Muses

This week, Chanty brings you the story of Carly Simon, based on her memoir "Boys In The Trees".

Carly grew up in a seemingly idyllic setting, with her family splitting their time between Greenwich Village and Martha's Vineyard and having Wednesday night sing-alongs around the piano. All was not as it seems, however, as the Simon family was one full of trauma and tragedy. Carly's upbringing inspired her songwriting that explores issues of love, crime, secrecy, vulnerability, monsters, beasts, love and longing.

In this episode, you'll also learn about some of Carly's muses (expected and unexpected!), steamy relationships (ahem, Cat Stevens!) and what exactly went on between her and Mick Jagger. We talk about her songwriting process, marriage to James Taylor and much more.

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In this weeks episode we had the immense pleasure of speaking with Kathy Iandoli about her incredible new book God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip Hop.

Kathy is a critically acclaimed journalist and author who has written for Vibe, Rolling Stone, Vice, Pitchfork, Playboy and many other publications. She has also held editorial positions at top hip hop websites such as All Hip Hop and BET. Kathy is an alumni in residence of music business at NYU and has appeared across the media, television, radio and panels discussing hip hop and gender.

We had a blast getting to know Kathy and learning about women's evolution in hip hop. God Save the Queens is available now where ever books are sold and we highly recommend picking up a copy!

You can follow Kathy on twitter & instagram @kath3000 & on her site https://kathyiandoli.contently.com/

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In this week's episode, we chat with Lydia Criss, author of the book, Sealed with a Kiss. Lydia is the first wife of Peter Criss of KISS, ever heard of them?

We had a great time chatting with Lydia about meeting Peter when he was Peter Criscuola, how their young love blossomed and being a part of the phenomenon that would become KISS. Lydia was there at the very beginning, supporting Peter while he pursued his dreams of rock and roll stardom. 

Lydia tells us about how Peter created the cat man character which was inspired by their pet cat which they shared together. Lydia’s memoir is also like a wonderful scrapbook, documenting home photos of their life, relationship as well as the band’s evolving look. What was it like hanging around with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley? It's all here!

We also discuss the part she played in the creation of the song “Beth”, what it was like to witness KISS become one of the biggest bands in the world, travel the world, rub shoulders with celebrities, lose herself in that relationship, and find herself once again. This is a story of young love, whirlwind romance, excess, rock and roll and a woman finding her own place in the world.

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This week we bring you our conversation with Simeon Hammond Dallas. Simeon is a singer/ songwriter and musician extraordinaire from Camden Town, London.

If Simeon's name or voice sound familiar, it might be because you recognize her from Muses' VERY FIRST EPISODE! You may also have had the good fortune to catch her busking around London, and if you have, consider yourself lucky. Simeon has travelled all over the world playing music, making friends and falling in love. She shares with us how she got started playing music, what getting around California without a car was like, and also discusses her project "Don't Date Boys, Read Books".

Simeon is on the verge of something huge and we are delighted to share our chat with her today. We will all be proud to say that we "knew her back when". Having said that, Simeon is already a huge success and we wanted to celebrate her accomplishments by sharing her story and her music with you, dear listeners. Simeon released her EP Manic Pixie Dreams this year and you can find it wherever you listen to your tunes.

You can find Simeon here https://www.simeonhammonddallas.com/

on Instagram @simeonhammonddallas

and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/683fCYg90AUTt5EjdqAitw?si=jeTd-oy0ThGcgFp8y7QqbA

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This week Lynx presents the story of French pop star Francoise Hardy. Adored by both the public and fellow artists (Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan were big admirers!) and with a career spanning close to 60 years (both onstage and screen), Francoise's talent and beauty had lead her to Muse status.

In 2008 Francoise published her incredibly honest and well written memoir The Despair of Monkeys and Other Trifles. In it she discusses both her career and her personal relationships including her unique 52 year long relationship to fellow French Icon Jacques Dutronc. Francoise's openness and honesty about the highs and lows of her personal affairs led to some introspection about what we are willing to give and take from our own relationships. We highly recommend you check out Francoise's book after listening to the episode!

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“Olivia really kicked ass. She is a beautiful person. His son, Dhani, is a beautiful kid, man. I’ve seen him recently. He is doing very well — very strong and inspired. Olivia had the hardest job in the world, because she loved George more than all of us, and she really took care of him and cleared the path in front of him, behind him, and inherited that crazy life, you know.“ - Tom Petty

Today’s episode is all about Olivia Harrison. Olivia Trinidad Arias met George Harrison after beginning a flirtation over the phone while she was working at his company A&M records. For George, the connection was immediate and would go on to last until the end of his life, and beyond. Olivia never meant to marry someone famous, let alone a Beatle, but her grounded nature and shared passion for meditation as well as a similar sense of humour to George made her a perfect match.

Tune in to hear all about this inspiring love story born out of a chaotic period in George’s personal life; a romance that turned into a divine union lasting far beyond the confines of this astral plane. Learn about the woman who inspired so many of George’s songs such as, Dark Sweet Lady and This is Love, and who was by his side while he tended to his many gardens and as he left this world.

Thank you to Andrea from Harrison Archive for providing such incredible quotes and resources for this episode. You can find her on Instagram @harrisonarchive Check out the other great books on George used for this episode, “George Harrison: Behind the Locked Door” by Graeme Tomson.

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She's the girl with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair. We couldn't be more excited to share our conversation with the always enchanting Michele Overman. Michele has had quite a life and shares with us many stories. From growing up in Greenwich Village, becoming a teen model and her relationships with pre-famous Rock Gods such as Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant. Michele also talks about her enduring friendships with other muses such as Pamela Des Barres, Catherine James and Patti D'Arbanville and how connecting with modern muses via social media and seeing the rock n roll tradition live on has been a joy to witness. Michele is just as beautiful inside as she is out and we were overjoyed to hear she is working on her own memoirs as well.

You can follow Michele on instagram at www.instagram.com/overmanmichele

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This week we focus on the Warhol Superstars featured in Lou Reed's classic song 'Walk on the Wild Side'. Holly Woodlawn, Candy Darling, Joe Dallesandro, Joe Campbell and Jackie Curtis served as inspiration to both Lou Reed, Andy Warhol and many others along the way. This incredibly fabulous array of trailblazers paved the way with their talent, passion and strength and we hope you find them all as inspiring as we do!

Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo!!

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Stardust is a magnificent creature who does it all. So who is Stardust? Perhaps the better question is, WHAT is Stardust?

Chanty first met Stardust at the Las Vegas Doll Con and was immediately enraptured by her beauty. Then, she heard her speak and thought, "I need to know more"!

Stardust is an artist, jewellery maker, story teller and writer based in Los Angeles. She has written and published works of fantasy, and has a magazine dedicated to music and muses called Starseed Magazine.

Today we talk about her most memorable concerts, her connection to Pamela Des Barres and the LA dolls, her jewelry line Twisted, by Stardust, her love and passion for Ozzy Osbourne, how music can save your life and the soul connection between us.

Shop Twisted by Stardust here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwistedByStardust

You can find Stardust online here

https://www.instagram.com/stardust.lady/

https://www.instagram.com/starseedmagazine/

https://www.instagram.com/_twistedbystardust_/

Find her book here: Dragon Soul https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Soul-Trilogy/dp/1521195668/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dragon%20soul%20stardust&qid=1563992003&s=gateway&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR3bQfyphHz_5NKWJ_HwcOx0SrXVhYMgBUxNGvo4t09At0hwYr40SzDGO5o

The Holy Wood Chronicles http://holywoodchronicles.blogspot.com/

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Chanty presents the story of Brigitte Bardot- Mega Muse, Sex Symbol and Animal Activist.

In this episode, you'll learn about why Bardot was considered the "European Marilyn Monroe", how she got discovered and which events lead to her shooting up to mega star status.

Using Barnet Singer's book "Brigitte Bardot: A Biography", Chanty recounts Brigitte's early years as a curious but lonely young girl who once thought of herself as ugly and unintelligent and who became a woman emulated by women around the world. According to Time Magazine "Not since the statue of liberty has a French girl lit such a fire in America", and to this day Brigitte remains a symbol of beauty, a friend to animals, a singer and an actor with more than 40 films to her credit.

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