On this episode we speak with our Producer of the Year - though recently he could have been the producer of almost every Year - Jack Antonoff. He discusses being behind the boards for Sabrina Carpenter’s breakout album Short ’n Sweet, how to treat a voice as perfect as Taylor Swift’s, and what his trademark tape effects add to songs. One programming note, Antonoff declined repeated requests to discuss his work with Kendrick Lamar, and portions related to that part of the conversation have been edited out.

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On this episode, we present our Composers of the Year - Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Reznor and Ross previously received this accolade in 2020, but, in the years that have followed, their soundtrack work for film and television has only gotten more exciting. In 2024, they delivered two stunning scores for the movies Queer and Challengers, while also contributing music to The Bear and The Franchise. In this in-depth conversation with Senior Entertainment Editor Liz Shannon Miller, Reznor and Ross explore the challenges they faced with this year's projects — and how the line between their composing work and Nine Inch Nails might get blurry in the future. In addition, please also enjoy Liz's interview with producer Boys Noize, who took Reznor and Ross's score for Challengers and transformed it into one of the year's most addictive albums.

Listen to the full episode now, and read the full Composers of the Year cover story on Consequence. Check out all of Consequence's 2024 Annual Report coverage for all our lists, interviews, accolades, and more.

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In this episode, we present our film performer of the year, Timothée Chalamet. In this interview with Senior Entertainment Editor Liz Shannon Miller, the Dune and Wonka star talks about taking on one of the most challenging roles of his career for A Complete Unknown, which required him to learn the guitar and sing like Bob Dylan — and more importantly, figure out how to embody one of music's most mysterious icons. As a bonus, we're also happy to share Liz's conversation with Chalamet's co-star Edward Norton, who reflected not just on working with Chalamet, but the unknowability of someone like Dylan, and why that made A Complete Unknown the perfect title for the film. 

Listen to the full episode now, and read the full Film Performer of the Year cover story on Consequence. Check out all of Consequence's 2024 Annual Report coverage for all our lists, interviews, accolades, and more.

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On this episode, we are celebrating the Festival of the Year: The Newport Folk Festival. The timing is perfect with this being Newport Folk's 65th anniversary and Newport Jazz Festival's 70th! Consequence is marking the legacy of both events with an in-depth retrospective cover story, featuring interviews with Joan Baez, Brittany Howard, Nathaniel Rateliff, Samara Joy, and more artists who are part of the festival's story (check it out on Consequence.net). And what better way to show you the spirit of the festival than this live conversation recorded at Newport with editorial director Ben Kay, and the Executive Producer of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, Jay Sweet.

Listen to the full episode now, and check out all of Consequence's 2024 Annual Report coverage for all our lists, interviews, accolades, and more.

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Check out all of Consequence's 2024 Annual Report coverage for tons more lists, interviews, and accolades.

On this episode, we speak with Heavy Band of the Year Judas Priest who have been firing at all cylinders, still touring after 50 years in the business, and dropping their new album Invincible Shield. In candid and heartfelt conversation Judas Priest’s Rob Halford speaks with Managing Editor of Heavy Consequence Spencer Kaufman to discuss the band's incredible journey, Grammy nomination, and what the future holds. After listening, read the full Producer of the Year feature at Consequence.net. And, don’t forget to check out all of Consequence’s Annual Report coverage. Enjoy

Listen to the full episode now, and check out all of Consequence's 2024 Annual Report coverage for all our lists, interviews, accolades, and more.

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Check out all of Consequence's 2024 Annual Report coverage for tons more lists, interviews, and accolades.

On this episode, we present our Comedian of the Year - the one only Niki Glaser. Glaser has long been a stand-up star, but had a particularly massive 2024. Her stand-up special, Someday You'll Die, received Emmy and Grammy nominations, she killed at the Roast of Tom Brady, she released her debut pop single, and she was named the host of the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. In a funny and insightful conversation with Editorial Coordinator Jonah Krueger, Glasser reflects on all this, the election, and more.

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On this episode, we present our full Filmmaker of the Year interview with writer-director Jane Schoenbrun. After debuting with the festival darling We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, Schoenbrun has wowed us again with the A24 release I Saw the TV Glow (which topped our list of the Best Films of 2024!). In this conversation, Schoenbrun speaks with journalist and author of Glitter Up the Dark: How Pop Music Broke the Binary Sasha Geffen about the journey of making I Saw the TV Glow, coming into the spotlight as director, and more.

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On this episode, Senior Entertainment Editor Liz Shannon Miller speaks with Anna Sawai, our TV Performer of the Year. They discuss her Emmy-winning performance as Lady Mariko in the 2024 FX series Shōgun, her latest projects, and more.

Listen to the full episode now, and check out all of Consequence's 2024 Annual Report coverage for all our lists, interviews, accolades, and more.

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To kick us off, Editorial Director Ben Kaye is joined by Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa and Editorial Coordinator Jonah Krueger to discuss the 50 Best Albums of 2024 (see the full list on Consequence.net!). They dive into the mechanics of list making, their personal favorites, and their thoughts on everyone from Charli XCX to Beyoncé to Jack White.

Listen to the full episode now, and check out all of Consequence's 2024 Annual Report coverage for all our lists, interviews, accolades, and more.

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