A Music Podcast with Personality.
Hosted by singer/songwriter Troy Millette and Paul Varricchione of the “No Thought Required” and “Nights of the Round Table” podcasts, “Load-In Through the Back” is a music podcast with personality.
An interview show that emphasizes human connection and camaraderie with a focus on the art of touring, recording, and generally enjoying music.
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Season 04, Episode 10:
Howard Jones
Whoever said “things can only get better” clearly has never spent an afternoon chatting with New-Wave icon Howard Jones, our guest on Season 04, Episode 10 of “Load-In Through the Back.”
A pioneer of synth-driven rock music in the 1980s, Howard has enjoyed a 40-plus-year career on the back of hits such as “New Song,” “What Is Love?,” and “Things Can Only Get Better.”
His albums “Human’s Lib” and “Dream Into Action” have gone platinum twice over, and he continues to perform his music to ravenous listeners around the globe.
Howard joins us remotely to chat about longevity, Don Henley, narrative voice, and the irony of Ticketmaster fees.
Howard recently announced a slew of tour dates for 2026. Find more information at HowardJones.com or by following @HowardJonesOfficial on social media.
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