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Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town
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Bandsplainer

Host Olivia Ladd sits down with Nashville musicians, artists, scenesters and friends to talk about the history behind our favorite cult bands.

  1. 05/06/2020

    Lucinda Williams with Heaven Honey

    Jordan Victoria (Heaven Honey) chats with host Olivia Ladd about the literary songwriting legacy of Americana trailblazer Lucinda Williams.

    1h 33m

  2. 02/25/2020

    Brandi Carlile with Lorie Liebig

    Crowded Table: Host Olivia Ladd is joined by journalist Lorie Liebig to discuss the modern accomplishments of Brandi Carlile.

    55 min

  3. 01/27/2020

    Women in Country Music

    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.

    40 min

  4. 11/21/2019

    Patti Smith with Elena Franklin (Reality Something)

    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.

    1h 14m

  5. 10/16/2019

    The Slits with Olivia Jean

    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.

    55 min

  6. 05/15/2019

    10: Bikini Kill with Beth Cameron

    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.

    1h 15m

  7. 04/24/2019

    9: Joy Division with Alex Fowler

    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.

    1h 5m

  8. 02/15/2019

    8: Brian Jonestown Massacre with John Condit

    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.

    57 min
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
    out of 5
    23 Ratings

    About

    Host Olivia Ladd sits down with Nashville musicians, artists, scenesters and friends to talk about the history behind our favorite cult bands.

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    • Creator
      Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town
    • Years Active
      2018 - 2020
    • Episodes
      15
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      ©2021 We Own This Town
    • Show Website
      Bandsplainer

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