Music Makes Us
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?s new podcast Music Makes Us gives listeners a backstage pass to artist on artist conversations about the things artists *really* want to talk about - perfect lyrics, unforgettable shows, treasured artifacts, and more.
Season 1 is hosted by cultural icon Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and brings together revolutionary musicians for funny, unfiltered conversations that go deep on the music and influences that inspire their work - bridging artists of today with legends who came before, and celebrating the music that connects us all.
Co-produced by PRX?s Radiotopia and Talkhouse.
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Into the Vault: Kate Pierson of the B-52s? Wig & Dress
?We wanted to sound like the B-52s.? - Amy Taylor of Amyl and the Sniffers.
Dive deep into the history and sound of the B-52s with our VP of Curatorial Operations, Shelby Morrison, on this week?s minisode. Plus - hear about RuPaul?s first mainstream appearance, Georgia?s indie music history, and the flaming volcano drink where it all began.
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Amyl and the Sniffers on Chatting Our Tits Off
Amyl and the Sniffers on Cher, AC/DC, & chatting our tits off. Amy and Kathleen talk about releasing rage, the benefits of journaling, and pissing yourself when you sing.
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Into The Vault: Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads? Bass & Jumpsuit
Dive deep into the history of the Talking Heads and their groundbreaking concert film ?Stop Making Sense? with our VP of Curatorial Operations, Shelby Morrison. Plus - get a behind the scenes look at our revolutionary women exhibit, Jonathan Demme?s final project, and pop music?s best year ever.
Check out these stories and more at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: https://rockhall.com/ticketing/
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Hayley Williams on Being ?Iconic?
Hayley Williams on Talking Heads, The Cure, & being "iconic". Hayley and Kathleen discuss dreaming about Robert Smith, communing with the dead through punk music, and how to pronounce Lil Wayne.
This episode was recorded on March 8, 2025 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Welcome to Music Makes Us
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?s new podcast Music Makes Us gives listeners a backstage pass to artist on artist conversations about the things artists *really* want to talk about - perfect lyrics, unforgettable shows, treasured artifacts, and more.
Season 1 is hosted by cultural icon Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and brings together revolutionary musicians for funny, unfiltered conversations that go deep on the music and influences that inspire their work - bridging artists of today with legends who came before, and celebrating the music that connects us all.
Co-produced by PRX?s Radiotopia and Talkhouse.
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