritual moment for him as a producer. Platurn's album Through Storm & Grief is out now via Four Finger Di...

British producer, Cocteau Twins bassist, and Bella Union co-founder Simon Raymonde goes record shopping at Amoeba San Francisco in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. He tells stories about The Fall, Patti Smith, jazz pianist Lennie Tristano, composer Dimitri Tiomkin, and shares his love of flexi discs and reggae 7" singles. Simon Raymonde's memoir In One Ear: Cocteau Twins,...

California pop-punk band Joyce Manor goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode! The band digs through the crates for pop-punk classics, indie pop gems, folk-punk nostalgia and lots more. Joyce Manor's new album I Used To Go To This Bar is out January 30, 2026 via Epitaph Records. Joyce Manor's picks: The Sundays - Reading, Writing & A...

Indie rock singer/songwriter and social media personality Petey USA goes shopping for CDs at Amoeba Hollywood and talks about wanting to write songs like Isaac Brock from Modest Mouse, feeling immersed in the Wild West through Marty Robbins' Gunfighter Ballads , covering Alanis Morissette & more.  Petey USA's latest album The Yips is out now via Capitol. Petey USA's picks: Modes...

Nels Cline, the Wilco guitarist, composer & bandleader, goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talks about some of his favorite jazz musicians, including drummer Paul Motian and guitarist Jim Hall, and shares how the Minutemen changed his view of punk rock. Nels Cline's acclaimed 2016 Blue Note debut Lovers has been reissued to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. Nels Cline&ap...

Brazilian soul superstar Liniker goes record shopping at Amoeba Music in Hollywood and picks up albums by Fela Kuti, Steve Lacy, and Rosalía, and finally finds the LP she's been looking for at record stores around the world. Liniker's Latin GRAMMY-winning album Caju is available via Jazzybelle.  Liniker's picks: Solange - Sol-Angel And The Hadley St. Dreams (LP)  Fela Ransome Kuti a...

 Zac Farro, the Paramore founding member and drummer, goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood for Reggae, City Pop, Brazilian jazz & Nigerian funk, and talks about the lost art of the live album. Zac Farro's new solo album Operator is available via Congrats Records.  Zac Farro's picks: Keith Hudson - Playing It Cool (LP)  Dorothy Ashby - Dorothy's Harp (LP)  Neil Young - Royce...