Rob Thomas: Behind The Mic

Supporting Dua Lipa for the U.S. dates of her Radical Optimism tour, singer-songwriter CIL stops by The Mix Studio! Jenny V and her discuss Chicago culture, where her love for R&B originated, and is there actually a man living in the bean?... CIL also shares advice she received from Stevie Nicks after opening for her tour. This interview is not one to miss!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenny V, co-host of The Mix New Music Club, and Nikki from The Morning Mix caught up with Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty to talk all things new music, with his upcoming solo album "All Night Days" set for release on Sept. 5, 2025. Hear more about the inspiration behind the album on this episode of The Mix New Music Club Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joey Valence & Brae join us before their Lollapalooza performance and we learn all about how the two came together, including each other’s first impressions and college beginnings. The duo discuss their upcoming album, Hyper Youth, how their music ended up in Cobra Kai, and we get to learn about their unfortunate history with Korean corn dogs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daya joins after her surprise Lollapalooza appearance with Gryffin to talk about her big comeback and upcoming projects. We dive into her love for performing at festivals, Doechii, and even Spirited Away.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a late-night Lolla after show with Ashe, Finneas shares how a casual text turned into a full-blown band and a new record dropping September 19. Inspired by classic groups with shared lead vocals, he reflects on making music as a duo, high school band memories, and a fire mid-gig in Singapore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Flowerovlove joins us fresh off the Lolla stage after literally popping out of a handbag. She talks about writing music since age six, debuting an unreleased track called I Know I’m Your First, and living for the plot. From boat tours to outfit malfunctions, she’s all about turning moments into stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

KATSEYE joins us before their self-described energetic and “proper” Lollapalooza performance to discuss all things girl groups. We learn about their misconceptions, niche senses of humor, and how they were able to overcome their cultural differences alongside rapid fire questions about each member. On top of that, we discover their strongest Chicago desire: deep dish pizza.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Isabel LaRosa joins us freshly off the stage to discuss returning to Lollapalooza 2 years later, performance anxiety, and festival fits. Prepping for her upcoming She goes over working with her brother, her upcoming projects, and even dealing with high notes and voice cracks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off her Lolla debut, we chat with Cassandra Coleman about the thrill of seeing the crowd grow and embracing every moment on stage. Her new song explores change, self-forgiveness, and moving forward with confidence. She opens up about finding inspiration mid-flight, conquering her fear of rejection, and her plans to bike around Chicago to eat deep dish.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People R Ugly joins us to discuss their upcoming Lollapalooza performance and what to expect, including their matching green outfits and a surprise guest. We learn about how the band was formed through Instagram DM’s, what they’re doing to prepare for Lollapalooza, and the unfortunate time they used a microphone cord as a jump rope (rumored to happen again).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.