Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, The Smashing Pumpkins) & Opinions on Steve Lacy
Summary
Hosts review Steve Lacy’s third album, 0, praising its psychedelic indie-rock sound and candid lyrics. They then interview Melissa Auf der Maur, bassist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins, about her memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry. Auf der Maur discusses the turbulent 1990s music scene, her relationships with Courtney Love and Billy Corgan, and the impact of corporate greed on rock culture.
Topics discussed
Intro, Patreon, Goose Island, and Chicago voice messages
Review of Apollo 21's album '0' and his musical style
Melissa Auf der Maur joins Hole after Kurt Cobain's death
Sponsor: Quince clothing
Sponsor: Squarespace website builder
Melissa's empathy for Courtney Love and her background
Modern fans, generational impact, and the loss of the 90s scene
Corporate takeover, Celebrity Skin, and leaving Hole
Joining The Smashing Pumpkins and relationships with Corgan and Love
Advice to her younger self and staying true to oneself
Journalist parents and political awareness
Basilica Hudson, new books, and future music with Hole
Outro and Patreon thanks
Sponsor: Zocdoc and Citrovir
Listen ad-free on Castria