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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Olivia Rodrigo
Prince
B-52s
Music
Amyl and the Sniffers
New Wave
Grammy Awards
Chaka Khan
Paramore
Talking Heads
St. Vincent
1970s Music Scene
Shaka Khan
Purple Rain
Stop Making Sense
Revolutionary Women In Music
Rupaul
Jealousy
Minneapolis

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 t... more

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Latest Episodes

Towa Bird on Joan Jett, Jimi Hendrix, & the lesbian renaissance. Towa and Kathleen talk about the pros and cons of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird," communicating without words, and your favorite heartthrob's favorite heartthrobs.

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“Prince. Period.” - Chaka Khan

Explore the origins of Prince’s iconic Cloud guitar, created by Dave Rusan for the Purple Rain movie and tour, now on display at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Rusan joins our VP of Curatorial Operations, Shelby Morriso... more

Chaka Khan on Joni Mitchell, Prince, & good music goddammitt. Chaka and Kathleen talk about the healing power of music, who is worthy to create jazz, and dining & dashing with songwriting greats.

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“[St. Vincent] is the smartest cookie out there.” - Olivia Rodrigo

Discover the stories behind St. Vincent’s guitar with our VP of Curatorial Operations, Shelby Morrison, on this week’s minisode. Hear about the female guitarists who shaped rock & ro... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Rusan
Owner of Rusan Guitar Works and maker of the iconic cloud guitar for Prince
Rusan Guitar Works
Episode: Into The Vault: Prince’s Guitar
Chaka Khan
Legendary singer and songwriter known for her impactful contributions to music across multiple genres.
Episode: Chaka Khan on Good Music Goddammit
Olivia Rodrigo
A young singer-songwriter known for her emotional and powerful lyrics.
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Episode: Olivia Rodrigo on Girl Jealousy
Amy Taylor
Vocalist of the band Amel and the Sniffers
Amel and the Sniffers
Episode: Welcome to Music Makes Us

Host

Kathleen Hanna
Lead singer of the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, and host of Music Makes Us.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Unlistenable

    Lasted 10 minutes before I had to turn it off. Let Amy speak and shut up about yourself!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kelleroon
    Australia2 months ago
  • This will be EPIC💪🏼⚡️🔥

    ♥️🎸🤘🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chickfactor
    United States2 months ago
  • Perfect host

    Super enjoyable !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    girlvile
    United States2 months ago
  • 🤘🤘🤘

    Kathleen Hanna is so charming and funny and she’s talking to the coolest musicians. Can’t wait to hear the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sparklep4nts
    United States2 months ago

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#184
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#162
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#168
Singapore/Music

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Chaka Khan on Good Music Goddammit
Q: Would you have any advice for a younger person who's thinking about giving up?
You can't deny your calling. What I'm doing, I was called to do by a power much greater than I.
Chaka Khan on Good Music Goddammit
Q: I'm wondering, how does making music heal you?
It heals me in every way. It's why I'm here. It's my calling.

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Conversations within an engaging series provide a unique look at the music industry through the lens of influential artists. The discussions center on topics such as the significance of particular artifacts from music history, personal empowerment through performance, and the impact of various genres on the evolution of modern music. Episodes feature interactions between prominent musicians, bridging generational gaps and discussing both creative expression and the cultural relevance of their work. Conversations are enriched by the host's vibrant personality, making them both humorous and deeply insightful, likely appealing to listeners interested in punk, rock, and the transformative power of music.

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