Show Notes
Shinedown returns to the Spout Podcast for a backstage conversation with Tamara Dhia ahead of their next massive chapter.
Brent Smith and Zach Myers talk about the band’s upcoming eighth album, why “Safe and Sound” felt like the right way to launch this new era, and how “Searchlight” became another milestone moment for the band after hitting No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.
The conversation dives into Shinedown’s creative process, their refusal to stay trapped inside one genre, the emotional story behind “Searchlight,” and why songs like “Outlaw” feel like classic Shinedown fan service in the best possible way.
Brent and Zach also look ahead to the Dance, Kid, Dance Act Two World Tour, the band’s biggest production yet, with a two-hour-plus arena show, rotating deep cuts, international dates, and a year packed with surprises.
It’s a conversation about legacy, evolution, radio, rock, country influence, and why Shinedown still plays like a band with something to prove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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