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Interviews focus on key moments of discovery, and the songs/artists that have soundtracked the guest's life. Hosted by journalist and radio presenter Jenny Eliscu (@jennylsq), these are laid-back but in-depth discussions about the journey to find their creative voice and process, and how it has evolved over their career. Episodes also occasionally feature clips from Eliscu's extensive archive, whi... more

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“I started writing poems and singing them over instrumental songs I’d made, and I realized that the melody was coming to me as I read them, and I was like, ‘Oh, there’s music in the words!,” says Alex Cameron, recalling how he first discovered his pr... more

Even during the past decade while he was busy with Stranger Things, Finn Wolfhard still has always found time to make music - whether with his teenage bands Calpurnia and The Aubreys, or more recently under his own name, starting with his 2025 album,... more

This spring, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien released a beautiful and soul-stirring album called Blue Morpho, and in this episode, he shares with great depth and candor what inspired the album, his approach to recording it, and the transformative self... more

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“Words were always my weapon,” says Genesis Owusu, talking about the love of creative writing he discovered as a child. “Also kind of ironically, conversation wasn’t always my weapon, so I always felt like the truest and rawest and most authentic of ... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Cameron
Australian singer-songwriter and guest on the episode
Self
Episode: Alex Cameron
Finn Wolfhard
Musician and actor featured on the episode
Music, acting
Episode: Finn Wolfhard
Ed O'Brien
Guitarist, Radiohead
Radiohead
Episode: Ed O'Brien - Radiohead
Genesis Owusu
Ghanaian-Australian musician, subject of the interview
Musician
Episode: Genesis Owusu
Mike Kinsella
Frontman of American Football, songwriter
American Football
Episode: American Football - Mike Kinsella
Móglaí Bap
Irish hip hop artist, Kneecap member
Kneecap
Episode: Kneecap
Mo Chara
Irish hip hop artist, Kneecap member
Kneecap
Episode: Kneecap
Arlo Parks
UK singer-songwriter
Arlo Parks
Episode: Arlo Parks
Lindsey Jordan
Musician, lead singer of Snail Mail
Snail Mail
Episode: Snail Mail - Lindsey Jordan

Host

Jenny Eliscu
Host and interviewer with a long-running, archive-rich approach to music conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 250 ratings
  • always enjoyable

    Jenny's knowledgable, relatable, and has great taste in bands. She gets cool musicians and elicits great, insightful content from them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aryder06
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent delivery and insight

    I appreciate Jenny’s soothing voice and experienced insight. Several years ago I filled out a survey from SXM about favorite hosts. I thought I had the name right but inadvertently given another female host’s name as having such a superb way about her. 🙄 Nonetheless ... I am glad to have this podcast available to hear more from her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elemennop
    United States5 years ago
  • Music lovers start listening!

    I’ve been following Jenny from Rolling Stone, Sirius XM and her podcast. Love the podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paperbrigade
    United States7 years ago
  • Let’s go

    Let’s get this money

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    milk-killer
    United States7 years ago
  • Jenny!

    I love everything about this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bland Mike
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's knowledge and rapport with guests.
Fans appreciate the warm, conversational interview style and access to archival clips.
Episodes are consistently insightful and deeply musical.

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Alex Cameron
Q: When you start writing a new lyric, how do you approach the process of getting lines and melodies to come together?
I let melodies and words accumulate separately—jotting down lines when they come and storing melodies until a fitting lyric emerges; often the best pairings happen when I'm not forcing them, and then I discover how a line fits a melody later, sometimes while doing everyday tasks.
Genesis Owusu
Q: How did your songwriting evolve from early writing to the jam-based process you described?
He started with simple beat-driven bedroom writing, then moved to real studio jams with bands, and finally to a structured jam-to-song approach where hooks and time-stamped ideas guide the final composition, enabling a sonic expression of his inner state.
Genesis Owusu
Q: When did the group of songs generally start to percolate, and what ideas did you have beforehand?
The album development began in 2024 with a clear sense of themes; prior albums were more fantastical, while this one is direct and theme-driven, focusing on unity and societal critique without metaphorical detours.
American Football - Mike Kinsella
Q: Tell me more about how it was more fun this time. What do you think contributed to that?
Mike explains that revisiting older sessions, opening up previously unfinished ideas, and adding new elements allowed for a freer, more playful creative process, reducing pressure and enabling experimentation.
Snail Mail - Lindsey Jordan
Q: What role did early fandom and artists play in shaping your craft?
She cites St. Vincent, Warpaint, Beach House, Lana Del Rey, Arcade Fire, and others as influential, and describes how Tumblr and other communities helped her discover and connect with music.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LSQ

What is LSQ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A laid-back, in-depth music interview series that centers on how artists discover and develop their creative voice. Conversations span artist origins, writing and recording processes, collaborations, touring, and the tension between artistry and the business side. Guests range from indie and alternative musicians to multi-hyphenate artists, with frequent emphasis on personal storytelling, sonic explorations, and the role of live performance in shaping a song or project. A standout through-line is the host's long-form, archive-rich approach that often reveals behind-the-scenes moments, inspirations, and practical insights for aspiring creators. The show tends to attract listeners who love deep dives into songcraft, artist evolution, and the ... more

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1. Alex Cameron
2. Finn Wolfhard
3. Ed O'Brien
4. Genesis Owusu
5. Mike Kinsella
6. Móglaí Bap
7. Mo Chara
8. Arlo Parks

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