Ahead of his sold-out show the following night with immersive series Reflections, we're honored to present Daniel Lanois in conversation and performance with Justin Richmond, host of Broken Record, for an intimate evening of sound and storytelling. This event is in partnership with On Air Fest, Reflections, iHeartPodcasts and Pushkin Industries.

ABOUT DANIEL LANOIS
Daniel Lanois is a legendary producer, singer, pedal steel guitarist, and visionary sound designer, born in Quebec, Canada, now based in Los Angeles. With his production partner Brian Eno, Lanois made a series of timeless records that practically define the ambient genre. 1982’s Ambient 4: On Land. 1983’s Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks. 1984’s The Pearl. Each one evokes a sense of weightlessness and gentle abstraction, bringing to the foreground a series of ethereal, yet visceral, landscapes. Further albums with Jon Hassell, Harold Budd, U2, Bob Dylan, and Peter Gabriel further expanded the idea of studio-as-instrument, making every part of the production an integral component of the overall texture, and striking the perfect balance between avant-garde experimentation and straightforward pleasure. His first major pop production effort was on U2's The Unforgettable Fire (1984). His work attracted the attention of Peter Gabriel, who hired Lanois to produce the album So (1986). Combined with the commercial success of So, Lanois's work on U2's The Joshua Tree (1987) and Achtung Baby (1991) made him the most sought-after producer in rock music. Yet Lanois is a songwriter, and his solo work mines the spiritual expanse of his lived experience. With his gliding pedal steel guitar, his albums explore grassroots music, French impressionism, electronic soundscapes, dub, Mexican ballads, gospel… in other words, a world of depth and emotion, crystallized in song and sound.

ABOUT JUSTIN RICHMOND
Justin Richmond is producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record with writer Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times editor Bruce Headlam, and music producer—and Def Jam co-founder—Rick Rubin. Justin was a producer for NPR’s flagship program Morning Edition and its accompanying podcast, Up First, before becoming an arts reporter for NPR. He began his career as an intern for The Tavis Smiley Show and Smiley & West. Justin has a B.A. in philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree from the Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.

ABOUT BROKEN RECORD
Broken Record is a music podcast hosted by Justin Richmond with interviews by producer Rick Rubin, writer Malcolm Gladwell, and former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam. It's liner notes for the digital age.

ABOUT ON AIR FEST
On Air Fest is the premier festival for sound and storytelling, uplifting the creators and organizations shaping our world. Centering culture, creativity and media innovation, podcasts are elevated into an art form and expanded through voice, visuals and multi-sensory experiences. For eight years –in Brooklyn & LA– artists, storytellers and media leaders have come to be challenged, inspired and be a part of what’s next. Created and produced by work x work.

ABOUT REFLECTIONS
Reflections is an immersive event series for sound, light, and space. It’s a place to be. A space to dream. Each night pairs a legend of new age and ambient music with cinematic visuals, uniting sound, light, and sacred architecture for a uniquely visceral experience. Founded in 2023 by Bob Maynard and Brandon Shotwell.
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ABOUT IHEART PODCASTS
iHeartPodcasts is where the largest audience in audio meets the most creative talent, with more hit shows in more categories than any other podcaster.

ABOUT PUSHKIN INDUSTRIES
Pushkin Industries is an audio production company that was started with a few simple precepts. Put artists and creators first. Produce work that we believe in. And, have fun. Co-founded by Jacob Weisberg and Malcolm Gladwell in 2018, our talented team is dedicated to producing audio in any format that challenges listeners, encourages their curiosity, and inspires joy.