Season 3 of The Story Behind the Song continues with Russian-German DJ and producer Zedd! Zedd has achieved global fame for his innovative electronic dance music. Known for his distinctive fusion of progressive house, electro house, and dubstep, Zedd's tracks have resonated with audiences worldwide.

On this episode of The Story Behind the Song, Zedd shares the full story behind "Clarity" from its origin as a disgarded vocal from "Lost at Sea" written by Matthew Koma to how working with Lady Gaga helped him find time to work on his own album and then how he connected with Foxes for the vocal on the final recording. Then, Zedd goes on to talk about what led to his new album Telos (out now) and how working with Bea Miller led to not one but two songs, including the lead track of the album "Out of Time" and how he's found healthy balance between djing and partying as he's gotten older.

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To kick off Season 3 of The Story Behind the Song, The Cranberries’ drummer Fergal Lawler and CHVRCHES’ Iain Cook link up to talk about the Irish band's 1993 alternative rock classic "Linger," as well as Cook's recent remix of the tune. Listen to their insights.

Decades after its initial release, "Linger" remains one of the '90s' most beloved songs -- and for good reason. The lovesick, tender track perfectly captures the feeling of unreciprocated love, and it boasts a killer vocal hook to boot. On this episode of The Story Behind the Song, Lawler chats about the history and legacy of the iconic song.

Then, along with Iain Cook, the crew examines the CHVRCHES member's remix of "Linger" released earlier this year. The pair touch on how such a project came about, the process of reimagining the original, and the importance of preserving the haunting beauty of Dolores O'Riordan's vocals.

Listen to Cranberries' drummer Fergal Lawler and CHVRCHES' Iain Cook talk about "Linger." Then, make sure to follow The Story Behind the Song, and rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Fans can also check out the new TSBTS merch -- including a killer poster and jigsaw puzzle -- available now at the Consequence Shop or via the buy now buttons below!

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In this special encore episode of Roland Orsable from Tear for Fears tells the story behind his unexpected breakout hit Mad World from the duo's 1983 debut album, The Hurting.

In this special encore episode of The Story Behind the Song,, Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears tells the story behind his unexpected breakout hit, "Mad World," from the duo's 1983 debut album The Hurting.

Season 3 of The Story Behind the Song kicks off on September 9th just ahead of Consequence's Drum Week Spectacular the following week. Drum Week will feature the 100 greatest drummers of all time, exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names to ever sit behind a kit, and more – it's Consequence's celebration of the masters of rhythm!

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Get ready for another incredible season of the The Story Behind the Song starting September 9th. We’re continuing with our weekly format featuring a mix of brand-new episodes and classic favorites from the The Story Behind the Song vault.

Hear from legendary artists like The Cranberries, Ian Cook of CHVRCHES, Incubus, TKTK, The Church, Graham Nash, DEVO, and more as they share the stories behind their iconic hits. Tune in every week for new episodes.

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For the finale of The Story Behind the Song Season 2, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers reflects on one of the band's earliest songs -- "All These Things That I've Done." Listen to Flowers' insight into the tune.

Flowers chats about the song's spiritual meaning, explaining how it grapples with themes of guilt, faith, and forgiveness. Ultimately, it's the sonic representation of Flowers' struggle to balance his Mormon beliefs and his pursuit of rock 'n' roll. He then touches on the cut's influences, referencing bands like U2 and David bowie, and previews The Killers' upcoming Las Vegas residency (get tickets here).

Listen to Brandon Flowers dive into "All These Things that I've Done" and more on your favorite podcast platform. Make sure to follow The Story Behind the Song, and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to show your support for our series.

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Def Leppard's Joe Elliott goes deep into their hit "Pour Some Sugar on Me" on this episode of The Story Behind the Song.

In this special encore episode, Elliott reflects on the group's success, the meaning behind the band's name, Def Leppard's connection to Def Jam, and how "Pour Some Sugar on Me" accidentally became a strip club anthem.

Listen to Joe Elliot dive into "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and more on your favorite podcast platform. Make sure to follow The Story Behind the Song for all the fresh and archival episodes coming in Season 2, and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to show your support for our series.

Then, be sure to check out Drastic Symphonies, Def Leppard's collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as Def Leppard's new book, which you can order here.

Fans of The Story Behind the Song can also check out our new merch for Season 2! Available now at the Consequence Shop, we have a killer new poster (framed and unframed) and a jigsaw puzzle (1,000 piece or 252 piece) featuring an original illustration referencing all the songs and artists from the first three years of the podcast. Grab yours now.

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To say singer-songwriter Jewel has come a long way since her days performing in an Alaskan bar would be an incredible understatement. With hits like "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Hands," Jewel is an undeniable force in popular music. On this episode of The Story Behind the Song podcast, Jewel runs through her rise and dives into the two monumental hits that cemented her legacy.

The songwriter and poet chats about "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Hands," from her debut record Pieces of You and Spirit respectively, and how they related to her struggle-filled path to fame.

Jewel also touches on her activism, mental health advocacy, and work with organizations like InnerWorld and the Inspiring Children Foundation.

Listen to Jewel tell the story behind "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Hands." For more of Jewel, grab tickets to her 2024 tour, which features a run of dates with Melissa Etheridge. The artist also recently opened "The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel" at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Make sure to follow The Story Behind the Song for all the fresh and archival episodes coming in Season 2, and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to show your support for our series.

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Billy Idol emerged from the London punk scene in the '70s as frontman for Generation X. Venturing out on his own in the '80s, he became a global rockstar thanks to MTV and his edgy persona – all bleached blonde hair, defiance, and hits like "White Wedding" and "Dancing With Myself." To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the former, Idol joins The Story Behind the Song podcast to discuss the origins and legacy of "White Wedding."

Listen to Billy Idol himself dive into "White Wedding" and more on your favorite podcast platform. For the latest about Billy Idol check here.

Make sure to follow The Story Behind the Song for all the fresh and archival episodes coming in Season 2, and rate and review on Apple Podcasts to show your support for our series.

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