Adele – "There's something about Brittany [Howard] that puts fire in my soul – she’s so fucking full of soul, overflowing, dripping, that I almost can’t handle it."
Tonight's guest has some major, major fans: Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, Fred again..., Chris Martin. The list could go on. Yet, the former Alabama Shakes frontwomen - and x5 Grammy Award winner - is totally grounded. Not to mention a total blast to hang out with.
She spoke to Greg Cochrane from her home in Nashville, where they were joined by her two dogs Wanda and Willie. They spoke about Brittany's love of angling, meditation and ignoring her smartphone; how she's humbled by the admiration from her musician peers; Brittany's love of the her local LGBTQ+ community; whether Alabama Shakes could ever re-unite.
Plus, she shares what must be one of THE great stories about playing a show at Prince's legendary home and studio, Paisley Park.
Recorded in January 2024. Find video clips of the chat on Tiktok and Instagram, @Midnightchatspod.
And if you picked up Brittany in a convertible car late one night in Madrid - let us know!
Further links:
Kissydollsusadirect.com
Brittany's second solo album What Now, was released in February 2024.
Watch the lyric video for 'Prove It To You'
Episode shout outs:
Interview by Greg Cochrane
Editing by Stuart Stubbs
Mix and mastered by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior
Videos by Robbie Hamilton
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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