Podcasts by Bandsplainer
The podcast where we explain bands.
Further podcasts by Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town
Podcast on the topic Musik
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Lucinda Williams with Heaven Honey from 2020-05-06T05:05:53
Jordan Victoria (Heaven Honey) chats with host Olivia Ladd about the literary songwriting legacy of Americana trailblazer Lucinda Williams.
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Brandi Carlile with Lorie Liebig from 2020-02-25T14:53:30
Crowded Table: Host Olivia Ladd is joined by journalist Lorie Liebig to discuss the modern accomplishments of Brandi Carlile.
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Women in Country Music from 2020-01-27T05:15:19
Host Olivia Ladd presents a conglomeration of data studies, statistics and reporting to help listeners understand the severity of the imbalance Women in Country face.
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Patti Smith with Elena Franklin (Reality Something) from 2019-11-21T14:43:33
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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The Slits with Olivia Jean from 2019-10-16T13:00:06
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 p...
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10: Bikini Kill with Beth Cameron from 2019-05-15T13:34:23
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...
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9: Joy Division with Alex Fowler from 2019-04-24T05:01:11
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.
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8: Brian Jonestown Massacre with John Condit from 2019-02-15T05:01:31
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.
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7: Death Grips with John Connor Coulston from 2019-01-09T15:29:53
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.
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6: The Avett Brothers with Collin Fidler and Luke Adamson from 2018-11-21T14:48:56
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.
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5: Squeeze with Charlie Zaillian from 2018-10-01T10:54:44
Intro To New Wave: Nashville journalist Charlie Zaillian sits down with Olivia to discuss the weaving history of one of UK's finest, mostly unsung, pop bands.
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4: Animal Collective with Patty Greer from 2018-08-30T05:01:48
The Modern Day Grateful Dead: Patty Greer hops on Bandsplainer to talk about experimental indie pop pioneers Animal Collective.
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3: Black Flag with Zach Prosser from 2018-08-10T05:01:24
Origin Story: Zach Prosser (of Nashville band Z) and Olivia discuss prolific hardcore punk outfit Black Flag by tracing their origins within the SoCal scene, analyzing their political message and e...
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2: Pulp with Taylor Cole from 2018-07-26T05:01:28
For the People: Olivia sits down with Taylor Cole (of Tayls and Creature Comfort) to talk about Pulp's journey from experimental rockers to Brit-pop legends.
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1: Devo with Todd Campbell from 2018-07-18T05:01:15
De-Evolution Into Tomorrow: Todd Campbell joins Olivia to talk about the history of influential new wave pioneers DEVO, who were way ahead of their time.
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