Bandsplainer

2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten: Jordan Victoria (Heaven Honey) chats with host Olivia Ladd about the literary songwriting legacy of Americana trailblazer Lucinda Williams.

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Crowded Table: Music journalist Lorie Liebig joins Olivia to discuss the career of Brandi Carlile and her many projects, like The Highwomen, that turn words into action towards inclusion in country music.

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Off Balance: Host Olivia Ladd introduces a new episode format this week by diving into the problems that women in country music face, particularly in the realm of radio. She presents a conglomeration of data studies, statistics and reporting from recent years in one place to help listeners understand the severity of the imbalance these artists face.

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Devotion: Elena Franklin (Reality Something) joins Olivia to discuss Patti Smith’s status as the godmother of punk rock and the legacy of her writing.

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Punky Reggae Party: Olivia Jean guests on the podcast to examine the history of prototypical British punk group The Slits, who incorporated world music and feminism into a budding genre and set a precedent for many artists who came after.

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Girls to the Front: Beth Cameron (Forget Cassettes, Black Bra) sits down for a deep dive discussion about the work of prolific riot grrl band Bikini Kill and the personal meaning within their songs to women in punk rock..

Dying Star: Alex Fowler (Drama Club, Dream Girl Records) and Olivia tell the story of the quick rise and fall of Joy Division, who laid groundwork for post-punk and goth rock.

What a Trip: John Condit (The Inscape, Lilly Hiatt) and Olivia talk about one of psychedelic’s most genre expansive, infamous and maniacally creative bands, The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

The Powers That Be: Nashville journalist John Connor Coulston comes on the podcast to delve into the mystery behind experimental hip-hop/metal group Death Grips.

From the Heart: Collin Fidler and Luke Adamson join Olivia to wax nostalgic and discuss the evolution of one of Americana’s most impassioned bands.