Florence Welch discussing the New album "Everybody Scream" | Booker and Stryker

The Talented Florence Welch from Florence & The Machine talks about the inspiration behind her 6th studio album "Everybody Scream" and releasing it on Halloween. Chapters: 00:00 – The stage pull: why she always returns to live performance 00:12 – Welcome & flower banter (radio vibe) 00:40 – New album “Everybody Scream” drops on Halloween + making timeline 01:10 – Finishing songs vs endless tinkering (Aaron Dessner’s role) 02:09 – Studying witchcraft & esoteric research behind the album’s themes 03:22 – Medieval inspirations: choreomania, libraries, and magic history 03:46 – Why Halloween was a must for release date (stopping the tinkering) 04:05 – Early breakout memories vs the blur of sudden fame 05:02 – Awards, expectations, and perspective across records 05:31 – Social media: direct aesthetics vs anxiety—“get in and get out” 06:33 – Studio love vs release fear; performance as freedom 07:31 – Shy by nature, bold in ambition: reconciling opposites on stage 08:24 – Authentic connection without words: disappearing into the songs 08:32 – Favorite Halloween costume: Joan of Arc (full chainmail & sword) 09:24 – Tour talk: passports, “potentially” the U.S., and venue choices 10:07 – How routing works (she doesn’t pick the venues) 10:24 – Setting up the single: intro to “Everybody Scream” 10:52 – What she feels on stage: ecstasy, horror, and giving fans a place to scream 11:23 – Thank-yous & sign-off with Booker & Stryker (ALT 98.7) STAY CONNECTED!!! ► Listen Live: https://alt987fm.iheart.com/listen ► Facebook:   / alt987fm   ► Twitter:   / alt987fm   ► Instagram:   / alt987fm   #iHeartRadio