Brittany Howard on the Simple Stuff

The Go-Go’s have been on a wild rock & roll ride – from being spit on at clubs in London to ruling the charts with a number one album, to getting inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. Tune in to this episode of Music Makes Us to hear about it all, as lead singer Belinda Carlisle and bassist Kathy Valentine talk to host Kathleen Hanna about the music that saved them, changed them, and made them.

Queen of Percussion, Sheila E., joins our host Kathleen Hanna at the Foster Theater at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio on this episode of Music Makes Us. Hear them talk about unexpected instruments, being the bossiest person in the room, investing in future musicians, and the one time Marvin Gaye got angry.Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-us 

On this episode of Music Makes Us, our host Kathleen Hanna chats with the indie pop duo Tegan & Sara about rock & roll resilience. Listen in as they talk about being two halves of the same person, how much you should toil while writing a song, and who they want to jam with at the Rock Hall Induction ceremony.Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-us 

Rebel girls unite! Liz Phair, Sleater-Kinney, and Kathleen Hanna team up on this episode of Music Makes Us to reminisce about making zines, playing at “Girl Night,” exchanging cassette tapes, and more. Listen to go behind the scenes of the alt-rock explosion of the 1990s with the women who were on the frontlines.Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-us 

On this episode of Music Makes Us, Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes chats with our host Kathleen Hanna about some of her favorite things – getting dirt under your nails in the garden, knowing your neighbors, Alabama, and (of course) music. Hear them dive into Freddie Mercury’s harmonies, honoring Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and the middle school concert that changed everything.  Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-us 

Can you imagine performing with Led Zeppelin, Yo-Yo Ma, and the Obamas in the audience? Hear about the time 2013 Inductee Ann Wilson of Heart did just that on this episode of Music Makes Us. Tune in as our host, Kathleen Hanna, chats with Ann about seeing Aretha Franklin live, warming up to Elton John, the real story behind her hit song “Barracuda,” and more.Shop the episode: https://shop.rockhall.com/pages/music-makes-us 

Music Makes Us is back for season 2! Host Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and an all-star lineup of guests share stories about going on tour, making art, and making noise — all the beautiful chaos that makes music matter.Coming up this season: Ann Wilson of Heart, Sheila E, Brittany Howard, Sleater-Kinney, Liz Phair, Tegan & Sara, and more.New episodes starting August 25, wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced by Radiotopia and Talkhouse for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

“Patti vibes.” - Shirley MansonLearn the crazy connection between Shirley Manson, Patti Smith, and Tina Weymouth as we explore the history of one artifact on this episode of Into The Vault. Come behind the scenes of our Revolutionary Women in Music exhibit with VP of Curatorial Operations Shelby Morrison as we learn about the godmother of punk.

Shirley Manson of Garbage on her adoration of Debbie Harry, Patti Smith & Siouxsie Sioux, staying one step ahead of the game, and being a “total original weirdo.”

“There’s no cage can fit me.” Kathleen Hanna and Joan Jett have many things in common – leading that list is they don’t give a damn. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame VP of Curatorial Operations Shelby Morrison explores the bond between Kathleen & Joan, the Riot Grrrl movement and that lunch-box-turned-safe we’ve heard so much about!