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Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town
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The podcast where we explain bands.

  1. 05/06/2020

    Lucinda Williams with Heaven Honey

    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. More from Heaven Honey: Listen on Bandcamp or Spotify. Twitter: @heavenhoneybutt Instagram: @heavenhoneybutt Facebook: /heavenhoneyband More from Bandsplainer: Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

    1h 33m

  2. 02/25/2020

    Brandi Carlile with Lorie Liebig

    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. Follow Lorie Liebig Twitter: @lorieliebig Instagram: @lorieliebig Official Site: lorieliebig.com More from Bandsplainer: Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

    55 min

  3. 01/27/2020

    Women in Country Music

    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. More from Bandsplainer: Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

    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. Find more on Elena Franklin’s band Reality Something below: Official Site: realitysomething.com Twitter: @realitysomethng Facebook: /realitysomething Instagram: @realitysomething and listen to them on Spotify, Apple Music or Bandcamp. More from Bandsplainer: Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

    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. Olivia Jean’s new album Night Owl is out now. Instagram: @oliviajeanmusic Twitter: @oliviajeanmusic Facebook: facebook.com/oliviajeanmusic Official Site: oliviajeanmusic.com More from Bandsplainer: Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

    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.. Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

    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. Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

    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. Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountry

    57 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
22 Ratings

About

The podcast where we explain bands.

Information

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