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The Spark ParadeEach week, host Adam Unze talks to musicians, filmmakers, and other bold creators about the one film or album that changed everything for them. Author: Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews
Whats the one album or film that changed everything for you? On The Spark Parade, host Adam Unze sits down with actors, musicians and other cultural icons to explore the music and movies that ignited their creative journeys. Each episode is a deep dive into a single transformative work of art from cult classics to chart-topping albums and how it continues to shape their lives and careers.Youll hear from artists like Margaret Cho, Maya Hawke, Chris Gethard, Beth Ditto, Bob The Drag Queen, Ella Purnell, Phoenix's Thomas Mars and many more. If youre a fan of music, movies, and the people they inspire, this podcast is your backstage pass to the artistic spark that started it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Film Interviews, Music, Music Interviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites' Spark Is Bruce Sprinsteen's Nebraska
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
Award-winning songwriter and composer Jeremiah Fraites, co-founder of The Lumineers, joins Adam to explore the powerful impact of Bruce Springsteen’s minimalist masterpiece, Nebraska. Jeremiah reveals how Springsteen’s stripped-down storytelling and raw, lo-fi production inspired his own creative journey—from writing chart-topping hits with The Lumineers to scoring the feature film Deliver Me From Nowhere, which tells the story behind Nebraska’s creation.Discover how Nebraska’s themes of vulnerability, artistry, and blue-collar Americana resonate across generations of musicians and why Jerome believes this album changed the musical landscape forever. This candid conversation also delves into Jeremiah’s process composing for film (including The Long Walk), lessons learned from Springsteen’s risk-taking and the lasting influence of home-recorded innovation.What you’ll hear in this episode:How Nebraska transformed Jeremiah’s views on songwriting and vulnerabilityThe creative spark and intention behind scoring Deliver Me From NowhereThe continued influence of Nebraska’s lo-fi recording techniquesThe parallels between Springsteen’s career-defining risks and The Lumineers’ artistic choicesReflections on authenticity, musical legacy, and American storytellingAbout the Guest:Jeremiah Fraites is a Grammy-nominated composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known for his work with The Lumineers and acclaimed film scores including Deliver Me From Nowhere and The Long Walk.About Nebraska:Released in 1982, Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska is an influential, stripped-back album recorded solo on a four-track cassette recorder. Its stark, narrative-driven songs—and themes of isolation, honesty and hope—have earned it a place among the most celebrated works in rock history.The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.Follow us on social media:Instagram/Bluesky/TikTok: @sparkparadeSubscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you listen!For more info, visit: www.thesparkparade.comCopyright © 2025 The Spark Parade. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
