Weezer on New Album, “Shine Again,” and Viral “Go Away”

Step inside an epic conversation with Weezer as Rivers Cuomo and Brian Bell sit down with Booker & Stryker to talk about their brand‑new music, the upcoming “Weezer: The Gathering” tour, the newly released single “Shine Again,” and the unexpected viral rise of their old track “Go Away”. The band dives deep on: Recording their NEW album (still top secret 👀) How “Shine Again” came to life — written by Patrick Wilson Why fans sometimes know more Weezer trivia than the band The surprise resurgence of “Go Away” Their favorite underrated Weezer songs Stories from classic videos like Buddy Holly & Island in the Sun Behind‑the‑scenes moments with dangerous giraffes, Rick Rubin, and Ric Ocasek What touring with Silversun Pickups and The Shins means to them If you love Weezer, rock history, behind‑the‑scenes stories, or want to get hyped for the upcoming tour, this is the interview for you. 👉 New single: “Shine Again” is out now! 👉 Tour: Weezer — The Gathering (starting September) 👉 Drop your favorite underrated Weezer song in the comments! CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Giraffe Attack: Weezer Shares a Wild Video Shoot Moment 00:30 — New Tour, New Album & Sesame Street Memories 01:37 — Inside “Weezer: The Gathering” Tour & Initiation Week Events 02:55 — Weezer Trivia: Do Fans Know More Than the Band? 03:58 — Creating “Shine Again” — Story Behind the New Single 05:10 — Weezer’s Sound: Organic Recording & Rock‑Forward Energy 06:30 — Patrick Wilson’s Songwriting & Album Track Count Surprises 07:29 — How “Go Away” Became an Unexpected Viral Hit 10:00 — Weezer’s Most Underrated Songs (Deep Cuts Discussion) 14:00 — MTV, Music Videos & Iconic Moments from Buddy Holly to Island in the Sun 18:00 — Working with Ric Ocasek, Rick Rubin & Weezer’s Early Days 23:00 — Final Thoughts & Excitement for the New Tour + Album #Weezer #ShineAgain #GoAway #WeezerTheGathering #BookerAndStryker #RiversCuomo #BrianBell #NewWeezerAlbum #IndieRock #rockinterviews STAY CONNECTED!!! ► Listen Live: https://alt987fm.iheart.com/listen ► Facebook:   / alt987fm   ► Twitter:   / alt987fm   ► Instagram:   / alt987fm   #iHeartRadio