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.…

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: bandsplai…

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…

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 o…

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: f…

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…

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: @wokecountryBy Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town

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: @wokecountryBy Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town

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. Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountryBy Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town

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. Official Site: bandsplainer.show Bandsplainer on Twitter: @bandsplainer Olivia Ladd on Twitter: @wokecountryBy Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town

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.By Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town

The Modern Day Grateful Dead: Patty Greer hops on Bandsplainer to talk about experimental indie pop pioneers Animal Collective.By Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town

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 examining the zine and art culture surrounding the band.By Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town

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.By Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town

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.By Olivia Ladd / We Own This Town