Zach Williams (The Lone Bellow): On Resilience, Bono, and the Brotherhood of What A Time To Be Alive

How does a band survive losing an entire album's worth of recordings to a smash-and-grab theft? In this high-fidelity session, Zach Williams, the powerhouse frontman of The Lone Bellow, joins Jamie to pull back the curtain on the most exhilarating—and testing—chapter of the band’s 15-year career. Ahead of their new album What A Time To Be Alive (releasing February 13th), Zach shares the raw truth behind the band’s resilience. We discuss the anatomy of their recovery after their hard drives were stolen on tour, and how the "Common Folk" community rallied to bring them back to life. In this episode, we explore: The 15-Year Brotherhood: How a decade and a half of shared life has transformed the founding trio and their touring ensemble into a singular, ecstatic sonic force. The Bono Encounter: A surreal breakfast with the U2 frontman and the creative spark it left behind. Creating from Loss: The mental and emotional shift required to return to the studio after a devastating theft. A New Era of Sound: The decision to record with the full touring band—including Julian Dorio and Tyler Geertsma—to capture the crackle and hum of their live energy. Islands in the Stream: Why their beloved live staple finally needed the studio treatment for this record. This is a conversation about more than just music; it’s an archive of what it means to be honest, brave, and present in a world of bittersweet beauty. Follow Jrodconcerts The Podcast for more in-depth sessions with the architects of the Nashville sound. __ Support The Show: Try Cheerios Protein! https://www.cheerios.com/shop-protein-bundle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices